OBC set time - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

johzev · 5th July 2004, 01:42

Anyone know how to change the time on the OBC from AM to PM? I know this is a very stupid question but I've read the manual and still can't figure it out.

Thanks, John Z.

AndyE · 5th July 2004, 01:53

If I remember correctly, you display the clock then press the button to the left of the display (possibly labelled oF/C). You can use this button to choose the format of celsius/fahrenheit, miles/km, mpg/L:100km and other stuff depending on the function.

johzev · 5th July 2004, 02:01

Andy:

Thanks for the reply. When I do as you say my display changes from AM to UHR. Not sure what UHR is all about? My car is German euro. However, I've been able to get all the other readouts in English.

Any other thoughts?

John Z.

Gop-Dogg · 5th July 2004, 09:41

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Originally Posted by johzev

Andy:

Thanks for the reply. When I do as you say my display changes from AM to UHR. Not sure what UHR is all about? My car is German euro. However, I've been able to get all the other readouts in English.

Any other thoughts?

John Z.

UHR = military time. The time scale is 0:00 - 23:59. Set the clock to the correct time in UHR mode and then switch to AM mode.

AndyE · 5th July 2004, 13:09

Is the language of the OBC actually set in english? Uhr is german for 'Hour': Sounds like your OBC language might be wrong.

My obc displays 11:05 HOUR for the time, but I have the time in 24 hour mode. Perhaps you just have the time adjusted 12h too low? if you increase the hours figure, does it change to PM automatically?

If you access the OBC test codes, you can check that the language (should be LA:US for you) is set correctly.

See this document for help.

http://bmwe34m5.com/faqs/?theme=1&le...nt_id_select=3

johzev · 6th July 2004, 23:57

AndyE & Gop-Dogg:

You were exactly correct. I just had to adjust the time on the 24 hour clock and then set it back. Now the AM/PM is correct.

Yes, I still have some functions that are in German. The fault codes read in German. I kind of like it that way. For the most part everything is converted to US and is working properly.

Thanks a bunch for your technical expertise! John Z.