speedo intermittently stops

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  • digger
    R3V OG
    • Nov 2005
    • 6037

    #1

    speedo intermittently stops

    The speedo intermittently stops working (all else on cluster works as it should).

    The speedo doesn't jitter, bounce at all, it either works or it doesn't.

    When it is working while driving and then dies the needle slowly falls to zero
    When it is NOT working while driving and then comes good the needle slowly rises to show the speed

    Does the lack of any sporadic or jittering needle behavior narrow down the focus?
    89 E30 325is Lachs Silber - currently M20B31, M20B33 in the works, stroked to the hilt...

    new build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=317505

  • ehrawn
    Advanced Member
    • Aug 2023
    • 179

    #2
    I had the same problem. Researching the forum, it seemed like it could be a problem with the cluster: SI board, battery, loose solder connections, etc. I started with the pickup in the differential (62168355008) because it was easiest to tackle. It mostly fixed the problem. Next set will be a complete cluster rebuild from one of the recommended vendors to have all of the connection points resoldered.

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    • reelizmpro
      R3V OG
      • Dec 2003
      • 9500

      #3
      I had a speedo that did that once. I believe it was due to cracked solder joints. I would reflow the solder joints in the cluster, focusing on the main joints and joints that feed the speedo as well as the speedo itself. I would also inspect the SI board while there. Perhaps even replace it if you have a spare on hand. Make sure to use the right screws (short silver) to secure the center of the cluster surround to prevent damage to the SI board.
      "I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj

      85 323i M TECH 1 S52 - ALPINEWEISS/SCHWARZE
      88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
      89 M3 - ALPINEWEISS II/M TECH CLOTH-ALCANTARA
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