6wb retrofit full instruction guide

IK6SPEED · 04-26-2020, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by freespirit

Hi

I just bought a 6wb cluster, brand new with 0miles and never coded for any car or vin.

so is it just a matter of removing 6wa and vo code 6wb and code headunit and kombi or is it more than that? Also do you suggest to do the coding with factory headunit on and once the cluster is all set then install the retrofitted id5 headunit or i can directly code with retrofitted id5 headunit on?

Thanks.

What did the brand new unit cost you and where did you purchase it from?

freespirit · 04-26-2020, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

Quote:

Originally Posted by freespirit

Hi

I just bought a 6wb cluster, brand new with 0miles and never coded for any car or vin.

so is it just a matter of removing 6wa and vo code 6wb and code headunit and kombi or is it more than that? Also do you suggest to do the coding with factory headunit on and once the cluster is all set then install the retrofitted id5 headunit or i can directly code with retrofitted id5 headunit on?

Thanks.

What did the brand new unit cost you and where did you purchase it from?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/253484573197

$1050 including taxes and shipping.

IK6SPEED · 04-26-2020, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by freespirit

https://www.ebay.com/itm/253484573197

$1050 including taxes and shipping.

If $977 with free shipping from Latvia, why did you pay $1050 for shipping and taxes?

eBay does not collect sales tax from Latvia.

I would also note other info in listing does not match reality, including manufacture date etc.

But most likely will be fine.

It’s fine to install after other retrofits.

freespirit · 04-26-2020, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

If $977 with free shipping from Latvia, why did you pay $1050 for shipping and taxes?

eBay does not collect sales tax from Latvia.

I would also note other info in listing does not match reality, including manufacture date etc.

But most likely will be fine.

It’s fine to install after other retrofits.

eBay collected sales tax

Price $977.00
Shipping Free
Sales tax $70.83
Total: $1,047.83

So is it just a matter of vo coding 6wb or do you think there is much more than that and needs a professional coding service?

Thanks.

IK6SPEED · 04-26-2020, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by freespirit

Quote:

Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

If $977 with free shipping from Latvia, why did you pay $1050 for shipping and taxes?

eBay does not collect sales tax from Latvia.

I would also note other info in listing does not match reality, including manufacture date etc.

But most likely will be fine.

It's fine to install after other retrofits.

eBay collected sales tax

Price $977.00
Shipping Free
Sales tax $70.83
Total: $1,047.83

So is it just a matter of vo coding 6wb or do you think there is much more than that and needs a professional coding service?

Thanks.

There is no sales tax for Latvia shipping to USA which brings more questions.

Given your past issues troubleshooting, you should get a professional involved imo.

freespirit · 04-26-2020, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

There is no sales tax for Latvia shipping to USA which brings more questions.

Given your past issues troubleshooting, you should get a professional involved imo.

Thank you so much IK6SPEED for mentioning this "There is no sales tax for Latvia shipping to USA which brings more questions."

I had a chat with the seller about this. He relisted the item with US as location but still ebay is collecting the sales tax of $70.

Finally ended up cancelling the ebay order and bought the item directly from his website for $922 including shipping and no tax. That's a $130 discount thank thank you so much

skarimi · 06-26-2020, 02:04 PM

Does anyone know if it is possible to retrofit a different style of 6wb cluster to F32?

I like how my G01 cluster looks. Sport/Sport+ looks is different and I like it better than the all red look.

the instrument cluster from a G30 or a G01 probably will not physically fit in an F32.. but can the ones that fit be made to look similar to the new ones from G30 or G01?

chrbmw · 11-02-2020, 09:03 AM

Is it possible to get the original milage into the new 6WB cluster when retrofitting?

freespirit · 11-02-2020, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by chrbmw

Is it possible to get the original milage into the new 6WB cluster when retrofitting?

Yes possible

cjsansom · 11-04-2020, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by atzebmw

If it's new there's no need to change the eeprom data.
Only coding is necessary.
Here's a guide for VO coding:
http://www.bmwesys.com/guides/VO%20C...ep%20Guide.pdf
At point 6 you have to change the 6WA to 6WB.
And at point 12 you have to code your HU and DKombi.

Anyone by chance DL and archive all of these PDF's before the site went down??

atzebmw · 11-04-2020, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cjsansom

Anyone by chance DL and archive all of these PDF's before the site went down??

Yes...

mike78 · 11-03-2021, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by atzebmw

Yes...

Hi, I have an F30 2013 without HUD and I am planning to buy a 6wb but there its not supported by BMW (its not in realoem). Besides the steps described in the above pdf, is there anything else that should be done ?

Has anyone done this in an unsupported bmw?

Regards,
Mike

atzebmw · 11-03-2021, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mike78

Hi, I have an F30 2013 without HUD and I am planning to buy a 6wb but there its not supported by BMW (its not in realoem). Besides the steps described in the above pdf, is there anything else that should be done ?

Has anyone done this in an unsupported bmw?

Regards,
Mike

I think the most people here have the 6WB retrofitted in an unsupported BMW, because it is official supported from 2017 and the most people here have older cars.
Yes, there can arise some problems or missing items but most of the problems can also be fixed and in the end it will work.

mike78 · 11-04-2021, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by atzebmw

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike78

Hi, I have an F30 2013 without HUD and I am planning to buy a 6wb but there its not supported by BMW (its not in realoem). Besides the steps described in the above pdf, is there anything else that should be done ?

Has anyone done this in an unsupported bmw?

Regards,
Mike

I think the most people here have the 6WB retrofitted in an unsupported BMW, because it is official supported from 2017 and the most people here have older cars.
Yes, there can arise some problems or missing items but most of the problems can also be fixed and in the end it will work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by atzebmw

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike78

Hi, I have an F30 2013 without HUD and I am planning to buy a 6wb but there its not supported by BMW (its not in realoem). Besides the steps described in the above pdf, is there anything else that should be done ?

Has anyone done this in an unsupported bmw?

Regards,
Mike

I think the most people here have the 6WB retrofitted in an unsupported BMW, because it is official supported from 2017 and the most people here have older cars.
Yes, there can arise some problems or missing items but most of the problems can also be fixed and in the end it will work.

Ok thanx for the feedback. I will proceed and let you all know about the result. Forgot to mention that I have android screen with nbt.

Sepehrtab · 11-22-2021, 04:53 PM

Hello everyone,
I have a 2017 440Xi and I had retrofit the 6WB cluster around 3 months ago, suddenly one day my service got reset and it was telling me that I have to do the oil change, and soon after that dealership called me to book me in for service because they got a call from the car that it needs service and I told them what happened and they had to reset the service. Yesterday the same thing happened and now they say we have to do diagnostics which you know it will cost a lot and I know it's because of the cluster because every time this happens, first cluster goes blank for a few seconds after I start the car. I am not sure if it's because of any mistake that I did during coding or not. If anybody can help I would appreciate it a lot.

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skarimi Enthusiast 6 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 435i M Performance Edition Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Edmonton, AB iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW 435i [0.00] 2019 BMW X3 [0.00]	Does anyone know if it is possible to retrofit a different style of 6wb cluster to F32? I like how my G01 cluster looks. Sport/Sport+ looks is different and I like it better than the all red look. the instrument cluster from a G30 or a G01 probably will not physically fit in an F32.. but can the ones that fit be made to look similar to the new ones from G30 or G01? __________________ 2015 BMW 435i ///M Performance Edition - Black Sapphire Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Piano Black Trim w/ Satin Chrome Highlight
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Sepehrtab New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: BMW 440xi Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Hello everyone, I have a 2017 440Xi and I had retrofit the 6WB cluster around 3 months ago, suddenly one day my service got reset and it was telling me that I have to do the oil change, and soon after that dealership called me to book me in for service because they got a call from the car that it needs service and I told them what happened and they had to reset the service. Yesterday the same thing happened and now they say we have to do diagnostics which you know it will cost a lot and I know it's because of the cluster because every time this happens, first cluster goes blank for a few seconds after I start the car. I am not sure if it's because of any mistake that I did during coding or not. If anybody can help I would appreciate it a lot.
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