BMW 5 Series (G30) 6WB Digital Cluster Repair

Is the digital instrument cluster in your G30 BMW 5 Series cutting out or has part of the display become distorted? This is surprisingly common in some 2017-2020 G30 5 Series models that’re fitted with 6WB digital cockpits. Fortunately, we rebuild these units in just 2-3 working days with a lifetime warranty included.

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When these stylish displays malfunction, expect to experience a variety of issues, including a partial loss of information, dim backlighting, or a display that cuts out completely.

Thankfully though, when this occurs you won’t have to incur the eye-watering cost of purchasing a brand-new unit. We’re able to test and remanufacture these BMW 5 Series 6WB digital clusters efficiently, affordably, and reliably.

We’ve been remanufacturing control units like these BMW G30 6WB clusters since 2005. Our company-wide defect rate is just 0.49% and we’ll cover you with an unlimited-mileage lifetime warranty.

We preserve immobiliser integrity throughout our process and you won’t have to recode the module back to your vehicle afterwards. Begin the rebuild process today by filling out our short test form.

What is the G30 6WB cluster?
The 6WB is a type of digital instrument cluster (referred to as a digital cockpit by BMW) fitted to 2017-2020 G30 5 Series vehicles.

The 6WB instrument cluster boasts a 12.3-inch fully digital display and it was available as standard on the G30 5 Series from launch in the United Kingdom. The 6WB digital cluster is compatible with BMW’s iDrive 6 infotainment system and it also has the ability to change its interface design based on the 5 Series’ selected driving mode.

These instrument clusters offered a fully digital alternative to the analogue and hybrid 6WA instrument clusters fitted to other BMW 5 Series models. The BMW G30 hybrid cluster (6WA) incorporated both analogue and digital cockpit features, such as physical gauges and printed dial markings, while also sporting an integrated TFT LCD. You might find that in some markets outside of the UK, standard-spec G30 BMW 5 Series models came equipped with analogue or hybrid (6WA) displays.

The 6WB digital cockpit unit found in the G30 5 Series (2017-2020), can also be found in other BMW models like the G32 6 Series (2017-2020) and the G11 7 Series (2015-2018).

BMW 5 Series digital cluster failure explained
Despite the stylish upgrade the release of the digital cockpit brought to the 5 Series, these control units are certainly not without their faults. Unfortunately, it’s common for the G30 6WB cluster to suffer internal component degradation, creating a number of issues for affected BMW owners.

When component degradation manifests itself in these units, it’s very common for the display to cut out unexpectedly while driving. As the issue develops, the display tends to cut out with increasing regularity. In other cases, owners might notice that only part of their BMW 5 Series’ digital cluster display has been lost, for example, some gauges may become unreadable or the backlighting may appear dimmer.

When investigating a defective digital cluster with a BMW-5-Series-compatible diagnostic tool, it’s common to find stored DTCs related to a loss of communication, such as E71405.

How to resolve BMW G30 6WB cluster problems
When met with the aforementioned symptoms, many 5 Series owners choose to purchase a brand-new digital cluster straight from BMW. However, not only could this cost you thousands of pounds, but it’s not guaranteed to permanently resolve your problems either.

This is because these units fail due to the commonly failing components they contain. If you opt for a like-for-like replacement, you’re simply reinstalling the same components that may well fail again in the near future. Worse still, you’d need to have a new cluster recoded to your vehicle at additional time and expense.

This is also worth keeping in mind if you’re looking to retrofit a G30 6WB digital cluster to a different spec BMW 5 Series or another model. It’s often worthwhile sourcing a unit that has been professionally remanufactured so that you’re not left with a lifeless display after just a short period of operation.

Our solution
Fortunately, we provide this very service for the BMW G30 6WB cluster. Simply fill out our brief test form with your details, we’ll collect the cluster from you, test it, remanufacture it, and return it to you via a tracked and insured courier. This process takes just 2-3 working days and all the while you’ll be able to monitor regular updates via our online portal.

We analyse these control units on hardware-in-the-loop testing rigs, allowing us to identify all underperforming areas of the control unit. Our expert techs will then strengthen these areas, in addition to resolving the root cause of failure, using components exceeding OEM specifications. This helps to enhance unit durability and keep your BMW 5 Series’ digital cluster free of issues for many years to come.

For further peace of mind, we’ll even cover your remanufactured unit with an unlimited-mileage lifetime warranty. To begin the process today, head straight to our test form.

Common failure symptoms:

• Display cutting out while driving
• Unreadable instrument gauges
• Loss of backlighting
• Complete loss of unit functionality

Common fault codes:

• E71405 – No message (LCD brightness control)
• B7F644 – Instrument panel: trip button short to ground

Test and rebuild:
We test control units on our own in-house-developed testing rigs. This allows us to spot hard-to-find faults and make sure that rebuilt units are fully functional and ready for the road.
 
Programming:
You won’t have to recode your rebuilt G30 6WB cluster to your BMW afterwards as we preserve this information throughout – your unit will be plug-and-play when you receive it back.
 
Quality:
We take pride in the quality of our service and this is part of the reason we are the chosen provider of automotive control unit remanufacturing for thousands of industry specialists across the world. Currently, our company-wide defect rate stands at just 0.49%.

Warranty:

Lifetime unlimited mileage*

How do I get my unit rebuilt?

To pay for the rebuild click the Shop Now link above, select your part number and click: Get yours rebuilt.

Print the payment/booking confirmation email.

Package the BMW G30 6WB cluster inside a sturdy box with plenty of packaging material and make sure you include your confirmation email in the box.

Send us your package by tracked courier (the shipping instructions are on the confirmation email).

Once received we will test, rebuild and return your BMW 5 Series’ digital cluster with an unlimited mileage lifetime warranty. If your unit turns out not to be faulty then we will refund your payment less a small testing fee and return shipping.

What if I don’t want to pay up front?

This is not a problem, if you prefer this option then follow these steps:

Fill in and submit this test form.

Print the booking confirmation email.

Package the BMW G30 6WB cluster inside a sturdy box with plenty of packaging material and make sure you include your confirmation email in the box.

Send us your package by tracked courier (the shipping instructions are on the confirmation email).

Once received, we will test your control unit and call to inform you of the outcome of testing. If your digital cockpit is faulty and you choose to go ahead with the rebuild, then we will take payment over the phone using a debit/credit card.

We will then rebuild your control module and return it to you with an unlimited mileage warranty.

If you require further information regarding this BMW G30 5 Series 6WB digital cluster then please contact us.