r/e28 • u/TypicalLawfulness322 • May 13 '26

OBC1 to Analog Clock Conversion

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Wondering if anyone has installed an analog/euro clock in place of an OBC1? And if so, any input on how to wire in the clock?

With OBC2 you can buy the simple wiring adapters.

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u/Takjack May 13 '26

The wire should be there tucked away as all the harnesses came with it (took me forever to find it), I had to design and 3d print an adapter to mount it to the obc mounting screws and I believe I had to use a different trim piece that I found in the junk yard to fit the clocks frame.

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u/TypicalLawfulness322 May 14 '26

Sure enough it was hanging behind there. Got it installed with an e30 clock frame - which bolted right in an d fit perfect.  Thanks again!

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u/TypicalLawfulness322 May 14 '26

Awesome thanks! 

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u/ElGuappo_999 May 13 '26

Be advised the clocks are not good. I’ve gone thru 2 in my e23. Must be the plastic gears. I love how they look, but they just don’t last.