X5 Instrument Pixel Fix

Naz · #1 11-23-2005, 06:36 PM

Hey there, can anyone help me out with a fix on the instrument panel. SOme of the pixels on my unit are not there. I have tried the fix on here but still no luck. Do I spray the contact cleaner on top of the circuit board or underneath the circuit board. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

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ghani · #2 11-23-2005, 07:16 PM

same problem here

Chris F. · #3 11-23-2005, 08:05 PM

Unfortunately there isn't much you can do except have the unit replaced at your dealer or send the cluster out to repair yourself. I believe the website is www.vdorepair.com .... However you won't be able to drive your X5 during the repair. The cluster is very very easy to take out -- just a copule of bolts around the top of the cluster.

Naz · #4 11-23-2005, 08:18 PM

I wish it was that easy. I am in Sydney Australia and I don't think there is anyone here that can repair this item. Wish I was in the states.......

UCrewX5 · #5 11-23-2005, 08:22 PM

I am planning on installing the guage rings on Friday and will be looking to see if I can use the tips shown on the home page to fix the couple of pixels on mine that are intermitent. I will post the results later in the day on Friday.

Naz · #6 11-23-2005, 08:37 PM

That would be great. Let me know how you go. Thanks

Juanted · #7 11-23-2005, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UCrewX5

I am planning on installing the guage rings on Friday and will be looking to see if I can use the tips shown on the home page to fix the couple of pixels on mine that are intermitent. I will post the results later in the day on Friday.

I'm thinking about that mod myself... (see what you guys are doing to me?)

Looking forward to your write-up, Jeff. Take tons of pics!

Juan

praveen_cv · #8 11-23-2005, 11:45 PM

I had the same problem with my 2003 X5. Did a search and found a thread on bimmerfest. Apparently this is a known problem. check this thread out -

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83256

I wrote to Lenora and she wrote back saying a rep would contace me. I'm hoping for the best.

In my opinion, it is worth a try.

good luck

mikevn · #9 09-15-2011, 11:09 PM

Hi Naz, 6 years on now we're fixing this in Australia. I've done it for a couple of friends.

Sundayjumper · #10 09-17-2011, 09:32 AM

I fixed mine myself last month by fitting a new ribbon cable. Not an especially easy job, but it worked.

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