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

[RED_Y_]

Originally Posted by leo95se

Anyone know how to, or have a resource for firmware updates? Mine came with 2014 firmware, IIRC. I don’t see nav directions on it, as an example.

Thx!

Which firmware you are talking about? NBT unit? Map updates? Search here there are multiple discussions about different updates.

Originally Posted by Kbeddis

Good point, I thought they would have checked it for functionality.

With regards to easys cable and ISTA is there a thread for this? I have no experience connecting to cars. Might be the best way forward to save some $$ - Can you also code service to the electronic log book?

Yes, check here https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1033991 you can use same cable to use it with ISTA, very powerful tool to maintain and troubleshoot your car, check this thread as well https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1568962

[DenBel]

Originally Posted by leo95se

Anyone know how to, or have a resource for firmware updates? Mine came with 2014 firmware, IIRC. I don’t see nav directions on it, as an example.

Thx!

You need esys and enet cable, the rest just google, there is plenty info on how to and what not to on f10 forum

[leo95se]

Originally Posted by RED_Y_

Which firmware you are talking about? NBT unit? Map updates? Search here there are multiple discussions about different updates.

Apologies I understood firmware was specific to the nbt unit itself. I’ll search around thx

[K-Bed]

RED_Y_

Out of curiosity i thought i would attach the cluster i was discussing earlier. Had the mechanic pull it out again.

And the mechanic this morning (who replaced it originally) is trying to tell me this is how they got it second hand (I don't buy it). You can see why the cluster odometer button is not working.

On last question, there are three iterations of the 6WB (62 10 9 383 671, 62 10 9 395 971, 62 10 6 821 076), can any one be put into the F15 x5 as long as they are "virginized" and programmed correctly. The mechanic is trying to tell me it has to be the specific model to match. From what i have read that is not true.

The date on the cluster serial number (stuck over the original part number, so part number 1 and 2) sticker is very close to the April production date of the car.

Still looking into coding etc. Myself, but just trying to get to the bottom of the replaced cluster

Any comments would be helpful, thanks!

[RED_Y_]

I think these are the numbers which are compatible:
62109395971
62108781321
62108796115
62108795217
I got P/N 62108796115
It more depends on if you have HUD or not. Not sure what is this sticky goo under the button is, that doesn't look normal at all. Button should be flat, yours looks stuck/sticky. I also do not recall having a second sticker on top of the original. And no it doesn't have to be specific production year, my car is 2014 and my 6WB cluster is dated 2017. If you had 6WB from the factory you don't need to do any coding, just virginized cluster.

[K-Bed]

There is HUD in the car, and it was a 6WB off of the production line, that is why i was comparing the dates. The sticker has the second part number which i listed as compatible, underneath is the 1st part number which is listed as compatible. A bit weird.

Handy to know that all i need is a virginized cluster as it had the 6WB to begin with. Just Plug and play! The good news is the mechanic fixed the button for free, but danced around the issue of the tape and goo on the cluster.

Thanks for the help and info!

[wolf.f10]

Originally Posted by jo2134

fixed the problem! Was a loose wire.

If anyone is interested in doing a 6wb retrofit i can help out with installation instructions and coding (for free of course =))

dude!!! Im in brooklyn, nyc! Plz help!! Im lost 😭😭😭

my ig is @wolf.f10 if it’s easier to reach out there!

[jdbretz]

Originally Posted by wdimagineer

You can code the logo. I did on mine briefly.

Reviving on old post looking for an answer. I read the thread and saw several mentions of coding this, but no one posted the values. I have the welcome screen coded, but the M50d logo doesn't appear beneath the tach.

I've tried coding DKOMBI / BMW_LOGO and MPM_LOGO to mpm_X5, but only the startup logo shows.

EDIT: Found it. The values are as follows in case anyone else is curious:
KOMBI / MPM_ENABLE --> aktiv
KOMBI / M_VARIANTE --> motorsport

[Nachos23]

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

He needs to make sure he has F15 DKombi, and not one from other F1x (e.g. F10, F01, etc.) as HUD Warping is different in F15.

Then make sure these are FDL Coded:

DKOMBI => NAVI_NBT_ENABLE = kein_nbt
HU_NBT => GUIDING_KOMBI_HUD = aktiv
HU_NBT => KOMBI_CIC = kombi_high

And just in case it needs saying, data can be displayed in DKombi or HUD, as selected via iDrive Menu. It is one or the other, but not both simultaneously.

Hey Shawn.

retro fitted the 6wb into F34 prod 10/15. got nav to display on KOMBI, but doesn't update regularly. essentially only before turns etc... did we miss configuring something? EVO ID4

Enabling Nav in HUD turns off HUD display and Disabling Nav in HUD allows it to display on KOMBI.

Can live with KOMBI only (but I've also posts like yours), but would be nice to update the graphics and information as I drive not only at the turns

Thoughts?

[shawnsheridan]

Originally Posted by Nachos23

Hey Shawn.

retro fitted the 6wb into F34 prod 10/15. got nav to display on KOMBI, but doesn't update regularly. essentially only before turns etc... did we miss configuring something? EVO ID4

Enabling Nav in HUD turns off HUD display and Disabling Nav in HUD allows it to display on KOMBI.

Can live with KOMBI only (but I've also posts like yours), but would be nice to update the graphics and information as I drive not only at the turns

Thoughts?

No idea. I have never heard of it not updating in real time.

[stalbans]

I'm up the the cafd injection point but I don't see the matching file for my I-level. What psdzdata version do I need?
Thanks..

[RED_Y_]

Double check the I-step version in VCM but sounds like yours has latest version. shawnsheridan Might be able to help you with specific PSdZData version.

[stalbans]

Maybe I'm reading the version information wrong, the choices I have in the box are newer that my cars current version? I don't know which one to pick.

[RED_Y_]

Just pick any, it will be fine.

[stalbans]

Special thanks to RED_Y_ and shawnsheridan for their help with my retrofit. Everything is working perfectly.

[stalbans]

How can you verify that your vin has been written to the dkomi ecu?

[RED_Y_]

Not sure what are you asking? How to check if your cluster was properly virginized?

[stalbans]

Hi all, will flashing a F15 6WB with the latest firmware update improve the functionality? Mine is a little dim during the day and I'd like to improve the refresh rate.
Thanks..

[RED_Y_]

Never heard of such procedure. Are you talking about I-Step update?

[stalbans]

Hi all, will flashing a F15 6WB with the latest I-Step update improve the functionality? Mine is a little dim during the day and I'd like to improve the refresh rate.
Thanks..

[bobonov]

I recently purchased a 2017 X5 that needs a replacement for the failing basic instrument cluster. I thought about upgrading to 6WA or 6WB, but I'm having a hard time finding the adapter in stock (part 61132471239 if I understand correctly). Any ideas where to find one?

[bobonov]

Disregard my last post, I found a seller that also has the adapter available.