BMW ribbon cables

The instrument cluster units in the BMW E38, E39 and X5 models from 1994-2003 are quite similar, (they were all produced by Siemens VDO), using the same LCD and the same ribbon cable at all models. There are minor differences, like diesel or petrol powered ones, and also some speedos come with miles others with km/hrs, however the LCD and the ribbon cable is the same at all 5 series (E39) 7 series (E38) and X5 (E53) models.

– needle removal tool & torx screwdriver
– available only together with the display or the cable

The OBC unit on the MID console – also known as radio / telephone unit on BMW E39 and X5 models from 1996-2003 are identical, using the same LCD and the same ribbon cable. There are minor differences, like one comes with telephone button, others are witout, however the LCD and the ribbon cable is the same at all 5 series (E39) and X5 (E53) models.

The climate control unit on the MID console on BMW E38 from 1994-2003 have the very common fading or missing pixels, lines, columns.

There are 2 cables included in this price, as there are 2 displays in the unit.

BMW 3 series (E36), from1988-1999 all have the common disappearing / fading or completely dead LCD pixels on the board computer display. The problem lies with the ribbon cable that connects the LCD display to the circuit board of the MID. All 3 variants (8 / 11 / 18 buttons) are available.

BMW 8 series (E31), from1988-1999 all have the common disappearing/fading pixels on the on board computer LCD. The problem lies with the ribbon cable that connects the LCD display to the circuit board of the MID.

The dashboard instrument cluster in several BMW E34 models came with digital mileage display – both at diesel and petrol powered models.

– brand new ribbon cables

– brand new silver ribbon cable for Bavaria radio
– foam spacers included