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Old 02-20-2007, 10:16 PM
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Instrument cluster replacement
Hi all! My X is 2001 made X5 4.4i. Due to some dead pixels in dash board display, I am thinking of replacing the whole instrument cluster. I searched in eBay and found 2 items, one is claimed to be for E39/E38 and E53 (item number: 62116914885), I searched in realoem.com with the part number and it showed the part is only for e39 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...410&rd=1&rd=1). The other one is clamed originally for E53 4.8is (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...492&rd=1&rd=1).

Just some stupid questuions: 1) Is the one claimed to be originally for 4.8is compatable with my 2001 made 4.4i? and how about the one for E39? 2) Are they plug and play which means no need any modification or recode? 3) My car is RHD car, is there any difference between RHD instrument cluster and LHD instrument cluster? 4) What else should I be noticed for instrument cluster replacement?

Really need you experts' help! Thanks for any inputs!
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The 4.8is cluster will fit but not all lights /features/functions work unless you put in lot of effort.
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Old 02-21-2007, 12:13 AM
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Quote:
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The 4.8is cluster will fit but not all lights /features/functions work unless you put in lot of effort.
Thanks for your reply. Anything else?
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Old 02-21-2007, 12:17 AM
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the instrument cluster from the e39 are exactly the same as the e53's

you will need to reprogram the cluster to reflect the current mileage...but that's all i know...there was a discussion a couple of days ago about this...and many more from a while back...
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Old 02-21-2007, 12:42 AM
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You could have it repaired:

www.VDORepair.com
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Old 02-21-2007, 12:44 AM
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how do they actually fix dead pixels?
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Old 02-21-2007, 09:52 AM
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Only new clusters can be reprogrammed and only if you have the proper equipment. Anything else will show a tamper dot. If you go for a used cluster some dealers will not reprogram it leaving you "dead in the water" as it were.

Dead pixles are a product of poor design and assembly of the clusters. There are articles listing how to repair the defect. The Roundel mag. has a number of companies offering a repair service of your existing cluster with a warranty better than OEM. Just don't drive your vehicle while the cluster is removed or you are back to the "tamper dot" problem.
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Where does the tamper dot appear?? I have a little dot just before the resetable km gauge...I always thought it was a cluster problem.
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it's right underneath the km or mi indictor next to the mileage
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Old 02-21-2007, 09:05 PM
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Call BMWUSA they will work out some sort of deal to replace cluster even out of warr. My 2001 4.4i cluster is being replaced next week. BMW is covering half. Good Luck
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