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Old 10-04-2012, 03:38 PM
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how do you access the hidden menu?? Sorry still new to these cars, still trying to figure out the phone. Thanks

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Old 10-05-2012, 09:17 AM
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Why not just post it here? I'm sure others will want it down the road.
I think I should email it to a mod and have it in the "how-to's"
Guy, sorry I forgot to send the email. I was having a little too much fun with my Z32TT.
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Old 10-05-2012, 10:10 AM
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I think I should email it to a mod and have it in the "how-to's"
Guy, sorry I forgot to send the email. I was having a little too much fun with my Z32TT.
Please let us know when its posted...I would be interested in this DIY
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Old 10-05-2012, 11:56 AM
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The Cluster test does not help improve the pixel problems ...as far as my experience goes. At this point I have good and bad days...sometimes u can read something, while other times nothing.

However...If the car has been sitting in the driveway for 3 days...when I go start it all pixels work fine 100% ... but in a few hours they go back to 'normal' lmao
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I also want to see this how to for a $50 fix.
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Here is the PDF. Good Luck!
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File Type: pdf E38-E39-E53 Instrument Cluster Pixel Fix.pdf (767.9 KB, 751 views)
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Those ribbons from eBay do work and iron helps. I fixed radio pixels in my E39. Tedious but works great. Nice couple hours project. If you somewhat familiar with working with electronics and have solder iron - it's easy DIY
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I chose to complete the repiars to my cluster on my own with great results. I purchased a new ribbon cable online from a seller in Hungary. The cable was about $50 shipped and although the instrument cluster dissabsembly and repair was tedious, it was definitely worth it and a good project for a snowy day!
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There is seller in US this days and it was like $20 for ribbon. Tedious but nice project for the evening
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Old 10-09-2012, 09:05 PM
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There is seller in US this days and it was like $20 for ribbon. Tedious but nice project for the evening
Please tell us which seller you purchased it from?
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