HELP! Dead Instrument Cluster!
05-03-2009 | 07:24 AM
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Help!
My new M5 (2006) arrived yesterday and everything works fine but the instrument cluster is dead. No lights at all and needles don't move. The trip computer in the iDrive doesn't work either.
Any ideas? I checked all of the fuses and they are fine. Is there a way to reset the computer or something? I don't want to have to wait a week for BMW to get it fixed.
My new M5 (2006) arrived yesterday and everything works fine but the instrument cluster is dead. No lights at all and needles don't move. The trip computer in the iDrive doesn't work either.
Any ideas? I checked all of the fuses and they are fine. Is there a way to reset the computer or something? I don't want to have to wait a week for BMW to get it fixed.
05-03-2009 | 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by awboy' post='866704' date='May 3 2009, 06:24 PM
Help!
My new M5 (2006) arrived yesterday and everything works fine but the instrument cluster is dead. No lights at all and needles don't move. The trip computer in the iDrive doesn't work either.
Any ideas? I checked all of the fuses and they are fine. Is there a way to reset the computer or something? I don't want to have to wait a week for BMW to get it fixed.
My new M5 (2006) arrived yesterday and everything works fine but the instrument cluster is dead. No lights at all and needles don't move. The trip computer in the iDrive doesn't work either.
Any ideas? I checked all of the fuses and they are fine. Is there a way to reset the computer or something? I don't want to have to wait a week for BMW to get it fixed.
About the problem, as a start, try disconnecting the battery for an hour or so. Then reconnect and see if it helps.
05-03-2009 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='866705' date='May 3 2009, 10:27 AM
Welcome to the forums mate!
About the problem, as a start, try disconnecting the battery for an hour or so. Then reconnect and see if it helps.
About the problem, as a start, try disconnecting the battery for an hour or so. Then reconnect and see if it helps.
Awaiting the hour to finish. Hope this will help although I doubt it
Will let you know!
05-03-2009 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by awboy' post='866741' date='May 3 2009, 07:18 PM
Thanks!
Awaiting the hour to finish. Hope this will help although I doubt it Will let you know!
Awaiting the hour to finish. Hope this will help although I doubt it
Will let you know!So you checked all the fuses? The ones in a glovebox and the others where the battery locates.
edit: BTW, please put your location on your member profile. There might me some skilled members near you who possibly could help you!
05-03-2009 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='866747' date='May 3 2009, 11:24 AM
Ok.
So you checked all the fuses? The ones in a glovebox and the others where the battery locates.
edit: BTW, please put your location on your member profile. There might me some skilled members near you who possibly could help you!
So you checked all the fuses? The ones in a glovebox and the others where the battery locates.
edit: BTW, please put your location on your member profile. There might me some skilled members near you who possibly could help you!
The hour long wait was for naught. No difference in the cluster.
Gonna call BMW roadside and then bring it to the stealership tomorrow. Ugh
Thanks for the help!
05-03-2009 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by awboy' post='866755' date='May 3 2009, 07:39 PM
Checked all the fuses yesterday, both in the glovebox and the trunk.
The hour long wait was for naught. No difference in the cluster.
Gonna call BMW roadside and then bring it to the stealership tomorrow. Ugh
Thanks for the help!
The hour long wait was for naught. No difference in the cluster.
Gonna call BMW roadside and then bring it to the stealership tomorrow. Ugh
Thanks for the help!
Next I would suggest charging the battery. These cars can do some crazy things when the voltage is low.
05-03-2009 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='866773' date='May 3 2009, 11:59 AM
Too bad...
Next I would suggest charging the battery. These cars can do some crazy things when the voltage is low.
Next I would suggest charging the battery. These cars can do some crazy things when the voltage is low.
05-03-2009 | 10:09 AM
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My Ride: 2006 550i - Metallic Mystic Blue, Sport Package, STEPTRONIC Auto Transmission, Leather Interior, Power Front Seats w/Lumbar Support, Xeonon Head Lights (Angel Eyes), Park Distance Control (PDC), 6-CD Changer, Adaptive Head Light, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Professional Radio, Premium Sound Package 13-Speakers Logic 7, Weather Band Radio, Voice Control (for Bluetooth Telephone Operatoin), 18" Run Flats, Rain-Sensing Wipers, Front/Rear Heated Seats, Flat Tire Monitor (FTM), Moonroof, Fold Down Rear Seats, Hardwired Valentine One
Originally Posted by awboy' post='866784' date='May 3 2009, 01:16 PM
I've got 12.49 volts on the battery. Should I go buy a charger?
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