F90 M5 Digital Climate Control, Retrofitted into F97 X3M Comp.

dazzapb · 05-23-2020, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Turbo0823

Try the link below. Seems like you are trying to change plates? There are small clips all around. It's a bitch to remove but you need a very small mini plastic flathead crowbar like in the link I sent u and loosen the little tabs around the units one by one. Takes time and effort and some force. I don't think you will be able to not cause a little damage to the tabs so just be aware of that. I broke 2 out of the rest of them, but it didn't affect it.

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/g...sor/1Vnbfde0hk

Thanks!

It's actually step 1 I am struggling with I don't have that tool do you need it?

Turbo1204 · 05-23-2020, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dazzapb

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Originally Posted by Turbo0823

Try the link below. Seems like you are trying to change plates? There are small clips all around. It's a bitch to remove but you need a very small mini plastic flathead crowbar like in the link I sent u and loosen the little tabs around the units one by one. Takes time and effort and some force. I don't think you will be able to not cause a little damage to the tabs so just be aware of that. I broke 2 out of the rest of them, but it didn't affect it.

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/g...sor/1Vnbfde0hk

Thanks!

It's actually step 1 I am struggling with I don't have that tool do you need it?

100 percent my friend. go to a local auto shop or order from amazon. This tool is essential for many DIY car projects.

dazzapb · 05-23-2020, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Turbo0823

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Originally Posted by dazzapb

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Originally Posted by Turbo0823

Try the link below. Seems like you are trying to change plates? There are small clips all around. It's a bitch to remove but you need a very small mini plastic flathead crowbar like in the link I sent u and loosen the little tabs around the units one by one. Takes time and effort and some force. I don't think you will be able to not cause a little damage to the tabs so just be aware of that. I broke 2 out of the rest of them, but it didn't affect it.

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/g...sor/1Vnbfde0hk

Thanks!

It's actually step 1 I am struggling with I don't have that tool do you need it?

100 percent my friend. go to a local auto shop or order from amazon. This tool is essential for many DIY car projects.

Thanks man you think this would be ok?

https://www.halfords.com/tools/fuses...et-333161.html

Turbo1204 · 05-23-2020, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by dazzapb

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Originally Posted by Turbo0823

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Originally Posted by dazzapb

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Originally Posted by Turbo0823

Try the link below. Seems like you are trying to change plates? There are small clips all around. It's a bitch to remove but you need a very small mini plastic flathead crowbar like in the link I sent u and loosen the little tabs around the units one by one. Takes time and effort and some force. I don't think you will be able to not cause a little damage to the tabs so just be aware of that. I broke 2 out of the rest of them, but it didn't affect it.

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/g...sor/1Vnbfde0hk

Thanks!

It's actually step 1 I am struggling with I don't have that tool do you need it?

100 percent my friend. go to a local auto shop or order from amazon. This tool is essential for many DIY car projects.

Thanks man you think this would be ok?

https://www.halfords.com/tools/fuses...et-333161.html

Seems like a nice set to it own. Go for it.

2kaccordocoupe · 05-23-2020, 07:45 AM

The trim tools can be picked up cheap at harbor freight in the states or princess auto here in Canada. Useful for all sorts of odd jobs, not just for cars.

dazzapb · 05-23-2020, 09:42 AM

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Hi Guys,

Just thought I’d share my 2 pence (especially for the UK lot).

So I pulled the trigger on this about 5 weeks ago. Took an absolute gamble as there are lots of different part numbers and no fitting guides. So I ended up buying the part number 6993492 from eBay. I paid £95 all in and it arrived 2 weeks later in mint condition.

As there was no fitting guide, I had to wing it. The way I fit it was to fit a trim tool under the current X4MC climate control panel. There are 4 metal tabs that you need to pry out (look like little poles - 2 on the left and 2 on the right). That will release the climate control panel. Behind that, there are 2 plugs - one for the audio control and the other for the climate control. Simply disconnect those and plug them into the new climate control panel. Then pop it back in and job done. (Side note: I didn’t take any parts from the old panel and put it on the new panel. Just unplugged and replugged the two connectors).

In terms of the ventilated seat option, I don’t have that option in my X4MC. The panel I bought had that as a touch button that did nothing, however, within about 5 mins of turning the car on, the ventilated seat button just disappeared, which I was over the moon about. Not sure about what people mean about the Menu button being the Max AC button. There is a dedicated menu button that is displayed on the touch screen panel (which opens the climate control menu on the idrive screen), and the Max AC button works as the Max AC button.

Two slight downsides to it though. Firstly, for UK owners, you will have to use the fan control on the passenger side to adjust the fan control for both driver and passenger (since there is only one fan). The driver’s side fan control doesn’t do anything. The second is that there is no haptic feedback (so you don’t know if you’ve actually pressed a button without looking at the panel to confirm). Both definitely not an issue for me, and it’s a very minor trade off to have for an amazing interior upgrade.

Highly recommended to make the interior look (even) nicer!

Will this work on a green x4 20d g?

Hey man the f97 is the g plaform as per the 5 and 7 this part was stolen from so I would say yes

Can you post a pic of existing?

dazzapb · 05-23-2020, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Turbo0823

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Originally Posted by dazzapb

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Originally Posted by Turbo0823

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Originally Posted by dazzapb

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Originally Posted by Turbo0823

Try the link below. Seems like you are trying to change plates? There are small clips all around. It's a bitch to remove but you need a very small mini plastic flathead crowbar like in the link I sent u and loosen the little tabs around the units one by one. Takes time and effort and some force. I don't think you will be able to not cause a little damage to the tabs so just be aware of that. I broke 2 out of the rest of them, but it didn't affect it.

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/g...sor/1Vnbfde0hk

Thanks!

It's actually step 1 I am struggling with I don't have that tool do you need it?

100 percent my friend. go to a local auto shop or order from amazon. This tool is essential for many DIY car projects.

Thanks man you think this would be ok?

https://www.halfords.com/tools/fuses...et-333161.html

Seems like a nice set to it own. Go for it.

Got it out all good! Should be done soon.

Btw did you have a couple of tiny springs pop out. I did not sure where they go

Turbo1204 · 05-23-2020, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by dazzapb

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Originally Posted by Turbo0823

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Originally Posted by dazzapb

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Originally Posted by Turbo0823

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Originally Posted by dazzapb

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Originally Posted by Turbo0823

Try the link below. Seems like you are trying to change plates? There are small clips all around. It's a bitch to remove but you need a very small mini plastic flathead crowbar like in the link I sent u and loosen the little tabs around the units one by one. Takes time and effort and some force. I don't think you will be able to not cause a little damage to the tabs so just be aware of that. I broke 2 out of the rest of them, but it didn't affect it.

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/g...sor/1Vnbfde0hk

Thanks!

It's actually step 1 I am struggling with I don't have that tool do you need it?

100 percent my friend. go to a local auto shop or order from amazon. This tool is essential for many DIY car projects.

Thanks man you think this would be ok?

https://www.halfords.com/tools/fuses...et-333161.html

Seems like a nice set to it own. Go for it.

Got it out all good! Should be done soon.

Btw did you have a couple of tiny springs pop out. I did not sure where they go

Lol forget them Bc I tossed mine. Not sure if it made difference for me. I found them after install. There was no way I was going to remove it again for the springs.

dazzapb · 05-23-2020, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Turbo0823

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Originally Posted by dazzapb

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Originally Posted by Turbo0823

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Originally Posted by dazzapb

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Originally Posted by Turbo0823

Try the link below. Seems like you are trying to change plates? There are small clips all around. It's a bitch to remove but you need a very small mini plastic flathead crowbar like in the link I sent u and loosen the little tabs around the units one by one. Takes time and effort and some force. I don't think you will be able to not cause a little damage to the tabs so just be aware of that. I broke 2 out of the rest of them, but it didn't affect it.

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/g...sor/1Vnbfde0hk

Thanks!

It's actually step 1 I am struggling with I don't have that tool do you need it?

100 percent my friend. go to a local auto shop or order from amazon. This tool is essential for many DIY car projects.

Thanks man you think this would be ok?

https://www.halfords.com/tools/fuses...et-333161.html

Seems like a nice set to it own. Go for it.

Got it out all good! Should be done soon.

Btw did you have a couple of tiny springs pop out. I did not sure where they go

Lol forget them Bc I tossed mine. Not sure if it made difference for me. I found them after install. There was no way I was going to remove it again for the springs.

Thanks man! (and to all here too) we are done

Managed to place inside my fascia

Very happy with the result should be stock for a car of this Calibre.

I think I went overboard with the tool trim. but it was the only set in stock. Professional set I gather

Turbo1204 · 05-23-2020, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dazzapb

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Originally Posted by Turbo0823

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Originally Posted by dazzapb

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Originally Posted by Turbo0823

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Originally Posted by dazzapb

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Originally Posted by Turbo0823

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Originally Posted by dazzapb

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Originally Posted by Turbo0823

Try the link below. Seems like you are trying to change plates? There are small clips all around. It's a bitch to remove but you need a very small mini plastic flathead crowbar like in the link I sent u and loosen the little tabs around the units one by one. Takes time and effort and some force. I don't think you will be able to not cause a little damage to the tabs so just be aware of that. I broke 2 out of the rest of them, but it didn't affect it.

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/g...sor/1Vnbfde0hk

Thanks!

It's actually step 1 I am struggling with I don't have that tool do you need it?

100 percent my friend. go to a local auto shop or order from amazon. This tool is essential for many DIY car projects.

Thanks man you think this would be ok?

https://www.halfords.com/tools/fuses...et-333161.html

Seems like a nice set to it own. Go for it.

Got it out all good! Should be done soon.

Btw did you have a couple of tiny springs pop out. I did not sure where they go

Lol forget them Bc I tossed mine. Not sure if it made difference for me. I found them after install. There was no way I was going to remove it again for the springs.

Thanks man! (and to all here too) we are done

Managed to place inside my fascia

Very happy with the result should be stock for a car of this Calibre.

I think I went overboard with the tool trim. but it was the only set in stock. Professional set I gather

Looks mega. Jealous of your set. Trust me it will come in handy more than you think.

dazzapb · 06-03-2020, 04:41 PM

Bit gutted my screen seems cracked but it's only noticeable from an angle and when it's low light.

It's been sunny every day for ages so either I didn't notice and it happened perhaps on transit.

As it's there's it's bugging me

You can't really see it during day straight on.

negative · 07-19-2020, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Bustedstuff210

Just did the same mod but a little bit different. I bought the unit from a 2017 7 series with the silver buttons. I initially thought it would be plug and play like the rest but the mounting points and face plate were slightly different so I had to remove both the upper CD slot and climate controls from the 7 series face plate and snap them into the stock faceplate. Very happy with how it looks with the silver buttons.

So if i buy the G11 7 Series touch climate controller, it fits to bmw g30 ? Because, back side connectors are different when i look. If we split the climate controller from frame, connectors looks different still. I confused.

I have G30 and i would like to upgrade my climate controller to touch /with chrome (like g11)

Toodalu · 07-23-2020, 09:48 AM

I did this modification a few months ago. Someone asked me if the Gesture controls still work, I didn't think anything of it.. Needless to say, it didn't work.. I asked my coding guy if this is something that can be coded back, he assumes it's possible. Anyone else run into this issue and resolve it with coding? I have a 2019 X3 M40i, fully optioned out with cooled seats. The unit I installed had the cooled seats on the display.

jmh · 07-23-2020, 10:35 AM

I can confirm that gesture control is still working for me (and all other functions) after I installed a unit with ceramic controls for a F90 platform

nisam · 08-08-2020, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jmh

I can confirm that gesture control is still working for me (and all other functions) after I installed a unit with ceramic controls for a F90 platform

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Originally Posted by jmh

I can confirm that gesture control is still working for me (and all other functions) after I installed a unit with ceramic controls for a F90 platform

Same here

negative · 08-19-2020, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jmh

I can confirm that gesture control is still working for me (and all other functions) after I installed a unit with ceramic controls for a F90 platform

You applied the G11 Chrome climate control to F90 perfectly ? without any problem?

Pins are different with G11 and G30 (F90 i thought) so possible to fit them?

jmh · 08-20-2020, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by negative

You applied the G11 Chrome climate control to F90 perfectly ? without any problem?

Pins are different with G11 and G30 (F90 i thought) so possible to fit them?

I installed the control unit and iDrive controller from the F90
Works great.

negative · 08-20-2020, 03:55 PM

Yes i agree that f90 climate control unit compatible with g30 and x3 directly already, however they are not chrome button units. Thats why i'm trying to mount g11 climate unit to my g30 lci but i m not sure it may fit or not

Anders R · 08-26-2020, 07:10 AM

Another convert, very pleased with the result and that all the functionalities are carried over. Minor problem in removing the small plug, as there are no visible tabs but figured it out (there is a very small indent which should be pushed). Gratuitous photos (never mind the finger prints):

dinan5m3 · 06-21-2022, 01:44 PM

Anyone that has done this, looked into this, does the ceramic control option gives you that black gloss glaze finish on dials/knobs as well as on all the buttons? Or, just on the dials? Thanks.

ZCPM4 · 06-21-2022, 02:59 PM

Has anyone tried a retrofit on the LCI with the G05 color climate screen (replacing the orange/white monochrome screen)?

2 versions discussed here:

Climate display screen - 2 different versions ? https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1717103

jackal15 · 06-21-2022, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ZCPM4

Has anyone tried a retrofit on the LCI with the G05 color climate screen (replacing the orange/white monochrome screen)?

2 versions discussed here:

Climate display screen - 2 different versions ? https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1717103

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dazzapb Brigadier General 1050 Rep 3,154 Posts Drives: 2019 X3M Comp Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SW London iTrader: (0)	Bit gutted my screen seems cracked but it's only noticeable from an angle and when it's low light. It's been sunny every day for ages so either I didn't notice and it happened perhaps on transit. As it's there's it's bugging me You can't really see it during day straight on. Attached Images
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Toodalu First Lieutenant 602 Rep 309 Posts Drives: 18 & 19 X3 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I did this modification a few months ago. Someone asked me if the Gesture controls still work, I didn't think anything of it.. Needless to say, it didn't work.. I asked my coding guy if this is something that can be coded back, he assumes it's possible. Anyone else run into this issue and resolve it with coding? I have a 2019 X3 M40i, fully optioned out with cooled seats. The unit I installed had the cooled seats on the display. __________________ 2018 X3 Xdrive30i 2019 X3 M40i 2004 Supercharged Acura TL 6MT, NAVI A-Spec 2022 M3 Competition XDrive
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jmh Internet Crash Test Dummy 331 Rep 1,055 Posts Drives: F97 X3MC / F80 M3 / F90 M5 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Under a rock in NH and BOS iTrader: (5)	I can confirm that gesture control is still working for me (and all other functions) after I installed a unit with ceramic controls for a F90 platform __________________ 21 F97 X3MC Toronto Red/Black and more \| 18 F80 M3 Tanzanite Blue/Amaro/CCB and more 15 F10 M5 Individual / Brilliant White / Extended/Full Cohiba Brown (Exec/Driver/B&O/20") / A few Euro add-ons / Stealth K40 / Upgraded B&O / ///M Performance Carbon Interior Trim / IND / Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust / HRE S107
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negative New Member 5 Rep 20 Posts Drives: Bmw G30 LCI Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Turkey iTrader: (0)	Yes i agree that f90 climate control unit compatible with g30 and x3 directly already, however they are not chrome button units. Thats why i'm trying to mount g11 climate unit to my g30 lci but i m not sure it may fit or not
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Anders R Private First Class 53 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M3 Touring Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Brussels, Belgium iTrader: (0)	Another convert, very pleased with the result and that all the functionalities are carried over. Minor problem in removing the small plug, as there are no visible tabs but figured it out (there is a very small indent which should be pushed). Gratuitous photos (never mind the finger prints): Attached Images
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dinan5m3 Colonel 4204 Rep 2,056 Posts Drives: e39 m5 e46 m3 g01 x3m40i Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: RTP NC iTrader: (0)	Anyone that has done this, looked into this, does the ceramic control option gives you that black gloss glaze finish on dials/knobs as well as on all the buttons? Or, just on the dials? Thanks.
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ZCPM4 Private First Class 134 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2022 X3MC Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Has anyone tried a retrofit on the LCI with the G05 color climate screen (replacing the orange/white monochrome screen)? 2 versions discussed here: Climate display screen - 2 different versions ? https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1717103 Attached Images
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