Installed 4.6 Cluster - Few Problems

FeelGoodUnInc · #1 02-14-2006, 03:06 AM

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??

Also my original mileage is 89,000..not that I don't mind that this one is showin 55,000

but still how do I change that as I'm sure it's illegal and BMW service has my correct mileage on record

vinuneuro · #2 02-14-2006, 03:12 AM

You need to get the cluster recoded by your dealer.

FeelGoodUnInc · #3 02-14-2006, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by vinuneuro

You need to get the cluster recoded by your dealer.

ah wonderful...how much does that cost...and does it have to be at the dealership, are those independent BMW service shops capable of recoding as well?

vinuneuro · #4 02-14-2006, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by FeelGoodUnInc

ah wonderful...how much does that cost...and does it have to be at the dealership, are those independent BMW service shops capable of recoding as well?

Dunno how much it costs, but am pretty sure that only the dealer can do this. I'd guess they'd charge you 1/2 hr to an hour worth of labor.

TQ2K · #5 02-14-2006, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by vinuneuro

You need to get the cluster recoded by your dealer.

- recoding by the dealer is required for any Instrument Cluster change.

SuperGreg · #6 02-14-2006, 09:03 AM

I don't know if you noticed, but you also have dead pixels.

ghani · #7 02-14-2006, 10:05 AM

I agree,

Also I like much more how the way the BMW oem rings are aluminium and not chrome....

much nicer....

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Originally Posted by SuperGreg

I don't know if you noticed, but you also have dead pixels.

FeelGoodUnInc · #8 02-14-2006, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperGreg

I don't know if you noticed, but you also have dead pixels.

It's weird, after about 1-2 minutes the pixels light up again....you should have seen my old cluster I had dead pixels left and right everywhere

X5Jay · #9 02-14-2006, 10:54 AM

Looks like your oil temp gauge is working in the first pic. How can that be? I didn't think the sensor signal was available at the cluster in non 4.6/4.8 models. Also, I assume the rev lights won't work correctly either, will they? You also have the dreaded "mileage tamper" dot - wonder if a dealer reprogram will eliminate that too... Looks nice though!

FeelGoodUnInc · #10 02-14-2006, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by X5Jay

Looks like your oil temp gauge is working in the first pic. How can that be? I didn't think the sensor signal was available at the cluster in non 4.6/4.8 models. Also, I assume the rev lights won't work correctly either, will they? You also have the dreaded "mileage tamper" dot - wonder if a dealer reprogram will eliminate that too... Looks nice though!

I am just as lost as you! haha