Fixing my E39 Instrument Cluster LCD Pixels at Home! E39 M5 Wagon Build Pt 22

[@blancA4blanc]

Keep up the good work, Along with E39Source and Nathan this is becoming an extremely valuable DYI resource for E39's

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Thanks for watching, more E39 content to come!

[@JOHN-wu2qn]

@@TheBimmerBarn You forgot to say DISCONNECT THE BATTERY, or PLUG THE CONNECTIONS INTO THE LIGHTS.

[@adriansmith6530]

Great informative video!.. and HURRAY, no annoying music.

[@bimmernath]

Brilliant video Chris. Really enjoy watching your channel 👍🏼

[@johndee7478]

Cant believe you have youtube chanel ,but not screwdrivers with torx. DUDE???? Are you for real?

[@JOHN-wu2qn]

My white strip where the screen sits was soldered on in 2 places, aftermarket butcher or genuine 2001 e39 530i standard? Also pulled the Temp gauge just enough to totally wreck it. Be careful there. P.S. I used emery boards (nail files) to finish cleaning. A very good and clear picture of the 4 clips on each connector is required !

[@danielcovich4450]

Great video thank you for all the little details. Helped me do mine in my e39

[@eva_resto]

Great video, thank you! I just did mine with the ribbon-only kit as it came with my car. Still having problems though with missing/feint LCD pixels, so I’ve just ordered a unit with a new screen attached to the ribbon, like you’ve used. Hoping for better results.

[@geneandrew1269]

Hi, great video. But one suggestion, can you edit and add to the beginning to check the bulbs on the back of the instrument panel that they are not burned out and define lack of illumination because the bulb(s) are burned out and actual pixel failure. It’s easy to think the lcd strip provides the illumination and think because it’s not glowing orange that it’s the strip when in fact it’s bulbs burned out. Also some BMW including my 2005 X5 use a different lcd assembly and ribbon which is different and costs a lot more money. God Bless.

[@eaglerider94]

Best to just replace all of the bulbs if one is going to go through this labor intensive process. Those bulbs are OLD!

[@williamskagen9901]

Most important tip in my opinion is buying a cable with display pre-attached. Not at all worth saving a couple of bucks trying to align to the old display

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Definitely saves you a ton of work!

[@vguitarman]

Thank you for this. Thank you for showing me there's no way in hell I'm going to attempt this..😂😂

[@TheBimmerBarn]

😂😂😂

[@eSavoylounge]

Very very good video explaining in details how to tackle this problem 👏

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@christophebuisson7536]

Some serious tedious work ! great job.

[@marcioreis2648]

Another awesome video. Period.

[@martinwaddingham5110]

Great video, but I have a question that I'm sure you can answer for me. Rather than melting holes to get to the hidden screws, why don't you remove the instrument needles and lift the panel off. I was just about to do this to mine and then figured there is probably a very good reason why you don't do it that way. Thanks again, Martin.

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Yeah, great question! The reason is that the needles are attached in a very specific manner to the motors behind the panel. If you remove the needles, you'll have a VERY hard time reinstalling them in the correct position (otherwise gauges won't be accurate). hope that makes sense, thanks for watching!

[@autoesteticamelocardetaili8995]

Retiras los topes de las agujas y ellas bajan sola a su posición en descanso sin topes, ahí pegas una cinta haces una marca con un marcador sobre la cinta y después las vuelves a colocar frente a la marca, subes las agujas con el dedo y vuelves a colocar los topes de las agujas, de esa manera no se pierde la calibración de fábrica…

[@Lexa_BY]

Ты шлейф просто прижал? Все так паяльником приклеивают🤔

[@Jeffrey_M]

Hey. Do you know what bulbs are used for the ASC and ABS lights in the cluster? Thanks.

[@Emily1963eh]

Really nice job, my 540 will appreciate this vid, thumbs up from me.

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Awesome, thank you!

[@enriqueclaure1314]

Using a soldering iron is the stupidest thing to do. Unfortunately, I figured this out late. A Dremel tool will do little damage and access screws as well.

[@greebj]

Not stupid at all, I fix plastic things all the time with a temp controlled soldering iron. You can set it to just hot enough and it won't go through PCB and there's no chance of damaging the screw head.

[@31acruz]

Can I get this for my E36 M3 ? my mileage counter does not even light up

[@NdnaJnz7]

Hmm... The (Amazon) description of the LCD panel with ribbon cable you specify states it must be bonded to the circuit board with a T-bar soldering tip. You did not seem to do that in this video. Or did I totally miss something? Is that Amazon seller now selling a different assembly?

[@TheBimmerBarn]

You're correct! T-solder is recommended but if you clean the contacts well, the assembly itself actually presses the circuits against each other, making a solid connection.

[@NdnaJnz7]

@@TheBimmerBarn Got it. Thx for the reply.

[@bobhaidar702]

Youre awsome man ! Great job!

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Thanks! :)

[@virginijuspozniakas6409]

Hi i have problem with pixels but sometimes it work normal and sometimes just all pixels turn on. Have u heart about that?

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Bad connection with the display, try installing a new one maybe?

[@sylvainsplete8197]

Merci

[@samaleksanyan4191]

Why did you have a tamper dot after you reinstalled the cluster all the way?

[@TheBimmerBarn]

My engine swap, the cluster sees different vins on the other body modules. Thanks for watching!

[@sirmo667]

Now you need to code it and sync the mileage cause you have a mileage tamper dor

[@alexanders860]

No tamper dot there. Replacing the LCD isn't tampering anything. The mileage isn't coded in LCD screen :)

[@nitroruski7986]

tamper dot comes from instrument cluster as a whole unit dont know if a abs ecu replacement will but tamper dot comes always with cluster change

[@im_so_es_ef_wit_it]

Do you know if driving the vehicle without the cluster will present any issues? Codes?

[@TheBimmerBarn]

I'm certain it will cause some fault codes, but you could likely drive a car like this. It would probably lead to a tampering dot on the cluster because of a mileage difference when you reinstalled. This can be coded out by a professional. Good luck!

[@im_so_es_ef_wit_it]

Thank you for your reply. I asked because I attempted to do the cluster repair but I ruined 2 of the stepper motors now I need to send the unit out and I need to move the vehicle when there’s street cleaning.

[@ollyau2250]

@@im_so_es_ef_wit_it I just did the same thing today!! So annoyed with myself. Speedo needle now doesn't spring back. I think when I drilled the hole the drill bit picked up the clear plastic sheet under the face and must have pulled the needle up a mm or 2 which stuffed the internal spring. I just hope the parts don't take too long for the repairer to get in.

[@RivieraByBuick]

So u did not solder it. Why ?

[@Chris.6]

Sik vid boi

[@orhansengul8021]

You did an awesome job for sure. But this is not for average folks to do..

[@L.m.CeeTee]

Looks like im sending my 540 by a tech.

[@ch9nce]

is it still holding strong today? I want to do this, and have some doubts

[@TheBimmerBarn]

Still holding strong :)

[@ch9nce]

@@TheBimmerBarn welp i tried it and broke all my needles.

[@rothhammer4675]

What torx size are the screws that he had to uncover

[@TheBimmerBarn]

The golden ones holding are T10, and the smaller silver ones holding down the LCD display are T9!

[@Squattarights666]

also, seeing the Seafoam and oxygen sensors on your shelf there it's perfectly clear your an enthusiastic amateur ... Oxygen sensors must come from the dealership... always... even though they are Bosch brand, there's a quality difference between the dealer and anywhere else.. Same goes for spark plugs... Don't know why but it's absolutely a fact. Also, you must replace the O2's in pairs, both the pre and post cat at same time, and for the V8's, it's best to replace ALL FOUR, even if only one is bad... that's just how it is. Also, Seafoam is terrible shit... don't use it. For a fuel additive, use the Techron one that's just straight Techron, or BG.

[@johndee7478]

WTF? EVery minute has an add....This wont work... for me...

[@alexanders860]

Add what?

[@JOHN-wu2qn]

Install AdBlock program on your computer or iPad. No ads here..

[@maxforce]

Nope.

[@E39yokal]

Where's the soldering?just magically connected itself.

[@TheBimmerBarn]

I didn't use any soldering! It's held in place with enough pressure you don't need to solder it.