help cluster??

[bmdubbs]

i have to change my cluster and before i do that i want to see what my options are. hartge has one that is identical to the one in the e70 but its in a e53. could i take one out of a e70 and put it in my e53???

[sethro]

You might run into problems with wiring, also I don't think that an E70 cluster would be direct swap. Your best bet would be to go with an advanced cluster from a 4.8is specifically made for E53's

[killcrap]

The 4.8is for 04-06 4.4i will work like its a 4.8is.
Will not utilize the rpm warning leds for 3.0, or any m62tu engine. this instrument cluster is $800 employee price for me. so i wouldnt recommend it, if your considering costs involved.

[m5james]

...or someone could go onto eBay and spend easily half that. I counted about 10 M5 clusters on eBay.

[killcrap]

Originally Posted by m5james

...or someone could go onto eBay and spend easily half that. I counted about 10 M5 clusters on eBay.

and the milage and vin will not match, as well as the central coding key. unless you find someone with specialized knowledge.

[m5james]

I know, but it seems lots of people are popping up all over the boards who can do coding. GT1 stuff seems to be getting cheaper and cheaper by the day. Buying a new or used cluster is going to require coding regardless, so why not save some money. On top of buying a cluster through the dealership, I'm going to assume coding through one will also cost more than finding someone local who can do it for less.

[bmdubbs]

no the shop i go to will do the coding for free been there for over 15 years so have a very good relationship with the owner and this shop is stricly bmw doesent void your warenty if you go to him.

[m5james]

Problem solved...there are m5 clusters all over eBay, hopefully w/ little to no dead pixels. If you don't find anything good on eBay, hop onto www.car-part.com and see what you can find.

[bmdubbs]

bump

[bmdubbs]

if i got a 4.6is cluster will it work on a 3.0l