Half my gauge cluster not working

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  • e30_mike
    Noobie
    • Apr 2018
    • 7

    #1

    Half my gauge cluster not working

    So hereÂ’s my first post on this forum. I recently got a 1990 325iC, it has a few issues, many of which have already been resolved but one thing iÂ’m really not sure what to do about is the gauge cluster. Only the left side works, weirdly, so the fuel gauge and speedo work, but not the tach, odometer, mpg or temp gauge. I honestly donÂ’t really know much about this kind of issue or electrical in general. If this means anything, when i first turn the key the mpg moves a hair, and if i whack the dashboard all the gauges jump a little. Any help is appreciated. Thanks :)
  • george graves
    I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
    • Oct 2003
    • 19986

    #2
    Check fuses. Then google more.
    Originally posted by Matt-B
    hey does anyone know anyone who gets upset and makes electronics?

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    • e30_mike
      Noobie
      • Apr 2018
      • 7

      #3
      Originally posted by george graves
      Check fuses. Then google more.
      Fuses were the first thing i checked, replaced every fuse that has to due with the cluster, no luck unfortunately
      Last edited by e30_mike; 04-04-2018, 02:58 AM.

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      • IceWhite
        E30 Modder
        • Jan 2015
        • 945

        #4
        Gauge Cluster batteries.
        1990 325i
        2004 330i Individual 6-speed
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        • efficient
          No R3VLimiter
          • Feb 2012
          • 3312

          #5
          Check the plugs in the black. Make sure they are tight.

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          • e30davie
            E30 Mastermind
            • Apr 2016
            • 1788

            #6
            check fuse 10 or 11, i cant recall which one it is.

            I had one of them go, its the same refuse that does the reverse lights and in my case (and common) is that the reverse wires chafe on the tunnel hole.

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            • Gregs///M
              Forum Sponsor
              • Mar 2012
              • 2459

              #7
              If fuses have been replaced, your SI board is dead. Very common issue.
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