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    INFO: E46 Instrument Cluster Test

    Incase no one knows here's how to do it.
    Tests 1-2 are unlocked. Tests 1.2, 1.2 etc are known as sub-tests. Tests 3-21 are locked but Test 19 is the unlock function for accessing the displays.This should work with your vehicle.


    TEST 01. - Vehicle specific data including:
    SubTests:
    12345 1.0 = VIN
    7504 1.1 = Body number
    690151 6_1.2 = Part number of cluster
    039000 1.3 = Coding/Diagnosis/Bus Index
    1102 1.4 = Manufacturing date (calender week/year)
    06_110 1.5 = Hardware/software # of cluster (HW:06, SW:110)
    1E5_06 3_1.6 = injection status, number of cylinders, engine factor

    TEST 19. LOCK/UNLOCK
    Sub-Tests
    L-ON---
    L-OFF 19.0 =
    Displays changes from "L-ON" to "L-OFF" every second. To unlock test functions, press the cluster button immediately when it changes to "L-OFF". Tests are automatically locked when exiting test functions.

    TEST 02. - Cluster System Test - activates the gauge drivers, indicators and LEDs to confirm function.

    TEST 03. - SI Data
    Sub-Tests:
    1500 3.0 - Liters
    0 3.1 - Periodic inspection days (not applicable for US)

    TEST 04. - Momentary Consumption
    Sub-Tests:
    0267 4.0 = 26.7 liters/1000km
    0073 4.1 = 7.3 liters per hour

    TEST 05. - Distance Gone Consumptions
    Sub-Tests:
    0195 5.0 = 19.5 liters/100km
    226 5.1 = momentary distance to go (226km)

    TEST 06. - Fuel level sensor inputs in liters
    Sub-Tests:
    237415 6.0 = Fuel level aveg. *LH sensor input = 23.7 liters
    *RH sensor input = 41.5 liters
    0652 6.1 = Total tank level average = 65.2 liters
    0667 1_6.2 = indicated value and tank phase *1 = both sensors OK
    *2 = one sensor fault
    *3 = implausible input

    TEST 07. - Temp. and Speed
    Sub-Tests:
    032 7.0 = coolant temp. input 32C
    245 7.1 = outside temp. input 24.5C
    5283 7.2 = engine speed 5,283 RPM
    058 7.3 = vehicle speed 58km/H

    TEST 08. - Input values in HEX Form
    Sub-Tests:
    XXX 8.0-8.3 = Hex code, instrument cluster inputs

    TEST 09. - Battery Voltage
    Sub-Test:
    125 9.0 = 12.5v

    TEST 10. - Country Coding
    Sub-Test
    02 10.0 - US 02

    TEST 11. - Cluster Code
    Sub-Test
    000003 11.0 = Cluster Code

    TEST 12 - Not Used

    TEST 13 - GONG Test
    Sub-Test:
    Gong 13.0 = Activate gon by pressing buttong (gong response is delayed)

    TEST 14. - fault memory (NOT FOR DIAGNOSIS)

    TEST 15 to 18

    TEST 20. - Averg. fuel consumption - correction factor.
    The factor follows previous systems, with adjustment range of 750 - 1250. The adjustment method is new for the base cluster. If adjustment is necessary, enter into test 20 using the cluster button.

    The correction factor number is changed by using the sub-tests for the "ones, tens, and hundreds of the correction factor number. The digits will automatically scroll through 0-9 within each group (ones, tens, hundreds).

    Sub-Tests:
    XXX9 20.0 = Press the button when the correct "ones" position is attained.
    XX5X 20.1 = Press the button when the correct "tens" position is attained.
    12XX 20.2 = Press the button when the correct "hundreds" position is attained.

    TEST 21. - Software reset
    sub-test:
    reset 21.0 = Reset Software.

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    To access the test functions

    Press the odometer reset button and hold it with the key off.

    Turn the key to Position 1. The TEST screen will appear on the dash screen.

    Continue to press the Odometer reset button to scroll through the menu items and them utilize the time change button (the right side one) to select the sub-menus.

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    great info, thanks for the post...
    no way to show US measurements instead of metric is there?
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    this would be great in a "how-to" section. I think i'll put this one as a sticky for a while.
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    no way to show US measurements instead of metric is there?
    Sorry no.

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    Is there any way to change the dealer set computer options such as auto lock on doors and running light with out returning to dealer??

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    Is there any way to change the dealer set computer options such as auto lock on doors and running light with out returning to dealer??
    No.

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    I can't seem to get to the 'unlock' function.. I don't see the "L-ON" and "L-OFF" indicators..

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    Quote Originally Posted by BMWguy206 View Post
    Incase no one knows here's how to do it.
    Tests 1-2 are unlocked. Tests 1.2, 1.2 etc are known as sub-tests. Tests 3-21 are locked but Test 19 is the unlock function for accessing the displays.This should work with your vehicle.


    TEST 01. - Vehicle specific data including:
    SubTests:
    12345 1.0 = VIN
    7504 1.1 = Body number
    690151 6_1.2 = Part number of cluster
    039000 1.3 = Coding/Diagnosis/Bus Index
    1102 1.4 = Manufacturing date (calender week/year)
    06_110 1.5 = Hardware/software # of cluster (HW:06, SW:110)
    1E5_06 3_1.6 = injection status, number of cylinders, engine factor

    TEST 19. LOCK/UNLOCK
    Sub-Tests
    L-ON---
    L-OFF 19.0 =
    Displays changes from "L-ON" to "L-OFF" every second. To unlock test functions, press the cluster button immediately when it changes to "L-OFF". Tests are automatically locked when exiting test functions.

    TEST 02. - Cluster System Test - activates the gauge drivers, indicators and LEDs to confirm function.

    TEST 03. - SI Data
    Sub-Tests:
    1500 3.0 - Liters
    0 3.1 - Periodic inspection days (not applicable for US)

    TEST 04. - Momentary Consumption
    Sub-Tests:
    0267 4.0 = 26.7 liters/1000km
    0073 4.1 = 7.3 liters per hour

    TEST 05. - Distance Gone Consumptions
    Sub-Tests:
    0195 5.0 = 19.5 liters/100km
    226 5.1 = momentary distance to go (226km)

    TEST 06. - Fuel level sensor inputs in liters
    Sub-Tests:
    237415 6.0 = Fuel level aveg. *LH sensor input = 23.7 liters
    *RH sensor input = 41.5 liters
    0652 6.1 = Total tank level average = 65.2 liters
    0667 1_6.2 = indicated value and tank phase *1 = both sensors OK
    *2 = one sensor fault
    *3 = implausible input

    TEST 07. - Temp. and Speed
    Sub-Tests:
    032 7.0 = coolant temp. input 32C
    245 7.1 = outside temp. input 24.5C
    5283 7.2 = engine speed 5,283 RPM
    058 7.3 = vehicle speed 58km/H

    TEST 08. - Input values in HEX Form
    Sub-Tests:
    XXX 8.0-8.3 = Hex code, instrument cluster inputs

    TEST 09. - Battery Voltage
    Sub-Test:
    125 9.0 = 12.5v

    TEST 10. - Country Coding
    Sub-Test
    02 10.0 - US 02

    TEST 11. - Cluster Code
    Sub-Test
    000003 11.0 = Cluster Code

    TEST 12 - Not Used

    TEST 13 - GONG Test
    Sub-Test:
    Gong 13.0 = Activate gon by pressing buttong (gong response is delayed)

    TEST 14. - fault memory (NOT FOR DIAGNOSIS)

    TEST 15 to 18

    TEST 20. - Averg. fuel consumption - correction factor.
    The factor follows previous systems, with adjustment range of 750 - 1250. The adjustment method is new for the base cluster. If adjustment is necessary, enter into test 20 using the cluster button.

    The correction factor number is changed by using the sub-tests for the "ones, tens, and hundreds of the correction factor number. The digits will automatically scroll through 0-9 within each group (ones, tens, hundreds).

    Sub-Tests:
    XXX9 20.0 = Press the button when the correct "ones" position is attained.
    XX5X 20.1 = Press the button when the correct "tens" position is attained.
    12XX 20.2 = Press the button when the correct "hundreds" position is attained.

    TEST 21. - Software reset
    sub-test:
    reset 21.0 = Reset Software.

    Is this to get rid of my annoying tamper light on my trip odometer!!!!
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    My 2008 Chihuahua is Blue deal with it
    Always teaching now getting paid for it.

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    BMW Instrument Cluster - Test : Diagnostics

    Just for future reference:
    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyhzbSOcqJI[/ame]

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    TEST 06. - Fuel level sensor inputs in liters
    Sub-Tests:
    237415 6.0 = Fuel level aveg. *LH sensor input = 23.7 liters
    *RH sensor input = 41.5 liters
    0652 6.1 = Total tank level average = 65.2 liters
    0667 1_6.2 = indicated value and tank phase *1 = both sensors OK
    *2 = one sensor fault
    *3 = implausible input

    I know this is old thread but I want revive it. Correct me if I am wrong, if number 2 or number 3 is infront either 6.1 or 6.2 meaning there’s something wrong with that Sensor. For example, 2_6.2 meaning the R/H Sensor is not accurate and vice versa with the L/H Sensor.

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    Im wondering if by reseting my computer will my service engine soon light go off???

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