E39 Pixel problem

[Wizard$]

Hi

My 2002 E39 M5 has the dreaded pixel problem in the cluster.:thumbdo:

I've seen quite a few DIY fixes on the net, requiring importing a new ribbon. Is there any place in SA that would do such a repair? Has anyone tried the DIY?

Thanks

 

[ChefDJ]

Have never heard of this problem and so I had to Google it. Please keep us informed of your outcome when you find a solution.
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[RAArmstrong]

Have never heard of this problem and so I had to Google it. Please keep us informed of your outcome when you find a solution.
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More common issue with the High Obc :thumbs:

 

[Wizard$]

Have never heard of this problem and so I had to Google it. Please keep us informed of your outcome when you find a solution.
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Wow!! you are lucky!!!

 

[RAArmstrong]

Have never heard of this problem and so I had to Google it. Please keep us informed of your outcome when you find a solution.
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Wow!! you are lucky!!!

Thankfully as plebs with Low OBC don't really seem to suffer this fate :grin:

 

[Gregmeister]

Hi

My 2002 E39 M5 has the dreaded pixel problem in the cluster.:thumbdo:

I've seen quite a few DIY fixes on the net, requiring importing a new ribbon. Is there any place in SA that would do such a repair? Has anyone tried the DIY?

Thanks

Very common issue for "High" OBC. The displays are sensitive to heat and direct sunlight and were not made to deal with SA's kind of sun. I know of Combined Electronics in Cape Town that fixes/ replaces them, but it aint cheap. Just google the name. Both my Radio and Instrument cluster displays had to be replaced/ repaired and that cost me R5k, three years ago. Have not tried DIY, but if you comfortable with taking your cluster apart, don't see that it is too difficult a job. You'll probs save a fortune (if you do it right...)

 

[Mohammed@Auto X-cessorize]

I've had the same problem with my 2000 M5, I did the DIY, imported the ribbons, got 3 left if u interested.

 

[Wizard$]

I've had the same problem with my 2000 M5, I did the DIY, imported the ribbons, got 3 left if u interested.

Was considering the DIY - how difficult was it?

 

[Mohammed@Auto X-cessorize]

I've had the same problem with my 2000 M5, I did the DIY, imported the ribbons, got 3 left if u interested.

Was considering the DIY - how difficult was it?

Very intricate job, I messed up one ribbon, hence I got 3 left from a 5 pack:rollsmile:

I've got the instructions as well, most tricky part was removing the needles:yuck:

 

[Wizard$]

I've had the same problem with my 2000 M5, I did the DIY, imported the ribbons, got 3 left if u interested.

Was considering the DIY - how difficult was it?

Very intricate job, I messed up one ribbon, hence I got 3 left from a 5 pack:rollsmile:

I've got the instructions as well, most tricky part was removing the needles:yuck:

That's what I'm afraid of! Been doing a lot of research -seems latest view is to forget about removing needles, and drill 4 small holes to get to screws that hold display lcd to cluster. Mohammed, did all your pixels come back? Did you have to replace any bulbs?

Please PM price of ribbons and instructions:thumbs:

 

[Mohammed@Auto X-cessorize]

I've had the same problem with my 2000 M5, I did the DIY, imported the ribbons, got 3 left if u interested.

Was considering the DIY - how difficult was it?

Very intricate job, I messed up one ribbon, hence I got 3 left from a 5 pack:rollsmile:

I've got the instructions as well, most tricky part was removing the needles:yuck:

That's what I'm afraid of! Been doing a lot of research -seems latest view is to forget about removing needles, and drill 4 small holes to get to screws that hold display lcd to cluster. Mohammed, did all your pixels come back? Did you have to replace any bulbs?

Please PM price of ribbons and instructions:thumbs:

Tried that as well, worst than taking off needles , believe me, to drill into a small area like that is not easy, did one hole and decided against that, u got pm

 

[gconry18]

Please PM me 2. Mine also has this.

 

[Wizard$]

Update - found a place in CT that does this repair - need to remove cluster and ship to them - will keep you updated on progress

 

[gconry18]

Update - found a place in CT that does this repair - need to remove cluster and ship to them - will keep you updated on progress

I am in Cape Town too. Would you pm me the details?

 

[Mohammed@Auto X-cessorize]

Please PM me 2. Mine also has this.

If u don't come right with the repair place , let me know

 

[e30m30b35]

Any updates? My MID also has missing pixels...

 

[Wizard$]

Any updates? My MID also has missing pixels...

Well, to my complete disbelieve, after not driving the beast for 10 days or so, started up and problem disappeared!!! All pixels back and nice and bright!!!:rollsmile: Must have been poor contact somewhere that re-contacted itself!!

 

[DieselFan]

Maybe it's because you're a wizard lol

Sent from Samsung S5

 

[Clownshoe]

Any updates? My MID also has missing pixels...

Well, to my complete disbelieve, after not driving the beast for 10 days or so, started up and problem disappeared!!! All pixels back and nice and bright!!!:rollsmile: Must have been poor contact somewhere that re-contacted itself!!

Bastard. I think mine is worse...

 

[Wizard$]

Well, this lasted for about 20km's or so - I wonder if it has to do with the total combo of pixels used for display - anyway the problem is back!!!

Will pray to BMW gods to make go away again!raise:raise:raise: