PPPPP error on Cluster after battery change

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PPPPP error on Cluster after battery change

Post by ---pete--- » Wed Apr 27, 2022 11:23 pm

Hi all

Has anyone had any experience of the instrument cluster displaying PPPPP after a battery change?

This is on the E46 cluster, displaying where you would expect to see mileage on turning key.

I've tried to fix via pulling the three cluster fuses and also disconnecting battery for an hour but with no success yet. I have read a few articles suggesting the cluster is dead but it just doesn't seem right considering it's just from a new battery being installed.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

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Re: PPPPP error on Cluster after battery change

Post by rc944 » Thu Apr 28, 2022 10:48 am

your cluster is toast
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Re: PPPPP error on Cluster after battery change

Post by ---pete--- » Thu Apr 28, 2022 8:33 pm

Even though its been absolutely fine and all I've done is change the battery? It just seems a bit of a dealer type diagnosis to me.
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Re: PPPPP error on Cluster after battery change

Post by jolls » Sat Apr 30, 2022 10:49 am

Have a read of this post here; viewtopic.php?f=38&t=26250

It may help point you in the right direction.
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Re: PPPPP error on Cluster after battery change

Post by ---pete--- » Sat May 07, 2022 5:15 pm

Thought I'd give an update for completeness.

As hoped, a proper battery disconnection for a week and re-connect has done the trick and everything is back to functioning 100%.

Strange how a 1hr and 24 hr disconnection doesn't work but glad it's not cost me a new cluster.
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Re: PPPPP error on Cluster after battery change

Post by hashluck » Sat May 07, 2022 6:14 pm

---pete--- wrote:
Sat May 07, 2022 5:15 pm
Thought I'd give an update for completeness.

As hoped, a proper battery disconnection for a week and re-connect has done the trick and everything is back to functioning 100%.

Strange how a 1hr and 24 hr disconnection doesn't work but glad it's not cost me a new cluster.
Great news!

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Re: PPPPP error on Cluster after battery change

Post by davettf2 » Sat May 07, 2022 8:31 pm

Fantastic, well pleased for you.

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Re: PPPPP error on Cluster after battery change

Post by JohnW » Tue May 10, 2022 8:34 pm

It may have held charge in the capacitors for that length of time, just a theory.
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Re: PPPPP error on Cluster after battery change

Post by rc944 » Tue May 10, 2022 11:20 pm

im shocked and very pleased good news
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Re: PPPPP error on Cluster after battery change

Post by ---pete--- » Thu May 12, 2022 8:00 am

Thanks all, I do believe I've had a reasonable slice of luck on this one.

It's her 19th birthday today and my other B3 is 15 on Saturday. Considering I switch between the two as daily drivers I can't complain at all. These cars are super reliable in my opinion and a joy to own and drive.
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