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  • WADE30
    Wrencher
    • Oct 2008
    • 249
    #1

    OBC Went Dim

    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
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    • rhett325i
      E30 Addict
      • Jan 2005
      • 575
      #2
      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.

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        • ben312
          E30 Enthusiast
          • Jan 2009
          • 1139
          #3
          they can break. you can buy a new one for a decent price. people on here make and sell them.
          Originally posted by Beej '86 325es
          every time an M-tech 1 spoiler is destroyed, a baby seal dies.
          Originally posted by Jparkr
          The last thing we need are more of the retards on here thinking they are engineers too.
          87 325:83 jetta coupe:99 volvo c70:99 volvo s70

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            • bostonbmw
              E30 Addict
              • Nov 2004
              • 429
              #4
              Check these two links they have all the info you need.

              Repairing Clock OBC Light in E30 My 1988 BMW 325i
              http://www.bimmerboard.com/forums/posts/542158
              I've 'read' many posts, but without pics, it's hard to get a good visual. Well I have now repaired both my lights in each on me e30's. Here is my official write up and most importantly pictures! This version is the short cut (read: time saving) version versus complete removal of the front panel/fas


              http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/tech...eplacement.htm

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                • WADE30
                  Wrencher
                  • Oct 2008
                  • 249
                  #5
                  Hey thanks guys! Much appreciated.

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                    • cochran
                      Member
                      • Sep 2005
                      • 78
                      #6
                      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.
                      Cochran
                      '88 325iC - daily driver, work in progress

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                        • bimmer95
                          Noobie
                          • Oct 2009
                          • 30
                          #7
                          If your SI board is on the fritz the OBC can stop lighting up too.

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