Okay so here is the deal 87 325e cel (center dash orange) stays on. No flashing never did. There are lights on my check panel the coolant which is just shy of the sensor, and the washer fluid thanks to breaking the sensor off the side... anyway how is this thing suppose to work? One more thing when I pulled cluster to check bulbs and batteries and what not, I saw the whole for the actual check engine light but there is no bulb on harness that should go there just abs light... I've heard of the cluster not having the hole but mine has a spot for bulb and no bulb? 11/86 is the build year. Thanks
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On an eta, there is no check engine light or bulb in that position in the cluster.
What you're seeing in the center of the dash is a flashing "check" light that tells you to look up at the check panel on the roof. It tests the brakelights on every start, so it will flash when the car is started and will stay flashing until you depress the brake pedal. Assuming everything else is working, the check light will go out. If it stays on, something else on the roof panel should also be lit. The "check" light will not flash.
Only the "i" cars had an actual check engine light in 1987.
Fix whatever the roof check panel is telling you and the check light will resume operating as it should.101
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1987 325es M52 - Schwarz / Taurus Red Sport (son #2's)
1987 325is - Delphin / Black Sport (son #3's)
1987 325i Convertible - Triple Black
1989 325iX Coupe - Diamondschwarz / Black Comfort
1990 325iX Coupe - Sterling Silver / Grey Sport
1981 Fiat 124 Spider 2000 - Green / Tan
1998 Volvo V70 GLT - White / Tan
1998 Volvo S70 T5 manual - White / Taupe
2001 Ford Windstar - Silver / Grey (parts hauler)
2006 Lexus GX470 - White / Tan (tow rig)
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Originally posted by 101 View PostOn an eta, there is no check engine light or bulb in that position in the cluster.
What you're seeing in the center of the dash is a flashing "check" light that tells you to look up at the check panel on the roof. It tests the brakelights on every start, so it will flash when the car is started and will stay flashing until you depress the brake pedal. Assuming everything else is working, the check light will go out. If it stays on, something else on the roof panel should also be lit. The "check" light will not flash.
Only the "i" cars had an actual check engine light in 1987.
Fix whatever the roof check panel is telling you and the check light will resume operating as it should.
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