mk2 dashboard - will it fit? conversion to LHD

[highend]

I have 2002 berlingo (old shape) but in 2002 there was also mk2 berlingo introduced.
as far as I know all post-2002 berlingo electrique has new front shape but still old dashboard.

I want to convert berlingo from RHD -> LHD and also give it new shape look - as it is 2002 nobody will ask

I have to change dashboard - so I was thinking if newer shape dashboard will be OK? I mean I will use ICE powered Berlingo LHD for parts needed for conversion and I'm thinking about buying damaged ICE mk2 berlingo - which will have of course new dashboard. The biggest question is about buttons & speedometer/energymeter as I have to leave them from RHD version.... and adopt for mk2 dashboard.

In 99% I know how to and I know people who will do the job to convert Blingo to LHD but I still have concern with dashboard.

If that work I will have unique LHD berlingo electrique with mk2 dashboard which could be quite nice
LHD electrique berlingos are in France / Germany and also Italy - where I saw them. Of course they are original LHD, not conversions. I know one guy in Poland who have 1998 berlingo ev LHD

[Grumpy-b]

The mk 2 dash will fit but you do need to do some modifications.
You need the air ducts from the MK 2 to the heater from the air vents.
You als need the MK2 cenntre console, and this needs to be modded to fit the gear` lever assembly , and an oval shaped cover to fill the hole .
The Mk 1 push switches in the middle need to be set back into the support panel, otherwise they stick out too far. I cut out the section from my MK1 and plastic welded it into the MK 2.
The MK2 Column shroud is different as is the MK2 column, the swithches are totally different and cant be used they are all linked to the Computer system in the MK 2 and wont work in a MK1, I trimmed the mk1 to fit.
The gauges fit with a small bit of work to a support bracket that needs welding to the gauge housing. If you are using a MK2 set of headlights you need the MK 2 headlight level control.
The worst part was making a way of putting the Charge flap lever into the dashboard . Mine is in virtually the same place as the KM1 and I cut the lever from the original holder and cut out the MK 2 support to take it, then plasitc welded it back to gether. The cover then having to be cut to take the lever. Lots of work. Measure lots, mock up lots. Cut once.

To simply plastic weld , I use a soldering iron and thin strips of plastic from the old dash supports frame as filler. Its smelly and messy but works fine. Just make sure you do a full depth melt of both parts to ensure a good join.

Grumpy-b

[highend]

wow, many thanks! can you attach some pictures from completed dashboard?

[highend]

I successfully converted Berlingo purchased from Rob Sharpe from RHD to LHD.
Everything works, still got old style dashboard anyway (of course LHD version)

I know for UK people it is not so interesting but just to confirm it can be done and is not so difficult

Now I will prepare Berlingo Multispace to be converted to being EV like Grumpy-B did
Also including RHD->LHD conversion.

You know - here in Poland driving LHD is much easier
And we still can't register RHD cars (they have to be LHD) - despite it is against EU law.