Computer data on the cluster did not lights up

GDOY99

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2006 BMW 325
98,000 MILES

I have 2006 BMW 325XI WBAVD13576KT79189 and two day ago computer data on the cluster did not lights up I can see that computer working but all data is not lit everything else is working fine
Any advice would be appreciated

Friday, May 24th, 2013 AT 9:59 AM

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KHLOW2008

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You would need to test the cluster to see if it has failed. Appropriate scan tools would be required for the testing.

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Friday, May 24th, 2013 AT 11:47 AM

GDOY99

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Well this answer is a generic one I now that I need to test cluster with scanner but before I do that what
other test have to be done (Fuses, wiring connections.) And if the cluster fail do I need to code replacement cluster?

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Saturday, May 25th, 2013 AT 7:39 AM

KHLOW2008

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Not fuses. This problem has to be adressed directly and if replacement is required, programing/coding has to be performed.

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Saturday, May 25th, 2013 AT 8:19 AM

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Well you could try disconnecting the battery, this is like a computer reset.
Remove key and open trunk, wait several minutes, then slacken the negative post clamp 10mm nut and remove post clamp. Wait 30 minutes and reconnect.

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Wednesday, May 29th, 2013 AT 11:33 AM

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