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  • Wschnitz
    R3V OG
    • Dec 2011
    • 8089

    #1

    service lights?

    My gauge service lights. The green yellow and red, don't work. Idk if PO swapped it or what, is it worth fixing? Or is it just a pain to have the dealer reset?
    1989 BMW 325is | 2019 Ford Ranger FX4
    willschnitz
  • Jean
    Moderator
    • Aug 2006
    • 18228

    #2
    if they don't work dealer won't be able to reset them....think McFly.
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    • reelizmpro
      R3V OG
      • Dec 2003
      • 9450

      #3
      Lol. If some of them turn on (from right to left, skipping) with the key on then u have cracked solder joints. If none of them ever turn on, then chances are the board is missing.
      Last edited by reelizmpro; 08-16-2012, 06:06 PM.
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      • flying_violin
        Grease Monkey
        • Jan 2011
        • 325

        #4
        If you ever end up getting it working, you can reset it by jumping pins 7 and 19 (I believe) in the diagnostic connector and turning the car on, engine off. Waiting 3 seconds resets the oil light and waiting 10 seconds resets the inspection light. Then turn the car off, remove the jumper, and screw the cap back on the diagnostic connector.

        However, if they are already broken, you never have to reset them!

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        • Wschnitz
          R3V OG
          • Dec 2011
          • 8089

          #5
          K, pulling cluster out doesn't sound easy.
          1989 BMW 325is | 2019 Ford Ranger FX4
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          • Gregs///M
            Forum Sponsor
            • Mar 2012
            • 2459

            #6
            Its not that. Remove the trim around the cluster and use a small flathead to pry each connector housing out. There is a black release retainer on each connector, that retainer must be lifted outward and the plug will come out. Once most or all of the connectors are out, feed the cluster out toward the center of the car, toward the passenger side.

            Should be able to come out without taking steering wheel out.

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            • quikveedb2
              R3VLimited
              • Sep 2007
              • 2258

              #7
              Removing the steering wheel makes the job 100% easier, imo, and it's 1 bolt. Also put a rag over your steering column to prevent scratching the clear plastic covering the gauges.
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