Language display problem

BMW 528
26,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SOJEME
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I am unable to change the language display on my dash board from German to English. Recently, my electrician replaced the AC relay and a new display came on board and since then it has refused to fade.
It is a German word spelt like this...1 Bremslihct.

Another problem is that the transmission disply on the dashboard does not come on and each time it does, the auto transmission fails to change properly. Because of that, I prefer driving the vehicle without the display.
Oct 12, 2008 at 2:19 PM
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DAVE H
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RESETTING THE BMW DASH LANGUAGE
The language is stored in the Coding Plug. This is located in chocolate-brown harness connector
on the back of the instrument cluster. After 2/89 this is a separate plug on the back of the cluster.
When the cluster is first powered up the language is normally German by default.
To change the language,
1. Ignition switch in the OFF position.
2. Press and HOLD the right instrument cluster button.
3. Turn the ignition switch to the on position.
4. Wait about 10 seconds. The next language will be displayed.
5. Hold the button until the desired language appears.
Nov 6, 2008 at 12:27 PM