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▀▄ eas | DIY: F8X M3 & M4 Awron DIY Installation Instructions

Awron Digital Vent Gauge




The Awron DGA Gauge is an all-in-one display unit that presents a wide array of real time data for the 3-Series & 4-Series. Featuring a sharp, full color OLED display, the Awron DGA gauge is easily controlled using the factory steering wheel buttons for on the fly commands. By replacing one of the factory air ducts the DGA gauge flows seamlessly with BMW's interior. Awron is also the supplier for Alpina, a respected name in the BMW community.



All Awron gauges ship expertly pre-assembled into an OEM air duct piece. The effect is stunning, creating an OEM look and feel that is hard to distinguish from BMW's own quality. The predominantly orange colors used in the display match the M3's gauges nicely. All data is selectable from your OEM steering wheel buttons in both German and English languages. Units can be switched from Imperial or Metric readings.

This All-in-1 gauge is the perfect option for track enthusiasts, street cars or for those just wanting to add some flair and functionality to the M3's interior. The included plug and play harness with BMW-type connectors make the job of installing this many gauges easier than ever.

Installation is about 1.5 hours. Once completed, the finish and quality look like it was offered from BMW.

Awron DGA Displayed Values
- Battery Voltage
- Boost Pressure / Peak Boost
- Water Temperature
- Transmission Temperature
- Horsepower / Peak Horsepower
- Torque / Peak Torque
- Dyno Graph
- G-Forces / Peak G-Forces
- Speed / Max Speed
- Stopwatch
- Sprint Times
- GPS Speed
- Quarter Mile Times
- Light Countdown
- Wideband O2 Sensor Bank
- Exhaust Gas Temperature
- Fuel Rail Pressure
- Intake Temperature
- Oil Temperature
- Oil Pressure
- Maximum Values

Features
- Steering wheel controlled (CAN)
- User defines dedicated steering wheel button
- Gauge ships pre-assembled into OEM air duct
- Plug & play installation
- Full Color OLED Display
- OEM look & feel
- Integrated USB port for firmware updates

Models Supported
2015+ BMW F8X M3 & M4











Any questions, feel free to respond in the thread.
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Awron Package Contents
- (1) Awron Digital Vent display, comes preinstalled in OEM BMW vent assembly
- (1) Awron Wiring Harness
- (1) 2PIN AMP connector, White
- (1) 2PIN AMP connector, Blue
- (1) 2PIN AMP connector, Black

Tools Required
- Plastic Trim removal tool or equivalent
- T20 Torx driver
- 10mm Wrench/Socket
- Pin extractor tool (sharp pick or ballpoint pen will work as alternative)

Installation time
1.5 hours (approximate)
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1. Preparing for installation. Clean any belongings and loose clutter out of the way. Battery cables need not be removed, but ignition should be OFF and key placed temporarily out of reach. Radio/iDrive should not be turned on at any point during installation.



2. Removing the dashboard trim is very simple as its held in by clips only. With hands on both ends, carefully pull towards you and pop out of place. Pay extra attention to the small trim running underneath the passenger vent. Disconnect emergency lamp/door lock switch and remove dashboard trim. Place on workbench with blanket or protective surface underneath to prevent scratching.



3. Vents are held in by small clips that must be gently pried outward to release, working from one end to the next. Pull slightly on vents while pulling clips to remove vents from dash trim.



4. Clips are located on top and underside of vents.



5. Remove vent assembly from dash trim.



6. Remove emergency lamp/door lock switch by pushing out from backside.



7. Awron display, ready to be installed. Keep plastic protective film in place as extra precaution



8. Position Awron display over dashboard trim, making sure in correct orientation. Push and clip into place.



9. Push and clip Awron assembly into place, even pressure on both ends.



10. Awron unit installed. Part 1 is complete.

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Included with all Awron packages are factory-like wiring bundles using BMW/AMP type connectors to make the install process as quick and easy as possible. No cutting or splicing is necessary and the car and installation can be reversed with no trace when the car is sold/traded in.



11. Start by removing passenger side kick panel which is held in by clips and (2) 10mm nuts.



12. Pull on outward edges to free from lower glovebox, keeping mind of cigarette lighter and footwell lamp still plugged in.



13. Remove connector plug for 12V Accessory plug/cigarette lighter



14. Remove connector for footwell lighting.



15. Prepare Awron harness to fish through lower opening up to vent area. Snake cable or coathanger will work as a suitable line to help route harness to vent opening.



16. Retrieve harness through top side of vent area and pull slight amount of slack.



17. Remove passenger side door sill by carefully pulling in upward motion, taking care not to break delicate clips underneath.



18. Remove passenger side door sill and set aside.



19. Pull on passenger side plastic kickpanel and set aside to reveal FEM_BODY module.



20. FEM_BODY module revealed. Awron will be reading data from this module (same solurce as BMW M-Performance Steering Wheel when released).



21. Remove plastic trim cover, held in by T20 Torx screw.



22. FEM_BODY module houses assorted connectors for various modules/sensors within the vehicle's network. We will be concentrating on Connectors 3 (CON3), Connector 8 (CON8), and Connector 10 (CON10).



Connector 3 (CON3)


23. Remove CON3 from FEM_BODY module.



24. CON3 removed from FEM-BODY module.



25. Remove housing from CON3 connectors to reveal connector blocks, which will be used for connectivity. Keep note on position and orientation.



26. Separate connector blocks, we will be focusing on the BLUE connector, which will house +12V and GROUND wires.



27. With a pick or the tip of a ballpoint pen, depress connector barb on terminal 20 (GREEN/BROWN).


28. Pressing on the connector's retaining barb is repeated in 2 stages to remove from connector block.



29. GREEN/BROWN wire removed from connector block. Repeat process for PIN24 (BROWN/BLACK) wire.



30. Wires in Awron harness correspond to the same colors and positions that are utilized in your BMW. Insert GREEN/GREY wire from Awron harness into PIN20 of connector block and BROWN/BLACK wire into PIN24.

Wires should be routed as follows:

AWRON GREEN/GREY wire >> PIN20 in BMW Connector 3
AWRON BROWN/BLACK wire >> PIN24 in BMW Connector 3


BMW GREEN/GREY wire >> PIN1 of included BLACK 2PIN connector
BMW BROWN/BLACK wire >> PIN2 of included BLACK 2PIN connector




31. Plug 2PIN connector to Awron harness.



32. Reinsert CON3 to FEM_BODY module.



Connector 10 (CON10)

33. Repeat disassembly steps for Connector 10 (CON10), removing PIN3 from connector housing. Insert GREEN/BLUE (MY15-16) or YELLOW/BLUE (MY17+) wire into connector housing. Insert removed wire into PIN1 of included BLUE 2PIN connector.

Wires should be routed as follows:

AWRON GREEN/BLUE wire >> PIN3 in BMW Connector 10
BMW GREEN/GREY wire >> PIN1 of included BLUE 2PIN connector

Note: Wire color has changed on MY17+, YELLOW/BLUE. Pin position is still same as previous models.



Connector 8 (CON8)

33. Repeat disassembly steps for Connector 8 (CON8), removing PIN47 (RED) & PIN48 (BLUE/RED) from connector housing. Insert (RED) wire from Awron harness into PIN47 and (BLUE/RED) wire from Awron harness into PIN48 of connector housing. Insert removed BMW wires into included WHITE 2PIN connector.

Wires should be routed as follows:

AWRON RED wire >> PIN47 in BMW Connector 8
AWRON BLUE/RED wire >> PIN48 in BMW Connector 8


BMW RED wire >> PIN1 of included BLACK 2PIN connector
BMW BLUE/RED wire >> PIN2 of included BLACK 2PIN connector




Reinsert CON3, CON8 and CON10 into their original locations, making sure Awron harness is plugged into the BLUE, WHITE and BLACK 2PIN connectors.
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34. Plug in Awron harness into display.


35. Reconnect all removed connectors in original locations.


36. Route connector through hole for emergency lamp/door lock switch.


37. Plug in connector, reinstall emergency lamp/door lock switch.


38. Remove protective covering and wipe prints clean.


39. Completed install.
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Gauges are pre-set before shipping. Configuration options can be found at 1:50 in the linked video. Following configurations are available:

Clear Memory: (all stored values)
Volume: 3 levels
Display dimming: 3 levels
Language: English or German
Speed: MPH or KMH
Values: F°/ PSI or °C /bar

All operation/configuration changes are made through the left steering wheel control button.

OBD2/Diagnostics

Awron gauge will not hijack the OBD2 port and auto-senses when diagnostic tools are plugged in, going into service mode automatically.
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Nice video to show the functions! Super clean and does have OEM look and feel.

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OK looks great...How Much$$$ & Installation Instructions Please
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these gauges are so SICK!!
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Very well done on the DIY. So much so that it guaranties I will order it from you, rather than someone else. Have to wait until I get back to the US and pick up my M4, though!

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Excellent and detailed DIY. Thanks EAS.
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Looks pretty good. Lots of useful information. How much to just pay to get it installed?
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Looks pretty good. Lots of useful information. How much to just pay to get it installed?
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I saw someone who had installed in the vent to the left of the steering wheel. Do you offer this option as well? If I remember correctly there was even a little vent space left under it so we still had some venting. Great unit, just don't know if I can give up my favorite (and needed) vent.
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I saw someone who had installed in the vent to the left of the steering wheel. Do you offer this option as well? If I remember correctly there was even a little vent space left under it so we still had some venting. Great unit, just don't know if I can give up my favorite (and needed) vent.
The left vent is in a bit of a blind spot.

Awron strategically places their vents in the line of view when driving, which would be the middle vents.
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Guys is this a type for the CON3 BMW pins for the AWRON connector

BMW GREEN/GREYwire >> PIN1 of included BLACK 2PIN connector
BMW BROWN/BLACK wire >> PIN1 of included BLACK 2PIN connector

Should BMW BROWN/BLACK be PIN2?
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Guys is this a type for the CON3 BMW pins for the AWRON connector

BMW GREEN/GREYwire >> PIN1 of included BLACK 2PIN connector
BMW BROWN/BLACK wire >> PIN1 of included BLACK 2PIN connector

Should BMW BROWN/BLACK be PIN2?
Yes, that was a typo, it has been corrected in original post. Thanks!
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Hi.
I'm interested in an Awron Display. Does it work in conjunction with a JB4 Map2 on the F8X?
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I'm interested in an Awron Display. Does it work in conjunction with a JB4 Map2 on the F8X?
Yes, it's compatible with JB4.
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thank you for DIY, awesome info
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Yes, it's compatible with JB4.
any special settings you need to do on the Awron gauge?

I have installed the schnitzer box - and unfortunately it is not compatible with the awron gauge.
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