Installed 4.6 Cluster - Few Problems

[vinuneuro]

Originally Posted by FeelGoodUnInc

I am just as lost as you! haha

Does the oil pressure gauge move when you start driving?

[X5Jay]

Originally Posted by FeelGoodUnInc

I am just as lost as you! haha

...but I applaud you for going for it! Let us know how you make out!

[jditom]

Originally Posted by FeelGoodUnInc

I just bought a 4.6is cluster off ebay, installed it this evening. The install went smooth but some of the lights remain on such as the BRAKE, ABS, DSC icon and also the redline meters all remain on even when I'm driving...do I need to have this reprogrammed or did I miss a step??

That looks great!
Let us know if the oil temp works.
I would love to do the same!

[FeelGoodUnInc]

Originally Posted by vinuneuro

Does the oil pressure gauge move when you start driving?

well I don't know how accurate it is but yes the oil pressure gauge does move while I'm driving...my mph gauge is all messed up tho..the needle drops so slow and I'm driving the speedlimit on the freeway and it's showing that I'm going 100mph haha, I'm guessing that'll be sorted out when I get it re-coded?

[LeMansX5]

The oil temp LEDs between 4k to 8k rpm seems to be working. It should start with all lights on when you start from cold engine and start switching off as temp rises.

[UCrewX5]

In the cluster to the immediate left of the trip mileage indicator you will note the presence of a dot below where it says "miles". I believe that is an indication that the cluster mileage doesn't match the vehicle mileage (the dreaded "mileage tamper" warning). Hopefully the dealer will recode the cluster to resolve this. I've heard that some dealers will only recode a brand new cluster and will not do so with a used one.

[LeMansX5]

Originally Posted by UCrewX5

In the cluster to the immediate left of the trip mileage indicator you will note the presence of a dot below where it says "miles". I believe that is an indication that the cluster mileage doesn't match the vehicle mileage (the dreaded "mileage tamper" warning). Hopefully the dealer will recode the cluster to resolve this. I've heard that some dealers will only recode a brand new cluster and will not do so with a used one.

That's right! Good observation, Jeff

[FeelGoodUnInc]

Originally Posted by LeMansX5

That's right! Good observation, Jeff

ooo i see, thanks for the info i was wondering what that dot was for, is there any reason why some dealers will not recode a used cluster? i usually take my car to a independent bmw service shop and they do re-code as well..since their not the dealer hopefully they won't give me a hard time

[UCrewX5]

Originally Posted by FeelGoodUnInc

ooo i see, thanks for the info i was wondering what that dot was for, is there any reason why some dealers will not recode a used cluster? i usually take my car to a independent bmw service shop and they do re-code as well..since their not the dealer hopefully they won't give me a hard time

Personally I think dealers do this in order to force you into buying a new cluster from them (hence, they make a profit on the labor to recode and on the part as well).

If you are using an independent mechanic, hopefully they have the right computer equipment to do the recode. You'll likely have better luck with an independent then an actual BMW dealer.

[FeelGoodUnInc]

Originally Posted by UCrewX5

Personally I think dealers do this in order to force you into buying a new cluster from them (hence, they make a profit on the labor to recode and on the part as well).

If you are using an independent mechanic, hopefully they have the right computer equipment to do the recode. You'll likely have better luck with an independent then an actual BMW dealer.

This independent service shop is very reputable so I'm sure they'll do me a good job, will update once I get it re-coded, thanks for everyone's help!