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  • edbd1
    Noobie
    • Apr 2006
    • 37
    #1

    Need Help Please-instrument cluster

    This evening on my drive home, I noticed the fuel, tach, temp guages, and the a/c fan motor stopped working. Were working when I started the car, but then stopped. They will work when I initially start the vehicle, but then stop 15 seconds later. The speedometer and odometer are still working, but nothing else.
    Please any ideas on what can cause these symptoms? Car is a 1987 325is, if it makes a difference.Thanks.
    E30 noob
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    • edbd1
      Noobie
      • Apr 2006
      • 37
      #2
      Found the trouble. Two 7.5a fuses were blown. Replaced them, and everything works again. I'll keep an eye on them, and if they go again, I guess I have some wiring to chase down.
      E30 noob

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        • Ramon
          Advanced Member
          • Nov 2004
          • 165
          #3
          damm fuses ...
          m44 Z3 daily driver
          e30 m20b27 King of the garage

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            • kommissar
              E30 Addict
              • Dec 2005
              • 402
              #4
              Originally posted by Ramon
              damm fuses ...

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                • MikeE30325i
                  Banned
                  • Aug 2006
                  • 2356
                  #5
                  would broken fuses make just your speedo and odometer stop working?

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                    • Mike325
                      No R3VLimiter
                      • Mar 2006
                      • 3685
                      #6
                      I had a speedo go because of a bad fuse. Not sure about the other.
                      Originally posted by cabriodster87
                      "Honey? What color is this wire? Is it the same as that one? Are you sure? I don't believe it. OK, it works. Thank you sweetie."
                      Originally posted by Kershaw
                      i've got a boner and a desire to speed.

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                        • PeaveyBassist
                          No R3VLimiter
                          • Sep 2004
                          • 3511
                          #7
                          Originally posted by MikeE30325i
                          would broken fuses make just your speedo and odometer stop working?
                          No, but the speed sensor in the diff would.

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                            • bddog
                              Grease Monkey
                              • Feb 2004
                              • 351
                              #8
                              The rechargeable batteries in the cluster go bad. This is a normal maintenance item. You need to replace the circuit board in the cluster, where the batteries are located (approx. $140). You can buy batteries at Radio Shack and solder them in. You can install a remote battery holder for easy replacement. There should be a write up for both methods. They also make a solid state replacement. I have bad luck with them.

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