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  • m3_eater
    E30 Addict
    • Jul 2007
    • 413

    #1

    Instrument cluster gauge lights (amber)

    Hi, I did a few searches, but none turned up what I'm looking for.

    The whole left side of my gauges (the main amber lighting) is out. The right side is fine, as are all emergency/CEL/etc lights, and the headlight dimmer switch is also functional. I expect it's one or more burned-out bulbs, but don't know which one.

    Is it #1 in the pic? If so, is this part number 2821?
    Also, what's #2 in the pic for? Should there be a bulb in the corresponding position on the RH side?

    Thanks!

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  • Aptyp
    R3V OG
    • Feb 2008
    • 6584

    #2
    why not pull the bulb out and see if it's out or not? Just look at the bulb, and bam.

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    • Aptyp
      R3V OG
      • Feb 2008
      • 6584

      #3
      and what is that cluster out of? doesn't look like any of mine. I have 4 plugs on all of them. Is it because you don't have cruise control, or what? Confused a little.

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      • m3_eater
        E30 Addict
        • Jul 2007
        • 413

        #4
        Originally posted by Aptyp
        why not pull the bulb out and see if it's out or not? Just look at the bulb, and bam.
        Because my car is an airbag car and thus has the ridiculous metal brace & other stuff in the way (no easy/quick under-dash access for me). I want to get in there once - with the right bulb in-hand. Thanks though - wish I had the time to just go look.
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        E30 24V 6MT SOLD :( - look for it in sunny Miami :)

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        • m3_eater
          E30 Addict
          • Jul 2007
          • 413

          #5
          Originally posted by Aptyp
          and what is that cluster out of? doesn't look like any of mine. I have 4 plugs on all of them. Is it because you don't have cruise control, or what? Confused a little.

          This is a VDO cluster from a late-model "I" car. It's in my car right now - I had this pic from when I bought it.
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          • idanity
            Mod Crazy
            • Jun 2006
            • 775

            #6
            may have something to do w/your batteries and the si board.
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            • Sam Cogley
              E30 Addict
              • Jun 2008
              • 521

              #7
              #2 is for the "low fuel" light. #1 is the cluster light, twist the black thing out, pull the bulb, replace with fresh #194. Done.

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