5V Voltage Regulator IC for 1999-2006 BMW E46 Cluster LM2596S-5.0
. LM2596S-5.0 fixed 5-volt voltage-regulator integrated circuit used in electronic repair applications, including selected BMW E46 instrument clusters.
Product Details
- Device: LM2596S-5.0
- Fixed 5.0-volt output regulator
- TO-263 surface-mount package
- Common repair component for certain dead or malfunctioning E46 clusters
- Requires electronic diagnosis and advanced soldering skills
Fitment and Compatibility
May be used in selected 1999-2006 BMW E46 3 Series and M3 instrument clusters when diagnosis confirms failure of the matching LM2596S-5.0 regulator. Cluster hardware varies. Open the original assembly and match the IC marking, package and circuit before purchase.
Part Number Information
Component reference: LM2596S-5.0. Family: LM2596. Package: TO-263. This is an electronic component number, not a BMW service part number.
Package Contents
One LM2596S-5.0 voltage-regulator IC.
Installation Notes
Surface-mount removal and installation require temperature-controlled rework equipment, flux, ESD protection and board-level diagnostic experience. Incorrect installation can permanently damage the cluster. Professional electronics repair is strongly recommended.
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