Speedometer stops 160mph

gmbmd11 · 05-03-2021, 02:07 PM

New owner of 2021 M550i. 19in rims. My dash speedometer stops at 160mph but have seen pics of others with speedometer that goes to 220mph?

Anybody know if it's possible to change the dash via coding or any other options?

Thanks in advance.

ToM550i · 05-04-2021, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by gmbmd11

New owner of 2021 M550i. 19in rims. My dash speedometer stops at 160mph but have seen pics of others with speedometer that goes to 220mph?

Anybody know if it's possible to change the dash via coding or any other options?

Thanks in advance.

Did you try to switch Instrument cluster??

Alpina cluster should go to 210mph(type: 2021 m550i alpina cluster on youtube, first video@17:30min.

AP · 05-04-2021, 07:35 AM

Sure the dash wasn't configured for kilometres per hour?

Unless you have a tu me or ecu coded, car limited to 155mph anyway.

SteveinArizona · 05-04-2021, 10:29 AM

Are you saying that the dial won't go past 160 mph or the markings only go to 160 mph?

H_T · 05-04-2021, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveinArizona

Are you saying that the dial won't go past 160 mph or the markings only go to 160 mph?

If you ordered with all seasons, 130 mph. If you have performance, 155mph

Edit: I just realized what you asked. I think you have to code it past 160 with a different dial.

mrgicm · 05-04-2021, 02:22 PM

It can be coded, either the Alpina version or M version.

gmbmd11 · 05-04-2021, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveinArizona

Are you saying that the dial won't go past 160 mph or the markings only go to 160 mph?

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Originally Posted by ToM550i

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Originally Posted by gmbmd11

New owner of 2021 M550i. 19in rims. My dash speedometer stops at 160mph but have seen pics of others with speedometer that goes to 220mph?

Anybody know if it's possible to change the dash via coding or any other options?

Thanks in advance.

Did you try to switch Instrument cluster??

Alpina cluster should go to 210mph(type: 2021 m550i alpina cluster on youtube, first video@17:30min.

Markings only go to 160mph

SteveinArizona · 05-04-2021, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gmbmd11

Markings only go to 160mph

That is weird. Code it. I had mine coded to the Alpina display.

paquet · 05-04-2021, 09:05 PM

Can you share a pic of your Alpina display please?

SteveinArizona · 05-05-2021, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by packet

Can you share a pic of your Alpina display please?

https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1579652

paquet · 05-05-2021, 11:46 AM

thank you

kubax86 · 05-10-2021, 11:04 AM

To change the speedometer scale use the following FDL in DKOMBI4:

AG_MPA_MSP_VIEW

G07 · 03-07-2024, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by gmbmd11

New owner of 2021 M550i. 19in rims. My dash speedometer stops at 160mph but have seen pics of others with speedometer that goes to 220mph?

Anybody know if it's possible to change the dash via coding or any other options?

Thanks in advance.

Did you ever get this figured out? If not I have.

AP · 03-07-2024, 11:19 PM

Looking at that image, the speed states 188mph but the “needle” seems to be stuck at 160mph

I assume this cars ecu was coded to take the limiter off in which case is this the maximum speed of a m550?(always had a technical curiosity what it was)

WretchedRefuse · 03-10-2024, 11:11 PM

Now that's interesting - having coded the "200 mph" speedometer myself it never occurred to me that it would still artificially stop at 160. Needless to say, I have no intention of ever testing it in my car or testing my top speed. I'm too old for jail time.

FrankieValley03 · 12-22-2024, 02:04 PM

Does changing to alpina cluster void warranty?

G07 · 02-11-2025, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankieValley03

Does changing to alpina cluster void warranty?

No

drive_to_survive · 02-11-2025, 07:42 PM

https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2158632

I guess this topic discussion solves my dilemma.

Seems even after switching to a 200mph scale ... the readings are probably limited to 163.

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AP Major General 3375 Rep 5,654 Posts Drives: G30 M550 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Sure the dash wasn't configured for kilometres per hour? Unless you have a tu me or ecu coded, car limited to 155mph anyway.
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SteveinArizona Brigadier General 3014 Rep 4,208 Posts Drives: BMW 530e Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Greater Phoenix iTrader: (0)	Are you saying that the dial won't go past 160 mph or the markings only go to 160 mph?
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AP Major General 3375 Rep 5,654 Posts Drives: G30 M550 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Looking at that image, the speed states 188mph but the “needle” seems to be stuck at 160mph I assume this cars ecu was coded to take the limiter off in which case is this the maximum speed of a m550?(always had a technical curiosity what it was)
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WretchedRefuse Lieutenant 253 Rep 549 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M550i Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Now that's interesting - having coded the "200 mph" speedometer myself it never occurred to me that it would still artificially stop at 160. Needless to say, I have no intention of ever testing it in my car or testing my top speed. I'm too old for jail time.
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drive_to_survive Private First Class 62 Rep 128 Posts Drives: 2021 540i Xdrive Join Date: Apr 2024 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=2158632 I guess this topic discussion solves my dilemma. Seems even after switching to a 200mph scale ... the readings are probably limited to 163. __________________ MODS: MHD Stage 2; AA Catted downpipe; MHD FlexFuel; FTP ChargePipe.
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