Hello so I have a problem with my 2001 e46 yesterday I had my car parked outside after using it everything was fine I went to leave to my girlfriends house and I turn the car on but the cluster did like a weird noise and it shut off and no lights came on I es tripping for a minute and pulled in...

New to the four although I’ve had a e46 for a while now done most my research for d.I.y. ‘s here Got a 04 325ci for a decent price I suspect it was manual swapped I’m thinking they didn’t code the cluster but I’m hoping I’m wrong any help would be appreciated thanks the cluster works...

Hello! This is my first post on the forum, I'm looking to buy my first e46 and i've been test driving a few different models, and while testing one, it had a bad cluster and wouldn't mark the speed i was going, it would stay at 0mph. Everything else was working perfectly. When test driving after...

2003 m3 convertible is having a instrument cluster problem. Car sat for about 3 months turned it on and cluster was completely dead besides airbag,convertible light, and abs. Car starts no problem and drives fine. With all fuses in place radio powers on and off repeatedly and so does middle...

Hi all! I've got a fairly odd combination of electrical issues which have just sprung up. A few days ago, I started my 2001 330i vert (59,000 miles) for the first time in about 5-6 months (had to jump from another battery). Now: The gauges on the dash (tach, speed, temp, and gas) are entirely...

Hello everyone, I found out how to add shift lights to your normal E46 Instrument Cluster. Lets start with the requirements first: First: There are at least two cluster versions which i know about: Bosch and Motortronic. You will need to have a Instrument Cluster from Bosch. You can easily...

Just want to preface this thread with the standard "I've done the research" disclaimer and that I'm familiar with the process of making a used cluster match the mileage and VIN of one's own car. Two great tutorials can be found here...

Hello I'm wondering if someone can help me, I've been researching of what the issue is with my car as the cluster, steering wheel buttons and locking mechanism occasionally don't work. I've noticed that once I disconnect the radio itself (the old one) it works just fine everytime but of course...

Hello everyone, The instrument cluster in my car recently failed. I have already tested the fuses and taken the cluster apart and measured all the capacitors and couldnt find the fault, so I reached the conclusion that the cluster is shot beyond my ability to repair. Now I want to get a used...

Alright, so I currently have a new cluster in. orange break light and DSC light are on and I still can not figure out how to turn it off. I have swapped the m35050 chip from the original board to the new board, so the VIN matches and have reset the Steering angle sensor by going from lock to...

I know some of you might think this is a redundant question but I've been through all the e46 forums and have not been able to find a definitive answer. I rarely post because most of my questions have been solved with a few searched, but this speedo not working is really getting to me. So here...

Hello guys this is my first post on this forum. Thanks for tons of information. My 2003 e46 fuel gauge shows always empty with light on(not the service engine) I have replaced both passenger side fuel pump and driver side fuel lever pump or jet whatever its called. When I test my cluster with...

Hello guys.. I have a 323ci 2000 E46 I swap the original cluster from the E46 for the M3 version but I'm having one issue with the temperature indicator with my original E46 cluster the temp gauge keeps in the middle always but with the M3 cluster, the temp gauge moves to 3/4 any idea...

I recently bought an 03 330CI (FA) and the previous owner changed the cluster to a 00 323CI (ZCS) because the original cluster was apparently malfunctioning. The amazing people on this forum helped me to solve a cluster lighting problem and I'm hoping you guys can help me to solve one of my...

PROBLEM SOLVED. READ THROUGH THREAD I POSTED MY SOLUTION AND FINDINGS I have a 2003 330ci that I recently purchased and only the instrument cluster lights are not turning on. The rest of the dash/message center/radio etc. work however. I thought it was the kbus but if you turn the dimmer on...

Hi everyone, I have a 2001 330Ci with about 185k miles. So my turn signals and certain other displays(door/trunk open/seatbelt) on my cluster have been going crazy on me. For example when I'm driving and want to turn I'll turn my signals on but they wont indicate on the dash. They do work...

Hello forum, I am trying to use the unused switched +12V UGDO connection in the dash area for a power source. The green/blue wire (which I've read is supposed to give +12 switched) gives nothing (ground) but the gray/red does indeed give switched 12V, with the caveat that it's only on when the...

Is there any method to modify the electronics of the car so that the instrument cluster will become always illuminated so long as the key is inserted and switched to the "ON" position (even without switching on the head and tail lamps)?

I have 2005 325i with 133k and for the last few months I've been trying to figure out a problem with the turn indicator on the gauge cluster. When I use the turn indicator stalk, the actual bulb on the outside(right or left) comes on and blinks as usual. But the blinking green arrow(or the...

My girlfriend bought this car from a mom n pop dealer in Miami who claims to have a "Full Warranty" on all their used vehicles. Their warranty is parts at their cost and $60/hr labor.. screw that. I have had nothing but problems with the car but slowly fixing her up the right way. With that...