Theres also a few sellers on ebay (one I am considering from TN) who do the cluster repair for approx 175 or so, lifetime warranty, etc, with shipping included.

I considered VDO repair but they are pricey considering the price of the service has gone down in recent years.

Just search "e53 cluster repair" and you'll find some sellers offering the repair service, for me I dont have the balls to do it working with the delicate ribbon.

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