Is my car missing a gauge? - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

ItsmeAnuj · 11-09-2012, 02:47 PM

Hello,

I picked up my car doing the european delivery program and am wondering if I am missing something.

Unfortunately I have yet to re-pick up my car (due next week) but I believe all the f30 have the same 'efficient dynamics' gauge under the tachometer. It should be a digital screen showing mpg or when it's charging the battery. My car has the older 'analog' style display that I have seen in previous generations.

The only reason I bring this up is because I was going through another thread and noticed a sport line with the efficient dynamics gauge. After picking up the car in Germany i just assumed it was left off the sport line.

It's a 2013 sport line 328i if that makes any difference.

Thanks for your help in clearing up my confusion. I am posting off my phone so I am unable to attach a picture.

nikneo · 11-09-2012, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ItsmeAnuj

Hello,

I picked up my car doing the european delivery program and am wondering if I am missing something.

Unfortunately I have yet to re-pick up my car (due next week) but I believe all the f30 have the same 'efficient dynamics' gauge under the tachometer. It should be a digital screen showing mpg or when it's charging the battery. My car has the older 'analog' style display that I have seen in previous generations.

The only reason I bring this up is because I was going through another thread and noticed a sport line with the efficient dynamics gauge. After picking up the car in Germany i just assumed it was left off the sport line.

It's a 2013 sport line 328i if that makes any difference.

Thanks for your help in clearing up my confusion. I am posting off my phone so I am unable to attach a picture.

What you're referring to is part of the 'instrument panel with extended contents' that you get only if you get the tech package or the driver assistance package. Otherwise you get the analog instantaneous mpg indicator. Personally, it's not a big deal and I kinda like the look of having an analog gauge

Teme · 11-09-2012, 02:54 PM

It appears you do not have option 6WA on your car. The first one below is the standard instrument cluster and the second is with the optional enlarged display with option 6WA.

Roki_014 · 11-09-2012, 02:55 PM

if you dont have technology package it comes with the analog gauge, it looks cool is it better than analog no but its cooler

ItsmeAnuj · 11-09-2012, 02:55 PM

Thank you for clearing it up. It didn't bother me and I was just wondering if this was a rare error after reading about someone's car missing a trunk light from the factory. I think I'm going crazy waiting for it. Payment two is due next week!

Thanks again!

Roki_014 · 11-09-2012, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Teme

It appears you do not have option 6WA on your car. The first one below is the standard instrument cluster and the second is with the optional enlarged display with option 6WA.

it looks generations apart

SamS · 11-09-2012, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Roki_014

it looks generations apart

The "standard" display looks even more ancient if you've ever driven a new 5er/7er with the Extended Black panel 6WA, where even the mph and tach numbers are LCD generated.

Then of course, there's the "super futuristic" 6WB display:

HighlandPete · 11-09-2012, 03:25 PM

Do you guys get any display in the lower quadrant of the speedo? It looks empty. Nothing like the F10/11 as it is filled with data.

http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=500027

HighlandPete

Roki_014 · 11-09-2012, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SamS

The "standard" display looks even more ancient if you've ever driven a new 5er/7er with the Extended Black panel 6WA, where even the mph and tach numbers are LCD generated.

Then of course, there's the "super futuristic" 6WB display:

second one looks cool cuz its all digital, where the first one is half digital

TheObviousChild · 11-09-2012, 04:28 PM

This is interesting. I have yet to take delivery of my car, but I did NOT get the tech package. (HUD looked cool, but I live in Colorado where we replace windshelds every other year due to cracks and chips...expensive...yadda yadda...)

Anyway, I just punched in my VIN and I see the following:

S6WAA INSTRUMENTENKOMBI. M. ERW. UMF. Instrument cluster, expanded equipment

Doesn't this seem to indicate that I have the extended instrument panel even in the absence of the tech package?

Teme · 11-09-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TheObviousChild

This is interesting. I have yet to take delivery of my car, but I did NOT get the tech package. (HUD looked cool, but I live in Colorado where we replace windshelds every other year due to cracks and chips...expensive...yadda yadda...)

Anyway, I just punched in my VIN and I see the following:

S6WAA INSTRUMENTENKOMBI. M. ERW. UMF. Instrument cluster, expanded equipment

Doesn't this seem to indicate that I have the extended instrument panel even in the absence of the tech package?

Did you by any chance specify the Active Cruise option?

TheObviousChild · 11-09-2012, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Teme

Did you by any chance specify the Active Cruise option?

I don't believe so. I do have Navigation & BMW Apps, but that's not really dash-related.

SamS · 11-09-2012, 05:23 PM

Active Cruise is a $2400 option in the US, you'd definitely know if you have it!

wayman519 · 11-09-2012, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TheObviousChild

I don't believe so. I do have Navigation & BMW Apps, but that's not really dash-related.

Navigation gets the Extended instrument cluster. You need it for turn by turn info. (it may just be for the professional navigation and not the business navigation in other countries)

MaestroAl · 11-09-2012, 05:27 PM

It is often called "black panel display" - does it say anything about that anywhere?

SamS · 11-09-2012, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MaestroAl

It is often called "black panel display" - does it say anything about that anywhere?

I think that term is most properly used when describing either 6WA or 6WB on the 5-series on up.

MaestroAl · 11-09-2012, 05:36 PM

Dunno about over there but what we have in the 3 series is called "black panel display" in the UK

From the BMW configurator...

Quote:

Black panel display, 6WA £ 140.00 Price-

And that's what's in the pictures at the beginning of the thread with the ED gauge and whatnot

SamS · 11-09-2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MaestroAl

Dunno about over there but what we have in the 3 series is called "black panel display" in the UK

From the BMW configurator...

Could be different, in different regions. I think the term "Extended Display" fits with what the F30 uses, regardless.

MaestroAl · 11-09-2012, 05:39 PM

I'd agree since the 3 series isn't a true black panel display per se but merely a slice of lcd embedded in the dash

SamS · 11-09-2012, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MaestroAl

I'd agree since the 3 series isn't a true black panel display per se but merely a slice of lcd embedded in the dash

Exactly!

Number · 11-09-2012, 07:39 PM

I have the extended display and I just turned it off. It looked too cluttered... What does the "efficient dynamic" or "eco pro" blue gauge thingy mean anyways?

I really have no clue.

I only have the gear numbers showing up on the extended gauge and it's much nicer and cleaner IMO.

nikneo · 11-09-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Tremolo

I have the extended display and I just turned it off. It looked too cluttered... What does the "efficient dynamic" or "eco pro" blue gauge thingy mean anyways?

I really have no clue.

I only have the gear numbers showing up on the extended gauge and it's much nicer and cleaner IMO.

11-09-2012, 02:47 PM	#1
ItsmeAnuj New Member Drives: Honda s2000 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NNJ Posts: 15 iTrader: (0)	Hello, I picked up my car doing the european delivery program and am wondering if I am missing something. Unfortunately I have yet to re-pick up my car (due next week) but I believe all the f30 have the same 'efficient dynamics' gauge under the tachometer. It should be a digital screen showing mpg or when it's charging the battery. My car has the older 'analog' style display that I have seen in previous generations. The only reason I bring this up is because I was going through another thread and noticed a sport line with the efficient dynamics gauge. After picking up the car in Germany i just assumed it was left off the sport line. It's a 2013 sport line 328i if that makes any difference. Thanks for your help in clearing up my confusion. I am posting off my phone so I am unable to attach a picture.
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TheObviousChild First Lieutenant Drives: 2013 335xi - M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Broomfield, CO Posts: 342 iTrader: (0)	This is interesting. I have yet to take delivery of my car, but I did NOT get the tech package. (HUD looked cool, but I live in Colorado where we replace windshelds every other year due to cracks and chips...expensive...yadda yadda...) Anyway, I just punched in my VIN and I see the following: S6WAA INSTRUMENTENKOMBI. M. ERW. UMF. Instrument cluster, expanded equipment Doesn't this seem to indicate that I have the extended instrument panel even in the absence of the tech package? __________________ 2013 BMW 335xi EBII over Coral Red / ///M sport / Premium / Cold Weather / 6MT / Nav / Dynamic Handling / HK audio Previous: 2010 328i / MT Previous: 2007 328i / AT (boo) Previous: 2004 325i / MT

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MaestroAl Major Drives: Superman 330D M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 1,195 iTrader: (0)	It is often called "black panel display" - does it say anything about that anywhere? __________________ "Superman 330D M Sport" Estoril Blue / Coral Red 2PF\|ZAP\|ZMP\|ZVI\|2VF\|3AP\|420\|488\|494\|5DC\|688\|6NR IT ARRIVED!

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MaestroAl Major Drives: Superman 330D M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 1,195 iTrader: (0)	I'd agree since the 3 series isn't a true black panel display per se but merely a slice of lcd embedded in the dash __________________ "Superman 330D M Sport" Estoril Blue / Coral Red 2PF\|ZAP\|ZMP\|ZVI\|2VF\|3AP\|420\|488\|494\|5DC\|688\|6NR IT ARRIVED!

11-09-2012, 02:54 PM	#3
Teme New Member Drives: 320iA xDrive Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Europe Posts: 15 iTrader: (0)	It appears you do not have option 6WA on your car. The first one below is the standard instrument cluster and the second is with the optional enlarged display with option 6WA.

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Roki_014 Captain Drives: 2013 335I M-Sport EBII Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: chicago Posts: 709 iTrader: (0)	if you dont have technology package it comes with the analog gauge, it looks cool is it better than analog no but its cooler

11-09-2012, 03:25 PM	#8
HighlandPete Colonel Drives: BMW F11 535i Touring Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotland, Highland Region Posts: 2,908 iTrader: (0)	Do you guys get any display in the lower quadrant of the speedo? It looks empty. Nothing like the F10/11 as it is filled with data. http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=500027 HighlandPete

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Number ✚ Drives: ✚ Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: ✚ ✚ Posts: 982 iTrader: (1)	I have the extended display and I just turned it off. It looked too cluttered... What does the "efficient dynamic" or "eco pro" blue gauge thingy mean anyways? I really have no clue. I only have the gear numbers showing up on the extended gauge and it's much nicer and cleaner IMO.

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