Instrument cluster code EEP_1

[alec.m]

I have this code EEP_1 where the mileage should be. Also petrol gauge, temperature gauge and rev counter are not working. I`ve searched the internet and it seems like the best option is to replace the cluster with one that is working. I`ve read t-tony`s how to guide on removing the cluster and it doesn`t seem too daunting.
My car is a 2000 3.0 auto
A few questions:
1. I`ve used real oem and it appears the same cluster is found on all models from 01/1998 to 06/2002. Can anyone confirm this before I start looking.
2. Will it be a straight swap without having to do anything? I know it`ll show the wrong mileage and the tamper dot will be present but I can live with that.
3. Is it possible to have the correct mileage put in.
4. Any advice, thoughts or issues I haven`t thought of would be much appreciated.
Alec

 

[colb]

Have a good search on the forum for past threads on replacement of the cluster. There is a small plug at the rear of the cluster which carries info for your car so that has to be switched over to the replacement cluster.

 

[Zephyr]

3. Yes, you need the PaSoft software on a laptop and a cable. For obvious reasons I can not share online neither of the above info.

 

[alec.m]

3. Yes, you need the PaSoft software on a laptop and a cable. For obvious reasons I can not share online neither of the above info.

I am not too bothered about the mileage being wrong. Can you tell me if I fitted a second hand hand instrument cluster if it would work without doing anything to it?

 

[Zephyr]

I am not too bothered about the mileage being wrong. Can you tell me if I fitted a second hand hand instrument cluster if it would work without doing anything to it?

I had an issue back when I had an e36 and although I swapped the instrument cluster still had no results.
I remember that it was not the instrument cluster fault but the small circuit board behind.
I do not know how it called in English, but it is a small cirquit inside a white plug with many pins.
maybe you have to try this first. I am sure that the resident breakers can help you more in this issue.
to directly give an answer, yes, any speedo from a six cylinder engine that is the same type as yours (M54 I guess) can fit.
but first I would try 1- recoding, 2-the plug and whatever this is called and 3-a full swap.
hope I helped somehow.

 

[alec.m]

I had an issue back when I had an e36 and although I swapped the instrument cluster still had no results.
I remember that it was not the instrument cluster fault but the small circuit board behind.
I do not know how it called in English, but it is a small cirquit inside a white plug with many pins.
maybe you have to try this first. I am sure that the resident breakers can help you more in this issue.
to directly give an answer, yes, any speedo from a six cylinder engine that is the same type as yours (M54 I guess) can fit.
but first I would try 1- recoding, 2-the plug and whatever this is called and 3-a full swap.
hope I helped somehow.

Thanks for your input. I hate electrical problems

 

[motco]

Zephyr, it's called a coding plug.

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