6WB "Virginizing" Process

[tkelley86]

Anyone know how to accomplish this process? Is this a service I can pay someone to do? Some light googling has not helped...

[smyles]

You can diy (own risk blah blah blah...) - https://www.motor-talk.de/forum/akti...hmentId=722387

[turboawd]

Put tape over plugin?

[tkelley86]

Originally Posted by turboawd

Put tape over plugin?

I like the sound of this! Easier the better

[tkelley86]

bumping

looking for someone to complete the virginizing process on my 6WB, preferably in the states...

[tkelley86]

Andddddd another nagging bump... several emails sent to a variety of vendors and still no dice. No one in my area (Providence RI) wants to touch it and I'm not looking to ship this thing all the way to Dubai for Bimmer Tech... any help is appreciated!

[turboawd]

Just wondering why you want to do this?

[JWK170]

Originally Posted by turboawd

Just wondering why you want to do this?

I am going to assume he is retrofitting out his gauge cluster from the standard 6WA to the full digital 6WB. You can buy them used, but then you have to get them cleared "de-virginized" from the original vehicle's VIN so you can set it to work with your ECU under your VIN.

I am in the midst of looking into this mod myself, but I am probably going to buy a unit new up front so I don't have to deal with this process. It will be about 2x the costs as a used unit, but a total less headache.

[tkelley86]

Originally Posted by JWK170

I am going to assume he is retrofitting out his gauge cluster from the standard 6WA to the full digital 6WB. You can buy them used, but then you have to get them cleared "de-virginized" from the original vehicle's VIN so you can set it to work with your ECU under your VIN.

I am in the midst of looking into this mod myself, but I am probably going to buy a unit new up front so I don't have to deal with this process. It will be about 2x the costs as a used unit, but a total less headache.

You are correct sir, going from 6WA to 6WB...

[classic_erik]

Is it true there is no difference in the model # you buy given its for a F15? I'm seeing a lot of different model numbers out there which gives me some hesitation.

I also can't see why buying a "virginized" cluster even matters if you have to code it anyway...any thoughts here?

[jo2134]

Originally Posted by classic_erik

Is it true there is no difference in the model # you buy given its for a F15? I'm seeing a lot of different model numbers out there which gives me some hesitation.

I also can't see why buying a "virginized" cluster even matters if you have to code it anyway...any thoughts here?

You can't virginize the cluster by coding it, its a completely different process with is way more complicated.

I upgraded from 6WA to 6WB and paid the extra bucks for it to come virginized

[RED_Y_]

Originally Posted by jo2134

You can't virginize the cluster by coding it, its a completely different process with is way more complicated.

I upgraded from 6WA to 6WB and paid the extra bucks for it to come virginized

So did you find some one local to do it for you? How much was it?

[jo2134]

Originally Posted by RED_Y_

So did you find some one local to do it for you? How much was it?

I actually bought mine virginized on ebay, I paid $950 all in after negotiating for almost 2 weeks.

I have to say it was well worth the upgrade. I look at the cluster now more than I look at my HUD

After my lease ends I will sell it in used unvirginized condition and hope to get most of the cash back.

[RED_Y_]

Can you share the info about the seller? Looking to get it but don't want to pay $1900 from Bimmertech for refurbished one.

[jo2134]

Originally Posted by RED_Y_

Can you share the info about the seller? Looking to get it but don't want to pay $1900 from Bimmertech for refurbished one.

I have his contact info I'll see if he has any in stock

[CatalinP]

I'm sure he'll be able to a steal one for you...

[RED_Y_]

I usually ask the donor info/pictures, if it is from the wrecked car its fine.

[jo2134]

Originally Posted by CatalinP

I'm sure he'll be able to a steal one for you...

I'm a little smarter than that give me some credit

This seller has tons of factory condition BMW parts as well as used parts in stock. If this was not the case then yes I would doubt his legitimacy

[RED_Y_]

Originally Posted by jo2134

I'm a little smarter than that give me some credit

This seller has tons of factory condition BMW parts as well as used parts in stock. If this was not the case then yes I would doubt his legitimacy

Can you DM me the seller info? Also if the cluster is being virginized it will pick up my mileage automatically or I will have to code it?

[DuSh]

It's interesting, but turns out all Canadian cars got 6WB by default starting from 2015. So I'm just thinking sooner or later we should see an influx of 6WB on sales from salvage yards. i mean for them it's just a regular stock dash lol. maybe I should check Canadian kijiji (craigslist like) website eh?

[CanadianLurker]

Originally Posted by DuSh

It's interesting, but turns out all Canadian cars got 6WB by default starting from 2015. So I'm just thinking sooner or later we should see an influx of 6WB on sales from salvage yards. i mean for them it's just a regular stock dash lol. maybe I should check Canadian kijiji (craigslist like) website eh?

Indeed, and the posted prices will be 30% off for your greenbacks given the current exchange rates!

[X50921]

Did anyone share the seller info?