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shootupbuddie101
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e32 instrument cluster

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Recently my speedometer needle has gone dim at night when the lights are on. It is a little bit hard to see where it is on the dial. I hope this is not too expensive of a fix. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

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Andrew, you can alway's use a flashlight taped to the steering column. R 8)

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Very funny...does anyone have a real answer to this probelm???

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Re: e32 instrument cluster

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shootupbuddie101 wrote:Recently my speedometer needle has gone dim at night when the lights are on. It is a little bit hard to see where it is on the dial. I hope this is not too expensive of a fix. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Well, if it's anything like an E30 cluster, it could be as simple as replacing a bulb. In my case it was board that went bad, not the bulb.

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How hard is the bulb to replace?

Biscuit has always got to be bustin' my balls...:P

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shootupbuddie101 wrote:How hard is the bulb to replace?

Biscuit has always got to be bustin' my balls...:P
Cluster removal looks fairly easy and comparable to an E30:
http://bmwe32.masscom.net/sean750/dash_ ... rBulbs.htm

You just need to find out what bulbs went out...

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Post by RAYADAM »

Yes mmarv,your right ,it is much easier..the link is pretty good except your car most likely a US model with airbag..be sure to disconnect battery(under rear seat),and you'll need a T30 torx driver to remove airbag..just becareful with the wires and connector,they get can get brittle over the years..
while your in there (as mmarv's link shows) , I suggest to replace all the bulbs..this will keep the light intensity even across the cluster and save you a hassle to have to go back in there anytime soon for additional blown bulbs :)
Ray
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