My car has over a hundred thousand miles and lately the odometer has shown different readings- ranging from under a hundred thousand to over two hundred thousand. Is this a computer problem? How do I avoid selling it as miles unknown when I decide to trade it in?
2007-07-15 09:06:33 · 4 answers · asked by Michael S 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ BMW
It's a 1999 528i E39.
2007-07-15 11:25:45 · update #1
Your instrument cluster is completely electronic (ie; no mechanical cables/linkages...etc).
This is an electronics related problem. A new cluster is expensive. Your best bet is to get a used one from a salvage yard.
This article describes how you would remove a typical BMW instrument cluster. It goes further by removing the PC board, but since you are replacing the whole thing, you have less involved steps.
http://www.bavauto.com/newsletter/2005_n405_newsletter.pdf#page=5
2007-07-15 17:45:17 · answer #1 · answered by Snowie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a wreck yard or salvage yard and get a 2nd hand complete cluster in working condition and fit in.Look for one close to your last reading.
good luck.
2007-07-19 05:51:27 · answer #2 · answered by george.m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can change the board or even try the capacitors in the old board..all the best
Nataraj
Bahrain
2007-07-15 17:50:40 · answer #3 · answered by natarajan k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what year is this car ????
2007-07-15 09:31:55 · answer #4 · answered by Mike H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋