I have an 89 325i coupe with a bad motometer cluster. The previous owner said it would quit working once and awhile, but it worked when I got the car. After a few days it quit working all together. The speed still reads accurately, but everything else was messed up. The gas gauge appears to work but reads incorrectly (wrong ohm gauge installed), the tach doesn't work at all, and the temp gauge reads full cold, until you whack the dash then it pegs on hot no matter what the actual engine temp is. Does this issue seem like an SI board battery problem, or something else?
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Strange Cluster Issue....SI Batteries?
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Originally posted by Stanley Rockafella View Postat this point, what does it hurt to replace something that's probably bad (SI batteries).
Usually that's all that's needed to fix this problem. Not sure why you wouldn't start with that?
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Originally posted by Stanley Rockafella View PostThat's just part of the joy of buying a wrecked car that's not running.
That's also why wrecked cars are so cheap (because you can't test drive it/inspect it properly).
good luck!
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Originally posted by Andre3127 View PostI want to assess the state of the car before throwing money at it .Originally posted by Andre3127 View PostI actually bought it from a guy I know, and it runs and drives beautifully. Why the assumptions? There was nothing to inspect
Maybe you should lay off the drugs...mmmkkkay?
If it's got tits or tires, it's gonna cost ya!
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Originally posted by Stanley Rockafella View PostDude, you make no sense. Maybe you should lay off the drugs...mmmkkkay?
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Originally posted by Andre3127 View PostIf you would like a more accurate answer, It runs solid and drives straight but I'd like to assess the car in more detail and get an idea of repair costs before going through with the mini truck conversion.
Instead of "whacking your cluster" try giving your head a few smacks. Maybe you'll be able to think a little more clearly.If it's got tits or tires, it's gonna cost ya!
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Originally posted by Stanley Rockafella View PostFrom someone who's owned e30's for nearly 20 years, I gave you a "more accurate answer". If spending a small amount of time and money on some Si batteries is too much for you, maybe a nice Prius/Corolla is more your style.
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