Wow, $168 for labor!? Well, I guess it is better than the $800 or so you'd be charge for a new instrument cluster! I paid $125 labor to get mine replaced. That was an hour's charge, BTW.

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2001 530i/5 (E39), Topaz Blue/Stone Green/Black (97k miles)
2005 545i/SMG (E60), ED Order, Titanium Grey/Grey (lease transferred...no longer have)