SMG dash display

olly22n · 27-09-2011, 09:34 AM

I have noticed some CSL's have 'N' for neutral, mine has '0'.

Why is this?

See below;

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mattCSLnut · 27-09-2011, 09:47 AM

I believe early CSLs have the '0' and the later CSLs have the 'N'.
The second pic shows Dan's dash display which is the same as mine and I believe our cars are only a couple of digits apart on the chassis number

Quote:

Originally Posted by olly22n

I have noticed some CSL's have 'N' for neutral, mine has '0'.

Why is this?

See below;

and

**glendog74** · 27-09-2011, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattCSLnut

I believe early CSLs have the '0' and the later CSLs have the 'N'.

Dan · 27-09-2011, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattCSLnut

I believe early CSLs have the '0' and the later CSLs have the 'N'.
The second pic shows Dan's dash display which is the same as mine and I believe our cars are only a couple of digits apart on the chassis number

The second is my Dash as Matt knows, our cars are actually very close together, both quite early cars

shane@mbtech · 27-09-2011, 02:58 PM

Its the smg software if I'm correct
N latest 0 older.

Simpsons map the older software in as it's better gearchange etc

I'm sure the softer n software is a damage limitation thing by BMW

**glendog74** · 27-09-2011, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by lawsy

Its the smg software if I'm correct
N latest 0 older.

Simpsons map the older software in as it's better gearchange etc

I'm sure the softer n software is a damage limitation thing by BMW

I think the 'N/0' read out remains regardless of software upgrades mate. I'm pretty sure Dazza had an update at some point during his ownership prior to selling her on to you but i always remember his car reading '0' as an early build car.

_Nathan_ · 27-09-2011, 07:12 PM

Correct, don't think the earlier dashes even have the diagonal elements needed to make an N.

My car says 0 and it had a new SMG ECU under warrenty a few years later to fix the slurring and remained showing 0.

**shimmy** · 27-09-2011, 08:00 PM

Bealos was the 0 and mine is N

**AlexGTT** · 28-09-2011, 12:08 AM

Mine is early build with 0 as well. I've also had earlier SMG software on mine for 4 years. I noticed a significant change for the better when it was changed.

rstoughy · 28-09-2011, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by AlexGTT

Mine is early build with 0 as well. I've also had earlier SMG software on mine for 4 years. I noticed a significant change for the better when it was changed.

What was the difference Alex?
Is it worth asking for the upgrade / downgrade??

27-09-2011, 09:34 AM	#1
olly22n S3 - On the open road Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 109 Casino cash: $1519	SMG dash display I have noticed some CSL's have 'N' for neutral, mine has '0'. Why is this? See below; and

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_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	Correct, don't think the earlier dashes even have the diagonal elements needed to make an N. My car says 0 and it had a new SMG ECU under warrenty a few years later to fix the slurring and remained showing 0. __________________ Nathan

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AlexGTT CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Herefordshire Posts: 4,374 Casino cash: $8572	Mine is early build with 0 as well. I've also had earlier SMG software on mine for 4 years. I noticed a significant change for the better when it was changed. __________________ CSL Register Alcoholics Anonymous Group Leader & Businessman of the Year '93! www.earleyengineering.com

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shane@mbtech CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: warrington Posts: 5,419 Casino cash: $19783	Its the smg software if I'm correct N latest 0 older. Simpsons map the older software in as it's better gearchange etc I'm sure the softer n software is a damage limitation thing by BMW