Instrument cluster

[electricalserv x5]

So..............I been on a tear of later with getting thing repaired on the 4.8is.
I went to Alpine Auto to have my LCD screen replaced and that went great,but.......I ask Jimmy about my instrument cluster dead pixels and He said sure I can replace it for $100 and He keeps my old one ,I said Okay , BIG MISTAKE, I drove down the road thinking I was all good, BUT the hazard warning come on and I thought I had a code , I check with the scanner ,No code, I looked that the miles and I had 11k miles[there is the problem],so now I have to get a new cluster and code it too.
Any experiences with this ?

[Joshdub]

Did you post on the Facebook group?

As you have found out, you cannot just swap clusters. There are multiple cross checks in the system to prevent tampering. You may be able to reprogram that cluster, I don't know. I do know that you can just repair the dead pixels in your original cluster.

But now, assuming you have driven it, may still have a tamper dot as the mileage on your original cluster will no longer match the other security modules (I think LCM and DME).

[electricalserv x5]

Originally Posted by Joshdub

Did you post on the Facebook group?

As you have found out, you cannot just swap clusters. There are multiple cross checks in the system to prevent tampering. You may be able to reprogram that cluster, I don't know. I do know that you can just repair the dead pixels in your original cluster.

But now, assuming you have driven it, may still have a tamper dot as the mileage on your original cluster will no longer match the other security modules (I think LCM and DME).

Yes I did, I know I am screwed,but at least it' just a electronic isuse and not a mechanical one...............I can just remove and replace it

[Ven]

Originally Posted by electricalserv x5

Yes I did, I know I am screwed,but at least it' jut a electronic isuse and not a mechanical one...............I can just remove and replace it

I remember reading the threshold is200/250 miles for odometer tamper light.

My suggestion is to swap back and see first.

[electricalserv x5]

Originally Posted by Ven

I remember reading the threshold is200/250 miles for odometer tamper light.

My suggestion is to swap back and see first.

Well I have 14.5 miles so I hope Your right.I should of known , I still want to get MY cluster repaired , but I guess I am going to have to park the carr and send out to be repaired.


Thanks I hope your right.

[1iwilly]

i found this=http://www.rmsonlinestore.com/BMW-3-Series-E46-IKE-Instrument-Cluster-Mileage-programming-IKE-PROGRAMMING.htm

scroll down they do x5 1999 to 2006

or with a few search you can learn to do it your self.
hope this help

[electricalserv x5]

Originally Posted by 1iwilly

i found this=http://www.rmsonlinestore.com/BMW-3-Series-E46-IKE-Instrument-Cluster-Mileage-programming-IKE-PROGRAMMING.htm

scroll down they do x5 1999 to 2006

or with a few search you can learn to do it your self.
hope this help

Thanks but I been down this route before with my old 4.6is, never again

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by electricalserv x5

Well I have 14.5 miles so I hope Your right.I should of known , I still want to get MY cluster repaired , but I guess I am going to have to park the carr and send out to be repaired.


Thanks I hope your right.

Go get your original instrument cluster back.

You can drive up to 120 miles or 200 kilometers without have a fault (see datapoint #5 in the info below)...and as long as the 3 major things listed in the info below match...the LCM & IKE will communicate with each other and update.

If you've driven past the mileage requirements listed in the datapoint below that mentions it...then there will be a fault code "stored" but it doesn't prevent the components from communicating.

ALL 6 datapoints in the info below must be met when swapping LCMs or IKE (instrument clusters). If you have the software/hardware to ZERO the mileage and overwrite the VIN to used or new modules...then you're cooking with gas.

A BMW dealership does not have the software/hardware to install a USED IKE or LCM...they can only install new, or officially remanufactured/refurbished...which prevents dealerships from being tempted to do odometer roll backs.

[electricalserv x5]

So I have 120 miles to re-install the old IKE to the DME , the DME undates to the IKE every 60 miles, I am not driving the car until I am going to get it done.............

[electricalserv x5]

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

Go get your original instrument cluster back.

You can drive up to 120 miles or 200 kilometers without have a fault (see datapoint #5 in the info below)...and as long as the 3 major things listed in the info below match...the LCM & IKE will communicate with each other and update.

If you've driven past the mileage requirements listed in the datapoint below that mentions it...then there will be a fault listed but it should be able to be cleared with the correct software/hardware:

ALL 6 datapoints in the info below must be met when swapping LCMs or IKE (instrument clusters). If you have the software/hardware to ZERO the mileage and overwrite the VIN to used or new modules...then your cooking with gas.

A BMW dealership does not have the software/hardware to install a USED IKE or LCM...they can only install new, or officially remanufactured/refurbished...which prevents dealerships from being tempted to do odometer roll backs.

Thanks Quick , I just read this Thanks