Computer data on the cluster did not lights up

2006 BMW 325
98,000 MILES
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GDOY99
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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
May 24, 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.
May 24, 2013 at 11:47 AM
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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?
May 25, 2013 at 7:39 AM
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Not fuses. This problem has to be adressed directly and if replacement is required, programing/coding has to be performed.



May 25, 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.
May 29, 2013 at 11:33 AM
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You know I read it again and I am not sure if you mean the back lighting for the display is dark or what?
May 29, 2013 at 11:36 AM
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GDOY99
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Two bottom windows on the cluster witch display all comp settings (temp, mileage, time, ...) do not lit with red lightt
May 30, 2013 at 7:35 AM
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I would scan the car with the BMW scan equipment and see if faults show up
May 30, 2013 at 9:56 AM