Help Wanted: Just lost the speedometer/odometer display

wanesso · 03-13-2016, 01:24 PM

Lost everything on the front display regarding speed, miles, gas, power,etc. The radio/phone,etc mid console display is still fine---did I press a button? Any suggestions??

twm6 · 03-13-2016, 03:21 PM

its happened to me a few times, mine came back up a bit later. Maybe try restarting the car?

YWGT3 · 03-13-2016, 03:57 PM

I had a similar problem, display went blank, which required replacement and reprogramming of the entire instrument cluster. Took approximately 1 1/2 weeks to repair due to parts being flown in from Germany.

Twitch Massacre · 03-13-2016, 04:11 PM

Had the same thing happen to me 2x already about 3 months apart. No big deal, just reset the car and everything should be back to normal. My HUD has also gone blank a few times.

Baron UK · 03-13-2016, 05:02 PM

Me Too. Ended up with new dash

wanesso · 03-13-2016, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Baron UK

Me Too. Ended up with new dash

New dash? Dayum...........

wanesso · 03-13-2016, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Twitch Massacre

Had the same thing happen to me 2x already about 3 months apart. No big deal, just reset the car and everything should be back to normal. My HUD has also gone blank a few times.

Reset didn't work yet....will try again

wanesso · 03-13-2016, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by twm6

its happened to me a few times, mine came back up a bit later. Maybe try restarting the car?

Will try this again....will talk to the "geniuses" at i8 concierge service too

wanesso · 03-13-2016, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by twm6

its happened to me a few times, mine came back up a bit later. Maybe try restarting the car?

Did that, no luck yet. The irony is taking my 2008 M3 out for the first time after winter today; has 83K miles on it, original battery....and once again, started up the FIRST time after storage (no trickle charging ever).....I love the i8 but this M3 is ever amazing.......

YWGT3 · 03-13-2016, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by wanesso

New dash? Dayum...........

In case you need to have the i8 in the shop for an instrument cluster replacement, you may want to ask for a complimentary non scheduled oil and filter change for the hassle (in my case, the SA was nice enough to provide for one).

LJi8 · 06-22-2016, 12:28 PM

I've had my '15 i8 since February, but just experienced this same issue yesterday. However, the display info reappeared after restarting (this affected the HUD as well). For those who had to replace and reprogram the instrument cluster, how many times did you go through these cycles of disappearance/non-display until you decided to go into your dealership to replace?

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feedback.

YWGT3 · 06-22-2016, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by LJi8

I've had my '15 i8 since February, but just experienced this same issue yesterday. However, the display info reappeared after restarting (this affected the HUD as well). For those who had to replace and reprogram the instrument cluster, how many times did you go through these cycles of disappearance/non-display until you decided to go into your dealership to replace?

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feedback.

When it occurred for the second time, the dealer requested that the car be brought in for software and hardware diagnostics. As mentioned in an earlier comment of this post, the defective instrument cluster had to be replaced.

MKSixer · 06-22-2016, 08:06 PM

It happened to me, as well. I had to cycle the car 2x's before it came back.

I am taking the car to the $tealership on Friday for a door seal replacement and will inquire about the problem when it is there.

wanesso · 08-04-2016, 02:21 PM

All is well with the display again after a few restarts....hasn't happened again. Just had the 1 yr check up and nothing was amiss.

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