PIXEL REPAIR help

[Jer_1974]

Hi

I have an e39 M5 and some of the pixels are away on the instrument cluster and radio display. Has anyone fixed these? I see a guide on ebay. If not what's the best cheapest way to fix them.

Cheers

Jeremy

[Neil.D]

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

[Jer_1974]

Thanks, Please email me @ [e-mail]. I see companies online who if you send it to them they charge about £200. Anyone used them.

[derin100]

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?

[belleair302]

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.

[Neil.D]

'tis sent, let us know if you give it a go.

Neil

[chrisr29]

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?

[e-mail]

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.

[Jer_1974]

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.

[belleair302]

RW Weaver in Cathcart would be my choice as a first port of call.

[Jer_1974]

belleair302 said:

RW Weaver in Cathcart would be my choice as a first port of call.

I have just had my car in to him for a service, dont think he does it.

[belleair302]

OK give one of these three a shout, all based down south but cetainly know their stuff re electronics etc.

Phil Crouch of CPC. Mobile [phone]
Bexley Motor Works 020 8304 9797
Darren Farrell aka Darjac 07807 689538

[Disco_Biscuit]

http://www.bba-reman.com/catalogue/Products.aspx?c...

we get ours repaired by these guys

[stewart jackson]

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 [e-mail]. Thank you very much.

[sparks_E39]

Got mine fixed for £80 (1999 E39)works good as new. from a guy based in Southampton. Mine was barely readable, common E39 fault.

[David87M3]

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 [e-mail]. Thank you very much.

Hi,
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

[steve1]

Neil,
Have just bought an X5 with a few pixels missing, could you let me have instructions please, [e-mail]

Thanx.

[richyb]

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

[richyb]

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.

[sparks_E39]

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.

Brilliant service, I live in Dorset so 30 mins to drive to Southampton, he was gone 40 mins and came back, plugged it in and its been fine ever since. £80 for an E39, highly recommended.

[mufcmad]

there is a place in bradford who deoes a good job £150