Instrument cluster problem/display replacemant

MrMeshman · 03-11-2021, 02:51 PM

Hello guys, so a few days ago LCD display on my instrument cluster just went grey and stayed like that. Basically, it died.

I don't have clue about coding if I get a new one, so I found a cheap basic instrument cluster.
My question is is it possible to replace just that LCD display from one unit to my unit that is already on the car, so I don't have to code anything?
And if it is possible does someone knows if that LCD just plug and play or not, because I didn't see any video or post where someone is taking apart the whole instrument cluster?

Thanks

Wgosma · 03-11-2021, 04:06 PM

Look up details on the cluster at RealOEM.com.
My guess is the small LCD is not sold as separate part, in that case you either source cluster from salvage place and R&R the small display or maybe contact an electronics repair shop that works on car instrumentation- they are out there.

Alternative: new cluster, probably very pricey.

Orion4 · 03-11-2021, 05:32 PM

If you can't find someone local to repair/ replace that LED display, you may want to talk to a repair vendor such as :https://xemodex.com/us/product/instr...2-f33-f34-f36/ . I used a similar company to repair my dead pixels on the cluster on my 99 540.

Wires · 03-13-2021, 08:33 PM

I'm with Wgosma. I think this is a full 100% unit. Cheapest route would be a wrecker and get it coded to match your car.

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MrMeshman Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: Bmw f30 320d Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	Instrument cluster problem/display replacemant Hello guys, so a few days ago LCD display on my instrument cluster just went grey and stayed like that. Basically, it died. I don't have clue about coding if I get a new one, so I found a cheap basic instrument cluster. My question is is it possible to replace just that LCD display from one unit to my unit that is already on the car, so I don't have to code anything? And if it is possible does someone knows if that LCD just plug and play or not, because I didn't see any video or post where someone is taking apart the whole instrument cluster? Thanks Attached Images
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Wgosma Lieutenant Colonel 809 Rep 1,911 Posts Drives: 2012 F25 X3 28i (N52) Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Northern Nevada iTrader: (0)	Look up details on the cluster at RealOEM.com. My guess is the small LCD is not sold as separate part, in that case you either source cluster from salvage place and R&R the small display or maybe contact an electronics repair shop that works on car instrumentation- they are out there. Alternative: new cluster, probably very pricey.
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Orion4 Lieutenant Colonel 481 Rep 1,573 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sport Line Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne, FL iTrader: (0)	If you can't find someone local to repair/ replace that LED display, you may want to talk to a repair vendor such as :https://xemodex.com/us/product/instr...2-f33-f34-f36/ . I used a similar company to repair my dead pixels on the cluster on my 99 540.
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Wires Brigadier General 1658 Rep 4,899 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	I'm with Wgosma. I think this is a full 100% unit. Cheapest route would be a wrecker and get it coded to match your car.
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