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What is BMW 6WB?

What is BMW 6WB?

6WB is a display behind the wheel with a fully digitized panel. It’s the equivalent of the analog gauges found in older models, but it certainly boasts more features. The first thing about the digital gauge cluster that meets the eye is its modern and high-tech look, especially at night.

What is instrument cluster BMW?

With its last few debuts, BMW has slowly expanded the portion of its gauge cluster dedicated to screens instead of traditional dials. The next iteration of its instrument cluster ditches physical gauges entirely. Think of it like BMW’s spin on Audi’s Virtual Cockpit.

Can I get a BMW original 6WB digital instrument cluster?

Nevertheless, there’s always a way to get upgrades like CarPlay, Android Auto, NBT Evo ID5/ID6, Speed Limit Info and others, even if they aren’t factory-installed. Among these premium retrofits you can also find a BMW original 6WB digital instrument cluster .

What is ECO PRO mode on 6WB?

The car will always start by default in the Comfort mode. In this mode the tachometer is replaced with an EfficientDynamics gauge on the right, tracking how efficient your driving style and encouraging you to follow the ECO PRO tips. With the mode change, 6WB also switches to a more eco style design, with a touch of blue.

How do I upgrade from 6WA to 6WB?

The 6WB upgrade process consists of 2 main parts: the physical installation and coding. The installation itself is pretty straightforward and looks the same whether you’re replacing the simplest analog cluster, or performing a 6WA to 6WB retrofit. How to remove and replace the instrument cluster?

What do the different colors of the 6WB firmware mean?

Your 6WB looks good. This is normal. The different colors depict the different states of your actual ECU firmware compared to the reference firmware (PSdZData version) The SVTs recorded in red letters indicate the reference system state of an ECU. The blue ones indicate the actual state of the ECU.