Weird Broken Speedometer

Marvelousone · 05-27-2019, 10:52 AM

Ok, another weird one here:

About 9 months ago, my speedometer on the cluster of my 09' 135i started acting up. Basically, 'zero' is now anywhere between 160kph and 250kph depending on the day (changes every time I start the car), and as I drive, the needle goes up as expected until it literally hits and ticks against my fuel gauge.

Never been in an accident or anything that would contribute to a strange issue like this.

Has anyone seen this before, and if so, is there anything I can do to fix this?

Also, I am in Toronto so if the conclusion is that there is nothing I can do, then any suggestions on where to get it fixed would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Marv

dtla1 · 05-29-2019, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvelousone

Ok, another weird one here:

About 9 months ago, my speedometer on the cluster of my 09' 135i started acting up. Basically, 'zero' is now anywhere between 160kph and 250kph depending on the day (changes every time I start the car), and as I drive, the needle goes up as expected until it literally hits and ticks against my fuel gauge.

Never been in an accident or anything that would contribute to a strange issue like this.

Has anyone seen this before, and if so, is there anything I can do to fix this?

Also, I am in Toronto so if the conclusion is that there is nothing I can do, then any suggestions on where to get it fixed would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Marv

I know the JB4 has a function to reset the guages, and if I remember correctly you can also calibrate via NCS Expert

JimD · 05-29-2019, 01:54 PM

I don't know how to fix your gauge but I have noticed others saying they changed gauges so getting a cluster from the wrecking yard might be an option. I do not use my speedometer, however, because it is inaccurate. I enabled the digital speedometer that you see where you can get average or instantaneous mpg. The M cars have it and you can too. But you have to code it in. You can remove the BMW "Korrectur" from it, I don't know how to do that to the normal speedometer. The option to have it is something like "B_DIGITAL_V" and the high reading can be removed with a command like "B_DIGITAL_V_KORREKTUR". My notes indicate I set both to "activ". I used NCSExpert which you can get from Bimmergeeks.

Edrift · 07-19-2019, 09:03 AM

Simple and cool looking work around is to buy a heads up display unit off eBay. It plugs into your OBD2 port and projects the digital speed on to your windscreen.

Only cost me about $A25 delivered.

05-27-2019, 10:52 AM	#1
Marvelousone Private 9 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (1)	Weird Broken Speedometer - What are my options? Ok, another weird one here: About 9 months ago, my speedometer on the cluster of my 09' 135i started acting up. Basically, 'zero' is now anywhere between 160kph and 250kph depending on the day (changes every time I start the car), and as I drive, the needle goes up as expected until it literally hits and ticks against my fuel gauge. Never been in an accident or anything that would contribute to a strange issue like this. Has anyone seen this before, and if so, is there anything I can do to fix this? Also, I am in Toronto so if the conclusion is that there is nothing I can do, then any suggestions on where to get it fixed would be much appreciated. Thanks, Marv __________________ 2009 135i AT / CF Trim / ACS Pedals / Alpine HID 7000K / ST Coilovers / BMS DCI / VMR v701 18"/215/40 18"/245/35
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JimD Brigadier General 368 Rep 3,547 Posts Drives: 128i convertible Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, SC iTrader: (0)	I don't know how to fix your gauge but I have noticed others saying they changed gauges so getting a cluster from the wrecking yard might be an option. I do not use my speedometer, however, because it is inaccurate. I enabled the digital speedometer that you see where you can get average or instantaneous mpg. The M cars have it and you can too. But you have to code it in. You can remove the BMW "Korrectur" from it, I don't know how to do that to the normal speedometer. The option to have it is something like "B_DIGITAL_V" and the high reading can be removed with a command like "B_DIGITAL_V_KORREKTUR". My notes indicate I set both to "activ". I used NCSExpert which you can get from Bimmergeeks. __________________ 128i Convertible, MT, Alpine White, Black Top, Taupe Leatherette, Walnut, Sport Ordered 5/22/09, Completed 6/4/09, At Port 6/9/09, On the Georgia Highway 6/13/09, Ship Arrived Charleston 6/24/09 at 10pm, PCD 7/21/09
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Edrift Private First Class 75 Rep 187 Posts Drives: BMW 135i E88 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	Simple and cool looking work around is to buy a heads up display unit off eBay. It plugs into your OBD2 port and projects the digital speed on to your windscreen. Only cost me about $A25 delivered.
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