Is it possible to swap the IHKS control panel for a IHKA ?

[Demonix]

Have a R56 MCS and the heater/AC panel is fully functioning but looking tired and worn, is it possible to swap the IHKS panel for the optional IHKA ?

Is it an easy straight swap or more involved than just changing one unit for the other? If it's a major PITA then I'll just source a used replacement IHKS that's in better condition than mine.

[E-bmw]

Others may know better, but thinking about the R53 it was not possible, so perhaps the same.

You could try getting in touch with an electronics/bmw/mini specialist who has autologic or other such programming gear as if it is possible it will 99% certainly need to be programmed/coded to the car and they may know.

[Demonix]

E-bmw said:

Others may know better, but thinking about the R53 it was not possible, so perhaps the same.

You could try getting in touch with an electronics/bmw/mini specialist who has autologic or other such programming gear as if it is possible it will 99% certainly need to be programmed/coded to the car and they may know.

Thanks E-BMW, had a look and a US Mini forum basically said the same that panel swap requires some software coding tweaks, given the panel also contains the toggle switches for door locks, electric windows, fog/driving lights - it's not a straight swap and can be glitchy according to the peeps that have done it.

So keeping mine original and will just source a std IHKS.