Cluster help Plz
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Cluster help Plz
I have problem with my cluster.
I just change my cluster to used one due a problem was in my car (drain battery because the cluster) so I get used one and the problem gone but now I have another problem which is the tamper dot. all service record on the Idrive marked with yellow triangle. and the cluster showing the wrong millage.
did the Vin change to the cluster will fix the service record on the Idrive or I have to deal with tamper dot?
any idea
I just change my cluster to used one due a problem was in my car (drain battery because the cluster) so I get used one and the problem gone but now I have another problem which is the tamper dot. all service record on the Idrive marked with yellow triangle. and the cluster showing the wrong millage.
did the Vin change to the cluster will fix the service record on the Idrive or I have to deal with tamper dot?
any idea
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You have a big problem. The tamper dot is visible because the VIN number in the Cluster(KOMBI) does not match the VIN in the CAS. The CAS and KOMBI works together to store all the cars info such as mileage and maintenance. The KOMBI is primary for mileage and maintenance with the CAS serving as a permanent backup in case the KOMBI needs replacing. So generally you cannot replace both at the same time without losing all of the car's info. (just some background info).
You can imagine the fraud if you could just replace the KOMBI anytime you feel like it. Therefore, if you replace the Kombi it needs to be with a brand new Kombi so the car's VIN can be programmed then all the car's info will transfer properly. There is no programmable way to change the VIN in the KOMBI, at least not with any current software. I have heard that the chip can be removed and reprogrammed but never heard of any one actually doing it.
I have had this issue before, thus my knowledge. Your best bet is to search for a new KOMBI. I was able to find a brand new one for $150 from the UK, some of the signs were different but works ok (actually the only difference was that there was no service light rather there was one check engine light. I was lucky I doubt you will find one for that price.
You can imagine the fraud if you could just replace the KOMBI anytime you feel like it. Therefore, if you replace the Kombi it needs to be with a brand new Kombi so the car's VIN can be programmed then all the car's info will transfer properly. There is no programmable way to change the VIN in the KOMBI, at least not with any current software. I have heard that the chip can be removed and reprogrammed but never heard of any one actually doing it.
I have had this issue before, thus my knowledge. Your best bet is to search for a new KOMBI. I was able to find a brand new one for $150 from the UK, some of the signs were different but works ok (actually the only difference was that there was no service light rather there was one check engine light. I was lucky I doubt you will find one for that price.
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If the used cluster had higher milage than your car it will always display the higher milage . You have to clear the Vin and milage with a programmer before installing to your car and then code it with Ncs with a blank MAN file.
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You have a big problem. The tamper dot is visible because the VIN number in the Cluster(KOMBI) does not match the VIN in the CAS. The CAS and KOMBI works together to store all the cars info such as mileage and maintenance. The KOMBI is primary for mileage and maintenance with the CAS serving as a permanent backup in case the KOMBI needs replacing. So generally you cannot replace both at the same time without losing all of the car's info. (just some background info).
You can imagine the fraud if you could just replace the KOMBI anytime you feel like it. Therefore, if you replace the Kombi it needs to be with a brand new Kombi so the car's VIN can be programmed then all the car's info will transfer properly. There is no programmable way to change the VIN in the KOMBI, at least not with any current software. I have heard that the chip can be removed and reprogrammed but never heard of any one actually doing it.
I have had this issue before, thus my knowledge. Your best bet is to search for a new KOMBI. I was able to find a brand new one for $150 from the UK, some of the signs were different but works ok (actually the only difference was that there was no service light rather there was one check engine light. I was lucky I doubt you will find one for that price.
You can imagine the fraud if you could just replace the KOMBI anytime you feel like it. Therefore, if you replace the Kombi it needs to be with a brand new Kombi so the car's VIN can be programmed then all the car's info will transfer properly. There is no programmable way to change the VIN in the KOMBI, at least not with any current software. I have heard that the chip can be removed and reprogrammed but never heard of any one actually doing it.
I have had this issue before, thus my knowledge. Your best bet is to search for a new KOMBI. I was able to find a brand new one for $150 from the UK, some of the signs were different but works ok (actually the only difference was that there was no service light rather there was one check engine light. I was lucky I doubt you will find one for that price.
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hi.
yes its possible i did it on a E60 2004 530d.. to get back your original mileage, you have to remove the old eeprom and putting a new one ( you have to take the backup file from the CAS) and after pluging back the cluster it will show the updated info ( maleage..service...)
sorry for my English, i'm from morocco
yes its possible i did it on a E60 2004 530d.. to get back your original mileage, you have to remove the old eeprom and putting a new one ( you have to take the backup file from the CAS) and after pluging back the cluster it will show the updated info ( maleage..service...)
sorry for my English, i'm from morocco
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