OBC Went Dim

[WADE30]

I still don't know too much about E30's. Is there bulbs behind the OBC that can go out or is it some type of switch or something that goes out? I can't read the time/temp/mpg/etc. anymore.

And how do you take it out? Any secret method? I assume take out radio maybe? Glove box left side?


Thanks guys!

Wade

[rhett325i]

you have to remove the panel that holds the OBC, HVAC, stereo, etc. Then the backlight piece slides out of the side of the OBC, and you slide in a new one.

[ben312]

they can break. you can buy a new one for a decent price. people on here make and sell them.

[bostonbmw]

Check these two links they have all the info you need.

http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/542158

http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/JF-Tech/BMW_E30_3_Series_ODBC_light_replacement.htm

[WADE30]

Hey thanks guys! Much appreciated.

[cochran]

Be careful. The Pelican write up skips a screw that you have to take out, on the left hand side of the OBC. I nearly tore mine up before slowing down and thinking about it. Otherwise, fairly easy to fix and not expensive.

[bimmer95]

If your SI board is on the fritz the OBC can stop lighting up too.