After all these years, the SI board on my '92 318i vert finally died. I confirmed that the integral batteries are OK...unfortunately, it is the board itself. Although OEM boards are apparently still available for $800+, Programa boards are nowhere to be found. I have seen old posts about people who were repairing these and/or were offering repaired units ready to swap out, but it has been awhile, and I'm just trying to confirm if these are still available. I appreciate any advice on where to find these, and thank you all again for the ongoing assistance. Much appreciated!
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Here’s a 1992 Motometer board on eBay: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F273437761624Jon (OO=[][]=OO)
1992 325ic white, stock with a 5-speed swap
Palm Beach CountyComment
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Thanks for the great recommendations! Interestingly, I found this on Pelican Parts:
Although it is supposed to be the right thing, the part number is a bit longer than that of the SI board in my car. Mine is 62-11-9-070-793, but Pelican's is 62-11-9-070-793-M250. Any idea if this is compatible, and if so, is this a reliable source? I've bought other parts from Pelican before and have been satisfied, but no idea how they fare with delicate electronics that don't seem to be OEM. Thanks again!Comment
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Pelican is fine. I would call to check compatibility but I think it will work.Originally posted by flyer92 View PostThanks for the great recommendations! Interestingly, I found this on Pelican Parts:
Although it is supposed to be the right thing, the part number is a bit longer than that of the SI board in my car. Mine is 62-11-9-070-793, but Pelican's is 62-11-9-070-793-M250. Any idea if this is compatible, and if so, is this a reliable source? I've bought other parts from Pelican before and have been satisfied, but no idea how they fare with delicate electronics that don't seem to be OEM. Thanks again!Comment
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I agree, and will call them ASAP. Many thanks!Comment
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Good news, is that the SI board on Pelican's site is compatible. Bad news, is that it's no longer in stock. I'm not surprised, really...so back to the drawing board!Comment
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Greg M if your go-to guy. Or buy a working cluster.Originally posted by Matt-BComment
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Thanks, George! I managed to snag the board that jgilber found on ebay (above), and it's on the way to Programa to be sure it's tip-top before I install it. Will definitely keep Greg in mind for my next dashboard drama! Much appreciated.
jgilber...thanks again for the heads-up on the board from ebay. Probably the only used, non-refurbed one that was guaranteed to work on delivery.Comment
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Your welcome. I didn't even know Programa was around still.....
Not to shit on your choice, for for future reference when people search for this, I would love to know the outcome.
Please report back.Originally posted by Matt-BComment
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I've used their own aftermarket battery-less board for the eta and it's working beautifully.Comment
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