Concerning this Virginize Service
We provide a virginizing- and configuration service because a used BMW Digital Cluster needs to be “Virginized” before being installed into another car. For the virginize procedure to be completed, you DO NOT need to provide us the Digital Cluster.
The Digital Cluster stores data on vehicle mileage and VIN numbers in a chip that cannot be manually changed. The VIN from the prior vehicle, which can be located in the cluster’s About menu, as well as the VIN of the chosen vehicle are needed to virginize the digital cluster. Additional configurations including the Transmission, Fuel Type, and Driver Name can also be changed using this service.
We will create a special installation package, used to “VIRGINIZE” your product, based on the information you have provided. The new VIN will be verified and the mileage value will be transferred from other modules once the fresh cluster is connected to your vehicle and is functional.
The product will malfunction if a used Digital Cluster is inserted without first “virginizing.” If the used cluster has a greater mileage as well, there is a significant chance that the car mileage will increase, and this change in mileage cannot be undone.
Occasionally, the message “INVALID VIN” will appear if the VIN on the Digital Cluster does not match the VIN on the car. This notice could prevent previously bought upgrades from functioning with this vehicle.
The following products are compatible with the Virginize Service:
- E8x Digital Cluster for the BMW 1 Series
- E46 Digital Cluster for the BMW 3 Series
- E9x Digital Cluster for the BMW 3 Series
- E6x Digital Cluster for the BMW 5 Series
- E6x Digital Cluster for the BMW 6 Series
- E84 Digital Cluster for BMW X1
- Digital Cluster for the BMW X5 E70
- X6 E71 Digital Cluster from BMW
- Digital Cluster for the BMW Z4 E89
This upgrade is a digital item that may be downloaded as a file and then put into your digital cluster. No tangible item will be shipped.
virginizing instrument cluster
I’ve been tinkering with a makeover (CAN) cluster. I’m curious as to what goes into “virginizing” the cluster, which, in my understanding, involves wiping the EEPROM coding plug clean so that it can be programmed to a different vehicle, VIN, and mileage. Everything I can find is about programming a “new” blank EEprom or replacing one using tools from the BMW toolset. I want to reset the one I currently have rather than replace it.
Since I haven’t come across any reliable information on this in all of my research, this seems to be a pretty murky area. With the help of my EEPROM programmer, I “think” I was able to remove the BIN from the coding connector, however without thoroughly deconstructing the plug to identify the IC model, I believe I am out of luck. Additionally, I was able to link this cluster to a benchtop configuration and connect it to my laptop. I was able to hire an NCS expert to locate it, and I could probably hire PA software to do the same.
What would be the next step, assuming I could obtain the IC model? FFFF written to everything? Anyone with reliable knowledge of what is flashed on this IC and how to clear it? Do I even have the appropriate spot to look?
Both the coding plug and the internal eeprom of the cluster would need to be modified.
You can just update the VIN and change the mileage in both eeproms to match what is actually on your car without virginizing it. You can even perform the primary eeprom for some of these over OBD.
If so, I suppose I can take it apart, concentrate on the cluster EEPROM, and plug it into my own car.
Learning how to clean/blank a plug seems like it would be a fun experiment. I could probably search up the datasheet if I had the IC model number that is being used. That is, at any rate, my plan.
I suppose there are still a few nuances I need to work out before I proceed. If I blow anything up, I can simply pluck fresh clusters from the scrap yard and continue experimenting.
The plug would only be updated with the vin from the internal eeprom and the highest mileage available (between the two). It will not thereafter erase the internal eeprom.
This is how it was meant to be so that the opposite may occur. You move the coding plug to a new cluster and conduct the sync if the cluster fails. The cluster would then be updated by the coding plug, continuing where you left off.
The likelihood that your coding plug mileage will increase and that you will receive a tamper dot for a different vin increases if you sync it to a higher mileage cluster.
Oh, according to what I understand, the mileage is kept in multiple locations. That’s why I believed a blank plug would allow me to still sync my mileage and other data.
Mass Virginization
Whether the cluster is from the M series or not, it must first be “virginized” before installation.
Clusters store the vehicle’s mileage and VIN number in a chip that cannot be altered through coding or programming.
This information must be removed from the chip before it can be used, and after installation in the automobile and some straightforward coding, Cluster copies this information from other modules and is ready to use.
When a cluster is placed without being “virginized,” the odometer’s mileage is incorrect to begin with.
Every time I see a discussion like this, I ponder how many owners are capable of doing things of this nature or if I’m the only one who is stuck in the stone age. I read “power supply” as being in your list of “what you need.” The remaining portions may as well be in Swahili. You guys who speak this language have my envy.
You can alternatively purchase a “virginized” cluster, which eliminates the need for the majority of this equipment (apart from the coding tools).
But I’m really delighted he compiled everything into one manual. I’ll probably do this eventually and purchase a virgin cluster.
I completed this conversion last year, and I still needed to modify the baureihe to F15 so that it would better match my F25.
the following setting: DKOMBI->3003->br kennung->F15 F25 setting did not function for me.
I’ll give it a shot when I get the time, but to be honest, I don’t mind the sedan look.
Depending on the FA you used for the Vo code, the open door logo (F10, F15) will appear; for example, if you want an F15 logo (suv search for f25), you should use an F15 FA.
More in line with what you said On an F25, how do you apply an F15 FA to VO code? Is the automobile capable of accepting any FA or FP that is written on it?
I believe Williwi found the error for the eeprom position and will update it shortly.
To prevent the Fake FA from being written to the car, deselect update vcm after tal execution in the esys settings.
2) add a CFDD file to the kombi high
4) At this point, you have the F15 settings. You must use fdl coding to increase the tank’s capacity to 66 liters and switch all of the F15 parameters to F25 using search.
There will be an error if you write FA on the automobile. Use it only to inject VO code and CAFD files.