F15 X6 6WB Digital Display Gauge Cluster Retrofit (Installation Guide and Pictures)

aschmidt · 02-09-2019, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RED_Y_

It depends, some clusters work with or without HUD, some part numbers work only for non-HUD models. Depends. I got a newer one so it will work with any configuration.

Got it thanks, do you mind posting what was the part number or how to identify “newer” version which will work with HUD?

RED_Y_ · 02-09-2019, 10:04 PM

Since they have many versions in different production a lot of numbers are there.I think these 4 should work with or without HUD:
62109395971
62108781321
62108796115
62108795217
I got a newer one with P/N 62108796115

RED_Y_ · 03-14-2019, 10:56 PM

Well got mine installed today, looks amazing but I have one question about the navigation directions, I coded HU_NBT and i see directions on my head up display like i used to before with my old 6WA cluster. Is this a normal behavior or I need to do something else so they show up on the new cluster as well?

jo2134 · 03-15-2019, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by RED_Y_

Well got mine installed today, looks amazing but I have one question about the navigation directions, I coded HU_NBT and i see directions on my head up display like i used to before with my old 6WA cluster. Is this a normal behavior or I need to do something else so they show up on the new cluster as well?

I have the 6WB, pretty sure they only show on the cluster if your HUD is off

RED_Y_ · 03-15-2019, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jo2134

I have the 6WB, pretty sure they only show on the cluster if your HUD is off

Yep, thank you, I figured that its only on the cluster or on the HUD. But looks damn good! Love it!

jo2134 · 03-15-2019, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RED_Y_

Yep, thank you, I figured that its only on the cluster or on the HUD. But looks damn good! Love it!

Enjoy it!

I look at the 6WB more than the HUD now

RED_Y_ · 03-15-2019, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jo2134

Enjoy it!

I look at the 6WB more than the HUD now

That's why I asked, can't take my eyes off 6WB

jo2134 · 03-15-2019, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RED_Y_

That's why I asked, can't take my eyes off 6WB

Now to just find out how to code it to stay in day (white) mode at night instead of the orange

SupersixM · 06-03-2019, 02:44 PM

Revived.

What is the new virtual cluster called? ie 6WA, 6WB etc. And any word/rumors on retrofitting??

-c- · 06-03-2019, 03:27 PM

Not to mention seems like the 40e was the only x5 other than the M that you could not get the digital cluster for,

Wonder if you could code it and it work but just not show how many miles you can go in electric .... hmmmm

Anybody think it would work in a 40e ?

gwes · 06-03-2019, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by -c-

Not to mention seems like the 40e was the only x5 other than the M that you could not get the digital cluster for,

Wonder if you could code it and it work but just not show how many miles you can go in electric .... hmmmm

Anybody think it would work in a 40e ?

It will work - but the EV functions won't be there - so you won't be able to see your battery percentage etc. They never added that stuff to the software on the cluster so the menus and stuff just aren't present.
On another forum there was a guy who tried to retrofit the 6WB cluster on his 530e (i think) and that was the result.

-c- · 06-03-2019, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gwes

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Originally Posted by -c-

Not to mention seems like the 40e was the only x5 other than the M that you could not get the digital cluster for,

Wonder if you could code it and it work but just not show how many miles you can go in electric .... hmmmm

Anybody think it would work in a 40e ?

It will work - but the EV functions won't be there - so you won't be able to see your battery percentage etc. They never added that stuff to the software on the cluster so the menus and stuff just aren't present.
On another forum there was a guy who tried to retrofit the 6WB cluster on his 530e (i think) and that was the result.

Good to know !

ManImCool · 07-11-2019, 09:35 PM

Can someone tell me what the little red area of the speedo is? It's typically somewhere around the 70mph range when I notice it, but I wasn't on the freeway when I took this picture. It could be my imagination but I think it appears after at least moderate acceleration, and disappears after some coasting?

gwes · 07-11-2019, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ManImCool

Can someone tell me what the little red area of the speedo is? It's typically somewhere around the 70mph range when I notice it, but I wasn't on the freeway when I took this picture. It could be my imagination but I think it appears after at least moderate acceleration, and disappears after some coasting?

It’s telling you that you’re going 16 over the speed limit.

fkiani · 08-03-2019, 10:45 AM

Hello! New to this forum and need help please. The instrument cluster on my X5 2014 F15 has an issue where the turn indicators don't light up on the cluster but work fine outside on the car. BMW have advised replacing the cluster. Has anyone experienced this issue before? Can I retrofit a 6WB cluster onto a 2014 X5 xdrive50i? Anyone here that can help with coding if I do a diy job on the cluster replacement? Any help would be appreciated.!

RED_Y_ · 08-03-2019, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by fkiani

Hello! New to this forum and need help please. The instrument cluster on my X5 2014 F15 has an issue where the turn indicators don't light up on the cluster but work fine outside on the car. BMW have advised replacing the cluster. Has anyone experienced this issue before? Can I retrofit a 6WB cluster onto a 2014 X5 xdrive50i? Anyone here that can help with coding if I do a diy job on the cluster replacement? Any help would be appreciated.!

Yes you can, if you use properly virginized cluster it is very straight forward, just follow the guide.

fkiani · 08-03-2019, 02:31 PM

Ok thanks - new to this as you know, what do you mean by 'virginized' cluster? I am planning on buying and fitting a used cluster unit.

RED_Y_ · 08-03-2019, 11:00 PM

You can't just buy used 6WB cluster and plug it in, you will have problems with mileage as well as you will get the temper protection dot etc., so used cluster needs to be "reset" and for newer versions your VIN needs to be added to the clutser, this process called virginizing. Unless you are buying a brand new cluster from the dealer, which is quite expensive.

leo95se · 08-11-2019, 08:06 PM

anyone know how to do a firmware update to the 6wb? my firmware is a few years old, so im missing things like nav and the mph warning. thx!

RED_Y_ · 08-12-2019, 02:03 PM

I am not 100% sure but I don't think that there is a separate firmware for the cluster.

djrabbi · 09-19-2019, 09:18 PM

Can someone help me with trying to get the navigation to show up on the screen? I only am seeing music. HUD is off.

RED_Y_ · 09-19-2019, 09:46 PM

Did you code it all per guide?

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