M3 Gauge Cluster Retrofit and Dealer Service

FlashMonkey929 · 11-03-2015, 05:01 PM

Hi all,

I've recently run into a problem with the M3 gauge cluster and dealer servicing of my vehicle. I bought the car used from a friend and already had the M3 cluster retrofit done to the car. This was about 2 years ago and unfortunately my friend no longer has the original cluster. I currently have my car in at the dealer to take care of a few issues (exhaust rattle, adaptive headlight failure, navigation map updates) and my service advisor is stating they cannot update the software on my car due to the cluster not being the one the car came equipped with.

Has anyone else with the M3 cluster retrofit had any issues with having software updates performed on their vehicle? I would definitely prefer not to buy a new stock cluster just to have these warranty issues taken care of, but it looks like I may have to.

If anyone here has had experience with this and can offer advice, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Fred_Boosted · 11-08-2015, 03:18 PM

What software they say they can't update? The idrive should have nothing to do with cluster, since they are two different unit. But I'm not 100% sure.

If it is the NAV map, then you can find a vendor to down load one, then update with USB drive. I did mine for $50.

VTECaddict · 11-11-2015, 03:57 AM

The dealer always updates the entire car at once. So wrong/retrofitted/malfunctioning modules will not allow the update to proceed.

trixdout · 11-11-2015, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlashMonkey929

Hi all,

I've recently run into a problem with the M3 gauge cluster and dealer servicing of my vehicle. I bought the car used from a friend and already had the M3 cluster retrofit done to the car. This was about 2 years ago and unfortunately my friend no longer has the original cluster. I currently have my car in at the dealer to take care of a few issues (exhaust rattle, adaptive headlight failure, navigation map updates) and my service advisor is stating they cannot update the software on my car due to the cluster not being the one the car came equipped with.

Has anyone else with the M3 cluster retrofit had any issues with having software updates performed on their vehicle? I would definitely prefer not to buy a new stock cluster just to have these warranty issues taken care of, but it looks like I may have to.

If anyone here has had experience with this and can offer advice, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Dealer was giving me shit about my cluster when I did the LED mod when my rear brake sensor went off and the brakes were still fine. The rear sensors fail and he tried putting on me the cluster is wrong. Later that year when I went to finance the car since the lease was up, the salesman made sure the tech guys fixed it. Sure enough it was replaced for free.

feuer · 11-12-2015, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FlashMonkey929

Hi all,

I've recently run into a problem with the M3 gauge cluster and dealer servicing of my vehicle. I bought the car used from a friend and already had the M3 cluster retrofit done to the car. This was about 2 years ago and unfortunately my friend no longer has the original cluster. I currently have my car in at the dealer to take care of a few issues (exhaust rattle, adaptive headlight failure, navigation map updates) and my service advisor is stating they cannot update the software on my car due to the cluster not being the one the car came equipped with.

Has anyone else with the M3 cluster retrofit had any issues with having software updates performed on their vehicle? I would definitely prefer not to buy a new stock cluster just to have these warranty issues taken care of, but it looks like I may have to.

If anyone here has had experience with this and can offer advice, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Just two months ago I had the turbos replaced and got a software update with M3 cluster.
Unless is not done correctly and is not interfering no dealer should refuse to service your car due to Magnuson-Moss Act.
Good luck!

Nitrousbird · 11-12-2015, 08:01 AM

I can't see why there would be an issue updating with the M3 cluster. Assuming you did update KOMBI via Expermodus, it will be setup properly for the car.

SUHleen · 11-13-2015, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by feuer

Just two months ago I had the turbos replaced and got a software update with M3 cluster.
Unless is not done correctly and is not interfering no dealer should refuse to service your car due to Magnuson-Moss Act.
Good luck!

Did you happen to change out any LED's or do anything like that? I kinda want to do the M3 cluster

feuer · 11-13-2015, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUHleen

Did you happen to change out any LED's or do anything like that? I kinda want to do the M3 cluster

No, just the cluster. I only did it because it cost me about $70/80 total

11-03-2015, 05:01 PM	#1
FlashMonkey929 I Shoot People For Money 1215 Rep 2,110 Posts Drives: 2023 Portimao MSport X1 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Honolulu iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 BMW 330i ZHP [0.00] 2023 BMW X1 [10.00]	M3 Gauge Cluster Retrofit and Dealer Service Hi all, I've recently run into a problem with the M3 gauge cluster and dealer servicing of my vehicle. I bought the car used from a friend and already had the M3 cluster retrofit done to the car. This was about 2 years ago and unfortunately my friend no longer has the original cluster. I currently have my car in at the dealer to take care of a few issues (exhaust rattle, adaptive headlight failure, navigation map updates) and my service advisor is stating they cannot update the software on my car due to the cluster not being the one the car came equipped with. Has anyone else with the M3 cluster retrofit had any issues with having software updates performed on their vehicle? I would definitely prefer not to buy a new stock cluster just to have these warranty issues taken care of, but it looks like I may have to. If anyone here has had experience with this and can offer advice, I'd greatly appreciate it.
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

11-08-2015, 03:18 PM	#2
Fred_Boosted Captain 91 Rep 632 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW 335i [8.00]	What software they say they can't update? The idrive should have nothing to do with cluster, since they are two different unit. But I'm not 100% sure. If it is the NAV map, then you can find a vendor to down load one, then update with USB drive. I did mine for $50.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-11-2015, 03:57 AM	#3
VTECaddict Where'd my VTEC go? 487 Rep 6,066 Posts Drives: 06 330i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (4)	The dealer always updates the entire car at once. So wrong/retrofitted/malfunctioning modules will not allow the update to proceed. __________________ AW/Terra \| ZSP \| ZPP \| ZCW \| iDrive \| CA Mods: BC BR coilovers \| Blacklines \| M-tech rear \| dual exhaust \| M3 steering wheel \| BMW SSK \| ZHP shift knob \| High-kick CF spoiler \| NBT Retrofit M3 front control arms \| M3 rear guide rods \| Manzo rear toe and camber links \| Monroe rear shock mounts \| Varrstoen ES1 19x9.5+20 Front, 19x11+25 rear
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-12-2015, 08:01 AM	#6
Nitrousbird Banned 438 Rep 1,602 Posts Drives: '07 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Powell, OH iTrader: (2)	I can't see why there would be an issue updating with the M3 cluster. Assuming you did update KOMBI via Expermodus, it will be setup properly for the car.
	Appreciate 0 Quote