M550i Instrument Cluster Coding

carbahn_m550i · 05-23-2022, 03:58 PM

Greetings everyone! Does anybody know how to code the digital speedometer to show 200MPH/330KMH? I personally don't like Alpina version of coding from Bimmercode. I found a guy on IG who has done it on his car, but he doesn't respond either my DMs or any comment on his page. TIA

WretchedRefuse · 05-23-2022, 08:00 PM

Check out the Bimmercode G30 cheat sheet at https://www.bimmercode.app/cars/g30/. Look under "Display Options Instrument Cluster" for your type of Instrument Cluster Control Unit (DKOMBI2 or DKOMBI4.)

carbahn_m550i · 05-23-2022, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by WretchedRefuse

Check out the Bimmercode G30 cheat sheet at https://www.bimmercode.app/cars/g30/. Look under "Display Options Instrument Cluster" for your type of Instrument Cluster Control Unit (DKOMBI2 or DKOMBI4.)

I looked 100 times before and wasn't able to locate it until now. Thank you. Much appreciated!

WretchedRefuse · 05-24-2022, 07:35 AM

Once you've coded it, could you send a photo of what the 200 mph speedometer looks like? I'd be interested in seeing that.

Joe-BMW33 · 05-24-2022, 08:13 AM

I just coded mine to 200mph, but I used ProTool, it is a "Popular" menu item in ProTool, kind of like Simple mode for Bimmercode. It was literally one click.

I too do not like the Alpina display. Just too much blue going on.

Kosmic · 05-24-2022, 09:38 AM

Bimmercode-> first coding the Cluster to standard (ALPINA to Original )
then:
-> Instrument cluster → (DKOMBI2)
→ expert mode
→ 3000 display_configuration
→ MPA_ENABLE → to active

carbahn_m550i · 05-25-2022, 09:23 AM

Here is the result from coding. My satisfaction is above and beyond! Thanks to everyone for an advice.

mishka69 · 05-26-2022, 07:13 AM

I try this :
-> Instrument cluster → (DKOMBI2)
→ expert mode
→ 3000 display_configuration
→ MPA_ENABLE → to active
on my 540i 2017 is not working

Kosmic · 05-26-2022, 09:10 AM

you have a full digital cluster 6WB?

mishka69 · 05-26-2022, 11:05 AM

im not sure. looks like picture above

Joe-BMW33 · 05-26-2022, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by mishka69

im not sure. looks like picture above

Run your VIN, if you have the 6WB cluster it will be listed. If you don't have it, this ain't gonna work for you.

https://www.mdecoder.com/

WretchedRefuse · 05-26-2022, 07:30 PM

Interesting that the redline on your 2018 M550i is 7000 RPM, but the redline on my 2020 M550i is 6000. Does anybody know why it was reduced?

mishka69 · 05-28-2022, 12:44 PM

I have nstrument Panel Sensatec is that 6WB

kubax86 · 05-28-2022, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mishka69

I have nstrument Panel Sensatec is that 6WB

It's not 6WB

r1cero · 05-30-2022, 12:24 PM

I've just tried reverting from alpina to original and I don't see option to revert, it says something along the lines 'use backup to restore original option'. What am I missing here?

ezaircon4jc · 05-30-2022, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by r1cero

I've just tried reverting from alpina to original and I don't see option to revert, it says something along the lines 'use backup to restore original option'. What am I missing here?

You probably have to use the backup to get the original display. Try that (using the backup) and see what happens.

r1cero · 05-30-2022, 02:03 PM

Can it be a problem if in the meantime, my software got updated? I suppose bimmercode wouldn't let me if thats an issue.

ezaircon4jc · 05-30-2022, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by r1cero

Can it be a problem if in the meantime, my software got updated? I suppose bimmercode wouldn't let me if thats an issue.

I don't think Bimmercode has any effect on the car's basic programming.

YMMV.

Joe-BMW33 · 05-31-2022, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by r1cero

I've just tried reverting from alpina to original and I don't see option to revert, it says something along the lines 'use backup to restore original option'. What am I missing here?

I've swapped back and forth between Alpina and normal with Bimmercode just from the menu. I do see this message in Bimmercode when you disable ASD as it tell you the only way to enable it is to restore.

r1cero · 05-31-2022, 05:58 AM

Sorry what is ASD?

If you mean active sound, I do not have such option. I've also disabled seatbelt reminders previously and noticed that for that I also don't have the option to reactivate.

DG-X5 · 05-31-2022, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by r1cero

Sorry what is ASD?

I believe they're referring to BMW Active Sound Design (the speaker based engine sound supplement)

Joe-BMW33 · 05-31-2022, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by r1cero

Sorry what is ASD?

If you mean active sound, I do not have such option. I've also disabled seatbelt reminders previously and noticed that for that I also don't have the option to reactivate.

I meant Active Sound Design and was just using it as a reference to coding that is not reversible without a restore.

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carbahn_m550i New Member 13 Rep 21 Posts Drives: BMW M550i 2018 Join Date: May 2022 Location: New Jersey, USA iTrader: (0)	M550i Instrument Cluster Coding Greetings everyone! Does anybody know how to code the digital speedometer to show 200MPH/330KMH? I personally don't like Alpina version of coding from Bimmercode. I found a guy on IG who has done it on his car, but he doesn't respond either my DMs or any comment on his page. TIA Attached Images
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05-23-2022, 08:00 PM	#2
WretchedRefuse Lieutenant 209 Rep 494 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M550i Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Check out the Bimmercode G30 cheat sheet at https://www.bimmercode.app/cars/g30/. Look under "Display Options Instrument Cluster" for your type of Instrument Cluster Control Unit (DKOMBI2 or DKOMBI4.)
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WretchedRefuse Lieutenant 209 Rep 494 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M550i Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Once you've coded it, could you send a photo of what the 200 mph speedometer looks like? I'd be interested in seeing that.
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Kosmic Enlisted Member 23 Rep 47 Posts Drives: G30 M550i Join Date: May 2015 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Bimmercode-> first coding the Cluster to standard (ALPINA to Original ) then: -> Instrument cluster → (DKOMBI2) → expert mode → 3000 display_configuration → MPA_ENABLE → to active Last edited by Kosmic; 05-24-2022 at 02:10 PM..
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carbahn_m550i New Member 13 Rep 21 Posts Drives: BMW M550i 2018 Join Date: May 2022 Location: New Jersey, USA iTrader: (0)	Here is the result from coding. My satisfaction is above and beyond! Thanks to everyone for an advice. Attached Images
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mishka69 Private First Class 9 Rep 105 Posts Drives: BMW 2008 E60 535i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Brambleton, VA iTrader: (0)	I try this : -> Instrument cluster → (DKOMBI2) → expert mode → 3000 display_configuration → MPA_ENABLE → to active on my 540i 2017 is not working
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Kosmic Enlisted Member 23 Rep 47 Posts Drives: G30 M550i Join Date: May 2015 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	you have a full digital cluster 6WB?
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r1cero Private First Class 81 Rep 179 Posts Drives: bmw 520d g30 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: south east europe iTrader: (0)	I've just tried reverting from alpina to original and I don't see option to revert, it says something along the lines 'use backup to restore original option'. What am I missing here?
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r1cero Private First Class 81 Rep 179 Posts Drives: bmw 520d g30 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: south east europe iTrader: (0)	Sorry what is ASD? If you mean active sound, I do not have such option. I've also disabled seatbelt reminders previously and noticed that for that I also don't have the option to reactivate. Last edited by r1cero; 05-31-2022 at 06:08 AM..
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