M5 gauge cluster in a 530
09-09-2008, 12:13 PM
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The cluster has to be de- and re-coded.
If you just install it will give a transmission warning if you have an auto (because the M5/M6 is of course a SMG). The warning disappears when you put the lever in step-tronic, but then you have to shift manually
All the functions work fine (incl. the lights)
For just daily, home-work traffic I like to drive in auto and I don't like any warning signs popping up. So I didn't keep it installed. But the looks are great!!!
I have an appointment to get the cluster de-and recoded next friday
If you just install it will give a transmission warning if you have an auto (because the M5/M6 is of course a SMG). The warning disappears when you put the lever in step-tronic, but then you have to shift manually
All the functions work fine (incl. the lights)For just daily, home-work traffic I like to drive in auto and I don't like any warning signs popping up. So I didn't keep it installed. But the looks are great!!!
I have an appointment to get the cluster de-and recoded next friday
09-09-2008, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by jralber11' post='665586' date='Sep 9 2008, 09:47 PM
Short answer...Yes. We have a few members in Eurpoe who have retrofited these gauges to 520i's.
Also 2 Italians on 530i and 545i.
09-09-2008, 02:59 PM
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Yea I was interested in getting a cluster but I didnt think it had so much involved in the process. I guess it pays off to be a member in this forum!!
09-10-2008, 04:08 PM
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I found a cluster I might actually be able to get at an affordable price. The only thing is that the mileage is a bit off from the one I currently have on my car. Does anyone know if the cluster sets itself to the current mileage the car has or does it stay with the miles from the car it was on????
09-11-2008, 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by dmateo' post='666519' date='Sep 11 2008, 03:08 AM
I found a cluster I might actually be able to get at an affordable price. The only thing is that the mileage is a bit off from the one I currently have on my car. Does anyone know if the cluster sets itself to the current mileage the car has or does it stay with the miles from the car it was on????
09-11-2008, 12:19 AM
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The cluster has to be de- and re-coded.
If you just install it will give a transmission warning if you have an auto (because the M5/M6 is of course a SMG). The warning disappears when you put the lever in step-tronic, but then you have to shift manually All the functions work fine (incl. the lights)
For just daily, home-work traffic I like to drive in auto and I don't like any warning signs popping up. So I didn't keep it installed. But the looks are great!!!
I have an appointment to get the cluster de-and recoded next friday
If you just install it will give a transmission warning if you have an auto (because the M5/M6 is of course a SMG). The warning disappears when you put the lever in step-tronic, but then you have to shift manually
All the functions work fine (incl. the lights)For just daily, home-work traffic I like to drive in auto and I don't like any warning signs popping up. So I didn't keep it installed. But the looks are great!!!
I have an appointment to get the cluster de-and recoded next friday
Originally Posted by dmateo' post='666519' date='Sep 11 2008, 01:08 AM
I found a cluster I might actually be able to get at an affordable price. The only thing is that the mileage is a bit off from the one I currently have on my car. Does anyone know if the cluster sets itself to the current mileage the car has or does it stay with the miles from the car it was on????
09-14-2008, 04:48 PM
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So it will show the current mileage? Does it immediately show it or is there anything I'd need to bring it to the dealer and have it set?