E39 Instrument cluster test functions

Test functions

Menu Sub menu Sample Meaning
Test 1: Vehicle specific data 1.0 12345 VIN
1.1 4812 Body number
6_1.2 834762 Part number of cluster
1.3 010203 Coding/Diagnosis/Bus index
1.4 3495 Manufacturing data (calender week/year
1.5 04_600 Hardware/software number of cluster
3_1.6 415_06 Injection status, number of cylinders, engine factor
Test 2: Cluster system test Activates test for gauge drivers, indicators and LEDs
Test 3: SI data 3.0 1500 Litres
3.1 0 Periodic inspection days (not applicable for US)
Test 4: Fuel consumption data (current) 4.0 0267 26.7 litres/1000km
4.1 0073 7.3 litres/hour
Test 5: Fuel consumed/distance travelled 5.0 0195 19.5 litres/100km
5.1 226 Momentary distance to go (22km)
Test 6: Fuel level sensor input in litres 6.0 237415 Fuel level averaged.
LH sensor input = 23.7 litres - RH sensor input = 41.5 litres
6.1 0652 Total tank level averaged = 65.2 litres
1_6.2 0667 Indicated value and tank phase.
1 = Both sensors OK. 2 = One sensor fault.3 = implausible input
Test 7: Temperature and speed 7.0 032 Coolant temperature input 32C (90F)
7.1 245 Outside temperature input 24.5C (76F)
7.2 5283 Engine speed 5,283 RPM
7.3 085 Vehicle speed 58 km/h (36 mph)
Test 8: Input values in HEX code 8.0-8.3 XXX Hex code, instrument cluster inputs
Test 9: battery voltage 9.0 125 12.5 Volts
Test 10: Country coding 10.0 02 US 02
Test 11: Cluster code 11.0 000003 Cluster code
Test 12: Not used
Test 13: Gong test 13.0 GONG Activate gong by pressing button (gong response is delayed)
Test 14: Fault memory (not used for diagnosis)
Test 15 - 18: Not used
Test 19: Lock/unlock 19.0 L-On L-Off Lock/unlock specific test functions
Test 20: Average fuel consumption correction factor 20.0 XXX9 Press button when correct 1s position is attained
20.1 XX5X Press button when correct 10s position is attained
20.2 12XX Press button when correct 100s position is attained
Test 21: Software reset 21.0 reset Reset software

Instrument cluster, self testing

Perform the following steps to access the instrument cluster self test functions:

  1. Remove and insert ignition key (ignition OFF)

  2. Press and hold RIGHT cluster button. “CHECK CONTROL OK” is displayed.

  3. Without releasing button, turn ignition switch to first dent (RADIO position). “TEST-NR. 01″ is displayed.

  4. Press LEFT cluster button for the test sub-menus.

  5. Press RIGHT cluster button to scroll to next test.

Note:
Test 1 and 2 are always unlocked
Test 3-21 are only accessible after unlocking using TEST-NR. 19 lock/unlock function. See Instrument cluster self test, unlocking.

Instrument cluster self test, unlocking

To unlock a specific test:

  1. Remove and insert ignition key (ignition OFF)

  2. Press and hold RIGHT cluster button. “CHECK CONTROL OK” is displayed.

  3. Without releasing button, turn ignition switch to first dent (RADIO position). “TEST-NR. 01″ is displayed.

  4. Use RIGHT cluster button to scroll to TEST-NR. 19 (lock/unlock)

  5. Press LEFT cluster button once to access TEST-NR. 19 submenu. “LOCK : ON” is displayed

  6. Use LEFT cluster button to scroll to test you wish to unlock.

  7. Press RIGHT cluster button once to unlock desired test. Display returns to TEST-NR. 01.

  8. Scroll to unlocked test using RIGHT cluster button.

  9. Press LEFT cluster button to perform desired test or access that tests submenu.

  10. Repeat unlock sequence for each test required.

  11. Switch ignition OFF to cancel self test mode.

Note: Display shows no visual confirmation of test unlock.

Instrument cluster, software reset

To reset instrument cluster software:

  1. Remove and insert ignition key (ignition OFF)

  2. Press and hold RIGHT cluster button. “CHECK CONTROL OK” is displayed.

  3. Without releasing button, turn ignition switch to first dent (RADIO position). “TEST-NR. 01″ is displayed.

  4. Use RIGHT cluster button to scroll to TEST-NR. 19 (lock/unlock)

  5. Press LEFT cluster button once to access TEST-NR. 19 submenu. “LOCK : ON” is displayed

  6. Use LEFT cluster button to scroll to TEST-NR. 21. “LOCK : 21″ is displayed

  7. Press Right cluster button to unlock TEST-NR. 21. Display returns to TEST-NR. 01.

  8. Use RIGHT cluster button to scroll to TEST-NR. 21.

  9. Use LEFT cluster button to access TEST-NT. 21 sub-menu. “REST ?” is displayed.

  10. Press LEFT cluster button again to perform reset.

  11. Switch ignition OFF to cancel self test mode.

Note: Display shows no visual confirmation of test unlock.

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