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

jluzbet · 12-30-2021, 04:31 PM

not sure if this has been asked, there are quite a few on ebay but all say HUD, does this even matter for those that dont have HUD?

-c- · 12-31-2021, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jluzbet

not sure if this has been asked, there are quite a few on ebay but all say HUD, does this even matter for those that dont have HUD?

From what I've seen on the web, you just don't use it.

Also be aware that the newer clusters had different Rom chips where you can't lower the milage and the one you buy should be less miles than your current vehicle.

Linux200 · 05-03-2022, 10:43 PM

Looks beautiful,

blackoutF15 · 06-06-2022, 01:41 PM

Guys, I had the 6wb installed today on my 2017 x5. I previously had 6WA. My coder remotely coded the cluster and it carried all info over. Now, the problem I have is HUD does not work. My car has hud and 6wb has the hud plug which I plugged in. HUD doesn't not show up anymore, and when I go to idrive setting the adjustments do not respond either. Anyone know what I can do? TIA

RED_Y_ · 06-06-2022, 07:31 PM

Does it come on at all? When you start the car? Might be a problem with 6WB cluster, what part number did you get?

blackoutF15 · 06-06-2022, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RED_Y_

Does it come on at all? When you start the car? Might be a problem with 6WB cluster, what part number did you get?

No it doesn't at all. When I go into I drive display settings for HUD, it doesn't respond to what I'm adjusting. The coder said he couldn't see option to code HUD. I'm thinking it's not compatible to f15 even though it has hud

Maverik259 · 06-06-2022, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by blackoutF15

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Originally Posted by RED_Y_

Does it come on at all? When you start the car? Might be a problem with 6WB cluster, what part number did you get?

No it doesn't at all. When I go into I drive display settings for HUD, it doesn't respond to what I'm adjusting. The coder said he couldn't see option to code HUD. I'm thinking it's not compatible to f15 even though it has hud

Are you sure you got one that is compatible with HUD. There are threads citing the specific part numbers.

blackoutF15 · 06-06-2022, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by blackoutF15

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Originally Posted by RED_Y_

Does it come on at all? When you start the car? Might be a problem with 6WB cluster, what part number did you get?

No it doesn't at all. When I go into I drive display settings for HUD, it doesn't respond to what I'm adjusting. The coder said he couldn't see option to code HUD. I'm thinking it's not compatible to f15 even though it has hud

Are you sure you got one that is compatible with HUD. There are threads citing the specific part numbers.

This is part number 62108796115. I ran it on real OEM website and it indicated for f15. Maybe something my coder missed?

blackoutF15 · 06-06-2022, 10:18 PM

The Navi in the middle of cluster does not show up either I just noticed

RED_Y_ · 06-07-2022, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by blackoutF15

This is part number 62108796115. I ran it on real OEM website and it indicated for f15. Maybe something my coder missed?

This is the right part number, I have the same one and HUD is working. Well check the physical connection first.
Then make sure 6WB was VO coded.
Make sure this was done:

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Also, VO Code HU_NBT so that the navigation syncs correctly with your 6WB. I noted this below with one of the issues I faced. So to be clear for everyone, you must "CODE" DKOMBI and HU_NBT.

blackoutF15 · 06-07-2022, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by RED_Y_

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Originally Posted by blackoutF15

This is part number 62108796115. I ran it on real OEM website and it indicated for f15. Maybe something my coder missed?

This is the right part number, I have the same one and HUD is working. Well check the physical connection first.
Then make sure 6WB was VO coded.
Make sure this was done:

Quote:

Also, VO Code HU_NBT so that the navigation syncs correctly with your 6WB. I noted this below with one of the issues I faced. So to be clear for everyone, you must "CODE" DKOMBI and HU_NBT.

Thank for the tips. I had another coder from UK Bravarian coding who specializes digital cluster retrofit for bmw helped me last night. Super nice guy, I found him on FB and he helped me with no charge even though he did not offer coding service remotely. He said he's coded hundreds of these 6wb units. He recoded my unit and ran diagnostics. Came to believe that the hardware inside could be f F10 instead of f15. Basically f10 hardware sitting inside of f15 shell. That's why everything else works fine except for HUD because the wrapping data is different for HUD from the 2 Fs. Sigh. Shady seller

RED_Y_ · 06-07-2022, 01:40 PM

Ouch, I hope you got the cluster form e-bay and can return/get your money back, this sucks.

77juli77 · 10-17-2022, 02:04 PM

Can you help me please with codding.

How to fix and make correct scale of the navi tips is not cut off at the edges.

Thank you

RED_Y_ · 10-17-2022, 03:14 PM

Not sure what do you mean by "correct scale", usually your navigation just doesn't show up if you did not code HU_NBT.

jmack123 · 11-24-2022, 11:24 AM

Not sure if this was answered previously and based on opasha's guide it seems like the answer is no - but is it necessary to disconnect the battery when swapping clusters?

RED_Y_ · 11-24-2022, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jmack123

Not sure if this was answered previously and based on opasha's guide it seems like the answer is no - but is it necessary to disconnect the battery when swapping clusters?

No, you don't need to disconnect the battery.

jmack123 · 12-02-2022, 05:45 PM

Random question, but I purchased a (used) cluster and it is missing the metal mounting clips. Can these be xfered from my old cluster to the new one easily?

jmack123 · 12-04-2022, 09:45 AM

It seems that after I installed the 6WB that pushing the shift knob to the left no longer activates Sport mode as it used to previously when I had the 6WA installed. Has anyone else experienced this? Is there a way to code this back in?

RED_Y_ · 12-06-2022, 11:26 AM

Not sure which knob on the left you are referring to, modes are switched by the buttons next to the shifter between Sport-Comfort-Eco (and Sport+ if coded).

Qsilver7 · 12-08-2022, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by jmack123

It seems that after I installed the 6WB that pushing the shift knob to the left no longer activates Sport mode as it used to previously when I had the 6WA installed. Has anyone else experienced this? Is there a way to code this back in?

Ditto Red_Y_...if you are referring to popping the gear shift lever over to the left...that is STEPTRONIC Transmission's M/S modes. If you just move the gear shift lever to the left and leave it alone...that is the STEPTRONIC sport mode and only affects the transmission and engine. This is NOT your driving experience SPORT MODE that changes not just the tranny & engine mapping...but the steering & suspension as well. The driving experience sport mode will also change the 6WB cluster's to a "red" sport display.

Again, moving the gearshift lever over to the left is the STEPTRONIC transmission feature/function/option which is explained in the owners manual (which can be found using the embedded manual in iDrive, too).

jmack123 · 12-08-2022, 09:45 AM

Ah thank you both for the clarification. Makes sense now.

Qsilver7 · 12-08-2022, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jmack123

Ah thank you both for the clarification. Makes sense now.

12-30-2021, 04:31 PM	#463
jluzbet Private 12 Rep 63 Posts Drives: F10 535, F15 X5, E93 335 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	not sure if this has been asked, there are quite a few on ebay but all say HUD, does this even matter for those that dont have HUD?
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05-03-2022, 10:43 PM	#465
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06-06-2022, 01:41 PM	#466
blackoutF15 First Lieutenant 351 Rep 380 Posts Drives: BMW X5 x35i Join Date: May 2021 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Guys, I had the 6wb installed today on my 2017 x5. I previously had 6WA. My coder remotely coded the cluster and it carried all info over. Now, the problem I have is HUD does not work. My car has hud and 6wb has the hud plug which I plugged in. HUD doesn't not show up anymore, and when I go to idrive setting the adjustments do not respond either. Anyone know what I can do? TIA
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RED_Y_ Colonel 1059 Rep 2,511 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 3.5d Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Does it come on at all? When you start the car? Might be a problem with 6WB cluster, what part number did you get?
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06-06-2022, 10:18 PM	#471
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F15 X6 6WB Digital Display Gauge Cluster Retrofit (Installation Guide and Pictures)

06-07-2022, 01:40 PM	#474
RED_Y_ Colonel 1059 Rep 2,511 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 3.5d Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Ouch, I hope you got the cluster form e-bay and can return/get your money back, this sucks.
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77juli77 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: X6 Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	Can you help me please with codding. How to fix and make correct scale of the navi tips is not cut off at the edges. Thank you
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RED_Y_ Colonel 1059 Rep 2,511 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 3.5d Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Not sure what do you mean by "correct scale", usually your navigation just doesn't show up if you did not code HU_NBT.
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11-24-2022, 11:24 AM	#477
jmack123 Captain 1301 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW X5 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: New England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW X5 [10.00]	Not sure if this was answered previously and based on opasha's guide it seems like the answer is no - but is it necessary to disconnect the battery when swapping clusters?
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jmack123 Captain 1301 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW X5 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: New England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW X5 [10.00]	Random question, but I purchased a (used) cluster and it is missing the metal mounting clips. Can these be xfered from my old cluster to the new one easily?
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12-04-2022, 09:45 AM	#480
jmack123 Captain 1301 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW X5 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: New England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW X5 [10.00]	It seems that after I installed the 6WB that pushing the shift knob to the left no longer activates Sport mode as it used to previously when I had the 6WA installed. Has anyone else experienced this? Is there a way to code this back in?
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12-06-2022, 11:26 AM	#481
RED_Y_ Colonel 1059 Rep 2,511 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 3.5d Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Not sure which knob on the left you are referring to, modes are switched by the buttons next to the shifter between Sport-Comfort-Eco (and Sport+ if coded).
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12-08-2022, 09:45 AM	#483
jmack123 Captain 1301 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW X5 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: New England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW X5 [10.00]	Ah thank you both for the clarification. Makes sense now.
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