This is for a 1991 318i (e30).
The (Motometer) speedo, odometer and fuel economy (km/l) gauges are functioning intermittently. They all either work together or not. A local shop has replaced the differential sensor, and (apparently??) tested that it is providing signals and ground at the cluster plug end.
What is the likely problem? I understand (??) that a gear failure would not effect the speedo, just the odometer alone. Does this indicate the problem is either a faulty solder connection and/or component failure(s) somewhere in the cluster? If yes, can someone recommend a reliable and fair cost shop to rebuild the cluster or purchase a refurbished cluster from?
Another question is whether there are retro gauges, likely digital, that are designed to replace the various gauges in the e30 cluster with updated technology?
Thank you!
Brian
Vancouver, Canada
Re; speedometer; e30; instrument cluster; odometer
The (Motometer) speedo, odometer and fuel economy (km/l) gauges are functioning intermittently. They all either work together or not. A local shop has replaced the differential sensor, and (apparently??) tested that it is providing signals and ground at the cluster plug end.
What is the likely problem? I understand (??) that a gear failure would not effect the speedo, just the odometer alone. Does this indicate the problem is either a faulty solder connection and/or component failure(s) somewhere in the cluster? If yes, can someone recommend a reliable and fair cost shop to rebuild the cluster or purchase a refurbished cluster from?
Another question is whether there are retro gauges, likely digital, that are designed to replace the various gauges in the e30 cluster with updated technology?
Thank you!
Brian
Vancouver, Canada
Re; speedometer; e30; instrument cluster; odometer
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