My BMW is Back to Normal

This is for all those E39 BMW owners out there. I'm sure many of you have experienced this problem. Missing pixels in the instrument cluster. I endured this problem for a couple of years until I stumbled upon a posting in www.bimmerfest.com forum. I learned that there is relief for all of us who need to see all of the on-board computer's information.

If you contact BMW of North America they may be able to help you. In my case, my car (2000 540i) has long been off warranty. I contacted BMWNA and spoke to a representative about my issue. From me, he requested some information, mileage, year & model. He also asked that I fax in a copy of my registration (I guess to verify VIN# and ownership). A few days went by and I received a call stating that my request for a replacement had been approved. He asked for a BMW dealership near to me and he arranged for the new part to be delivered to the dealer.

A service manager from the dealer contacted me. We set up an appointment and I later brought my car in. The repair took all of forty minutes and I was on my way. The final cost $92.16.

Even after 8 years, I am still riding in my "Ultimate Driving Machine."