Digital Mph on E85

[Abhi117]

Hi all,

I am thinking of getting a digital speedometer which will show mph on my E85 (2004). Is there a particular product/company you would suggest?

Alternatively, could one use Carly app to have such a function coded in?

 

[DMike]

Hi,
Not suited for every day use, but the hidden test menu function 7.3 shows at least km/h in digital. https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=15176

 

[Chris_D]

Just use your phone and a GPS speed app instead of tw@tting about with the instrument cluster.

 

[Scooba_Steve]

I think test would have to be faffed about with every time IGN off? I am pretty sure there is no way to code digital speedo.

 

[Abhi117]

Not suited for every day use, but the hidden test menu function 7.3 shows at least km/h in digital.

Hi DMike,
Thanks for the response. But I am based in UK and kmph is not useful

 

[Abhi117]

Just use your phone and a GPS speed app instead of tw@tting about with the instrument cluster.

Hi Chris,
Thanks for the response. Oh, I did not know there was a GPS speed app. I will check it out. Any suggestions?

 

[Abhi117]

I think test would have to be faffed about with every time IGN off? I am pretty sure there is no way to code digital speedo.

Hi Steve,

Thanks for the response. Yes, you are right. It resets every time IGN is off. Tedious work!

 

[oldgitdave]

Just use your phone and a GPS speed app instead of tw@tting about with the instrument cluster.

Hi Chris,
Thanks for the response. Oh, I did not know there was a GPS speed app. I will check it out. Any suggestions?

Quite a few in the Play Store (android). Most get good ratings too . I'd guess there are similar apps for apple.

 

[Abhi117]

Quite a few in the Play Store (android). Most get good ratings too . I'd guess there are similar apps for apple.

Thanks Chris. Will check it out.

 

[Calps]

Android Auto/Apple Carplay/Waze all provide a speed readout, while also bringing a host of other features like navigation, music playback (providing you have it connected to the cars audio system), fuel prices (Waze), etc....

I have a small magnetic mount just to the right of my steering wheel where I place the phone with Android Auto or Waze running for almost every journey I take. Very handy to have.

 

[Abhi117]

Hi Calps,

Thanks for the response. Yes, I just downloaded Waze and it has speedometer. I will check its accuracy later.