Since I have had my E30 (1989 325is) I have had issues with the check panel lighting up different things at random. For awhile it was the brake warning, then the license plate light warning. Seems to be something different all the time, so I am just planning on replacing it soon (everytime it pops up with a new light everything is still working).
Now last week I decided to pull the check panel down and just play with it (found out one of the bulbs were not attached anymore) a bit since I was bored on a lunch break. Once I was done I plugged it back in and slid it about half way back into its slot. What I didn't realize was that I had not plugged the harness in all the way, it was just sort of riding in the socket. The fact that my check light didn't flash at me should have given it away but I didn't think about it till later.
On the way home that day my wife was behind me and called to tell me my reverse lights were coming on and off and flickering sometimes. Once I got home I confirmed this.
Since I plugged the check panel back in all the way the problem has not come back that I can tell (flashing reverse lights) but it seems odd that these two things are related like that. Anyone else ever have this issue?
Also, if a bulb on my check panel goes out will it cause the check light to flash upon startup even though there is nothing wrong with the car?
Thanks guys.
Now last week I decided to pull the check panel down and just play with it (found out one of the bulbs were not attached anymore) a bit since I was bored on a lunch break. Once I was done I plugged it back in and slid it about half way back into its slot. What I didn't realize was that I had not plugged the harness in all the way, it was just sort of riding in the socket. The fact that my check light didn't flash at me should have given it away but I didn't think about it till later.
On the way home that day my wife was behind me and called to tell me my reverse lights were coming on and off and flickering sometimes. Once I got home I confirmed this.
Since I plugged the check panel back in all the way the problem has not come back that I can tell (flashing reverse lights) but it seems odd that these two things are related like that. Anyone else ever have this issue?
Also, if a bulb on my check panel goes out will it cause the check light to flash upon startup even though there is nothing wrong with the car?
Thanks guys.
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