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Help! Odometer and Temperature Display Gone Dark
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mine is like that for the mileage. I thing there is a bulb that needs to be replaced. so the cluster needs to come out.
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I was thinking that was the case. does somebody know what bulbs I'll need, and how hard it is to take the cluster out?
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I think the hard part is getting the airbag off and the steering wheel off.
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Hey guys, mine has been like that since I got my X5 back in Feb.
I did some research and it's not a bulb, it's the lcd ribbon ($30) that has to be replaced. The ribbon is sold on ebay & there's a DYI on how to do it. Or, you can send in your whole cluster and they'll repair it for approx. $200.? Actually the cluster is very easy to remove (2 screws up top) and it slides out (no need to remove steering wheel). bmw x5 cluster pixel repair | eBay
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______________________________________ 2002 X5 4.4l Aero Kit & full Dinan Performance -Strut tower brace -Dinan Brembo Brakes BBK -Braided Lines -Dinan Cold Air Intake -Dinan MAF -Exhaust Stainless Steel Dinan -Stage 4 Engine Performance Software -Stage 4 Transmission Software -High Flow intake Manifold -4.8l 168 wheels -20's/Toyo ST2 -Bull Bar -DVD player/ TV, dvd Headrest 2007 Honda Fit Sport (daily commute) great on gas..... |
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It's the bulb, not the ribbon. The ribbon will cause the missing pixel, not the light out. You do not need to take out the steering wheel and airbag. Adjust the steering wheel all the way toward you and down so you have enough room to take the cluster out. There are 2 torx screws that hold it in place. Disconnect 3 connectors on the back of the cluster and wiggle it out. Replace 2 small bulbs and it should be back to normal.
Last edited by tmv; 06-06-2011 at 09:33 PM. |
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Interestingly those are the only bulbs in the entire cluster, just those for the OBC readout. Everything else is LED backlight.
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Ok, so I just have to remove the cluster and not have to take anything apart? Sounds easy enough. Does anyone know which bulbs I'll need? I want to have all the things ready when I take it out.
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TMV, your a champ! It worked amazing & it only took about 7min....
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______________________________________ 2002 X5 4.4l Aero Kit & full Dinan Performance -Strut tower brace -Dinan Brembo Brakes BBK -Braided Lines -Dinan Cold Air Intake -Dinan MAF -Exhaust Stainless Steel Dinan -Stage 4 Engine Performance Software -Stage 4 Transmission Software -High Flow intake Manifold -4.8l 168 wheels -20's/Toyo ST2 -Bull Bar -DVD player/ TV, dvd Headrest 2007 Honda Fit Sport (daily commute) great on gas..... |
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It's really easy, just remove the two torkhead screws, pull the cluster forward (lower your steering wheel). Remove carefully the wiring harness's, take the cluster out & place it on a table. Then remove the 2 bulbs that TMV indicated. Replace with new bulbs from the stealership & whala......
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______________________________________ 2002 X5 4.4l Aero Kit & full Dinan Performance -Strut tower brace -Dinan Brembo Brakes BBK -Braided Lines -Dinan Cold Air Intake -Dinan MAF -Exhaust Stainless Steel Dinan -Stage 4 Engine Performance Software -Stage 4 Transmission Software -High Flow intake Manifold -4.8l 168 wheels -20's/Toyo ST2 -Bull Bar -DVD player/ TV, dvd Headrest 2007 Honda Fit Sport (daily commute) great on gas..... |
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