PIXEL REPAIR help
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Sadly this is a common problem as the circuit boards go 'dry' after time so I have read.
I have a document with instructions and pictures on how to repair the problem. Most people get a new binnacle fitted which costs just shy of a grand.
I dont know anyone who has done this proceedure and take no responsibility for it! If your OK with a spanner and want the details post up your email and I will send it to you. I dont know how to upload a word document.
Neil
I have a document with instructions and pictures on how to repair the problem. Most people get a new binnacle fitted which costs just shy of a grand.
I dont know anyone who has done this proceedure and take no responsibility for it! If your OK with a spanner and want the details post up your email and I will send it to you. I dont know how to upload a word document.
Neil
Thanks, Please email me @ jwie@yahoo.com. I see companies online who if you send it to them they charge about £200. Anyone used them.
I would also check on prices from your main-dealer.
Looking back at the invoices in the history of my newly acquired E39 540i Touring the original/previous owner was initially quoted £612 for a new instrument cluster in August '06.
He actually had it done this year January '08 just before I bought it and was charged £397...and I have no missing pixels.
Maybe it's coming down?
Looking back at the invoices in the history of my newly acquired E39 540i Touring the original/previous owner was initially quoted £612 for a new instrument cluster in August '06.
He actually had it done this year January '08 just before I bought it and was charged £397...and I have no missing pixels.
Maybe it's coming down?
Neil.D said:
Sadly this is a common problem as the circuit boards go 'dry' after time so I have read.
I have a document with instructions and pictures on how to repair the problem. Most people get a new binnacle fitted which costs just shy of a grand.
I dont know anyone who has done this proceedure and take no responsibility for it! If your OK with a spanner and want the details post up your email and I will send it to you. I dont know how to upload a word document.
Neil
Hi, could you send this to me as well please?I have a document with instructions and pictures on how to repair the problem. Most people get a new binnacle fitted which costs just shy of a grand.
I dont know anyone who has done this proceedure and take no responsibility for it! If your OK with a spanner and want the details post up your email and I will send it to you. I dont know how to upload a word document.
Neil
chris@glenmark.co.uk
My 528i has the same problem. I wouldn't pay to have it done but if I can do it myself for free then I'll give it a go.
Thanks, Chris.
belleair302 said:
Jer, where are you based? There are a number of people who will repair your pixels, often the problem is pretty simple and can be connector related.
I'm based in Glasgow, Do you know anyone. Thanks for the email. I see a guy does it on ebay for £150.00 with life time warrenty.Neil.D said:
Sadly this is a common problem as the circuit boards go 'dry' after time so I have read.
I have a document with instructions and pictures on how to repair the problem. Most people get a new binnacle fitted which costs just shy of a grand.
I dont know anyone who has done this proceedure and take no responsibility for it! If your OK with a spanner and want the details post up your email and I will send it to you. I dont know how to upload a word document.
Neil
Hi Neil. I aso have a BMW with faulty pixels although its an old X5. Would you be kind enough to send me the "do it yourself" instructions please? I am stewartjackson@btconnect.com. Thank you very much.I have a document with instructions and pictures on how to repair the problem. Most people get a new binnacle fitted which costs just shy of a grand.
I dont know anyone who has done this proceedure and take no responsibility for it! If your OK with a spanner and want the details post up your email and I will send it to you. I dont know how to upload a word document.
Neil
stewart jackson said:
Neil.D said:
Sadly this is a common problem as the circuit boards go 'dry' after time so I have read.
I have a document with instructions and pictures on how to repair the problem. Most people get a new binnacle fitted which costs just shy of a grand.
I dont know anyone who has done this proceedure and take no responsibility for it! If your OK with a spanner and want the details post up your email and I will send it to you. I dont know how to upload a word document.
Neil
Hi Neil. I aso have a BMW with faulty pixels although its an old X5. Would you be kind enough to send me the "do it yourself" instructions please? I am stewartjackson@btconnect.com. Thank you very much.I have a document with instructions and pictures on how to repair the problem. Most people get a new binnacle fitted which costs just shy of a grand.
I dont know anyone who has done this proceedure and take no responsibility for it! If your OK with a spanner and want the details post up your email and I will send it to you. I dont know how to upload a word document.
Neil
here's some instructions site is dog slow for me
http://www.fracknaps.com/read/?p=EJGE1HBN&st=2
better options
http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/543597
the fault is lack of pressure on the ribbon cable inside the display
Edited by David87M3 on Thursday 12th March 16:56
The ebay guy is supposed to be really good. Here's the link to a guide for a E38.
http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/543597
http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/543597
richyb said:
sparks_E39 said:
Got mine fixed for £80 (1999 E39)works good as new. from a guy based in Southampton. Mine was barely readable, common E39 fault.
Yeah, this is the guy who is supposed to be really good. Lots of good reviews. Gassing Station | BMW General | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff