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How to Set the Clock on the BMW 3 Series Instrument Cluster

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Part: Clock

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Today, you will learn how to set the clock on the instrument cluster of the BMW 3 Series model E46 by yourself. To set the clock, turn on the instrument cluster and then press the right knob to adjust the hours and then the minutes.

By changing the clock on the instrument cluster, you can also adjust the clock on the onboard computer and the radio simultaneously. To save the changes, restart the instrument cluster.

Sometimes, it is necessary to adjust the clock after replacing the vehicle's battery or updating the ECU software.


Posted on 14 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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