Dead Pixels on MID?

jam919 · #1 09-23-2006, 01:23 PM

I can find quite a lot of information on getting the instrument cluster replaced when there are some dead pixels, but what about the Multi Informational Display? I have lots of dead and fading pixels on the MID that I'd like to fix. Can anyone help?

eldavo69 · #2 09-23-2006, 02:24 PM

MID is part of the dials, etc. cluster. They replace the whole unit.

Disco

Zulu95 · #3 09-23-2006, 03:18 PM

Do a search. There was info posted recently about a BMW NA assist for this wereyou only pay for 0.5 -1 hour labor to have it replaced. They pick up the tab for the part. It should be within the last month of posts.

Found it! http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...st-pixels.html

Scroll down to SeattleTopaz's post.

jam919 · #4 09-25-2006, 08:50 PM

Thank you - i had found the above information, but did not know that the MID was considered the gague cluster. my fault.

ppetit · #5 11-06-2006, 01:18 PM

Check VDORepair.com. The problem is poor contacts. They repair the problem where even the BMW replacement is prone to failure.

zzzzkev · #6 01-03-2007, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ppetit

Check VDORepair.com. The problem is poor contacts. They repair the problem where even the BMW replacement is prone to failure.

I overnighted my instrument cluster to VDORepair today. I will post result. Removal required a #10 torx wrench and about 7 minutes. Removal was as simple as could be. Galls me to think that BMW wanted $1000 to replace it. For less than half that I should get a better rebuilt returned to me. (Assuming VDORepair works as advertised).

zzzzkev · #7 12-21-2006, 08:22 AM

Hi all, Anybody have a DIY on replacing the instrument cluster yourself? I have the same fading/disappearing pixels issue with my '02 X5. I was told that my instrument cluster has to be replaced. '02 3.0 with 95K miles. I have tracked MPG, every expense, etc. on a spreadsheet since day one. Now, half the pixels are missing and I can't get accurate odometer readings, my trip meter can't be read, and the outside temperature might as well be non-existant. Very expensive car to own and maintain! How much is the cluster part?

jam919 · #8 12-21-2006, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by zzzzkev

Hi all, Anybody have a DIY on replacing the instrument cluster yourself? I have the same fading/disappearing pixels issue with my '02 X5. I was told that my instrument cluster has to be replaced. '02 3.0 with 95K miles. I have tracked MPG, every expense, etc. on a spreadsheet since day one. Now, half the pixels are missing and I can't get accurate odometer readings, my trip meter can't be read, and the outside temperature might as well be non-existant. Very expensive car to own and maintain! How much is the cluster part?

I am the O.P and I was able to get it replaced by BMW for $36.00! Seriously - it is the route to go.