gauges no light

[nadroj]

The whole right side of my gauges dont get anylight to them at all when i turn on my lights. So i cannot see my RPMs and when to shift. It is really annoying anyone know how to fix this new bulb maybe? if so how do i get back there and replace it?

 

[KC Ron Carter]

Hmm,

I am guessing you have an E30.

Here is a link with pictures.

http://e30m3performance.com/maintenance/SI_Board/SI_Board.htm

Later,

 

[equate]

That happens to my speedo a very rare once and a while. If i just push the light knob back in that pull it out a bit hard it will turn on, so if its not the bulb check the light switch.

 

[Rukus]

dude, the connections (plugs) on the back are ****ed. they like to wear out strangely. check them out, i gott awiggle mine otget them to work.

 

[Custom 3]

If you can get your instrument cluster out (let me know if you need instructions), simply open up the case and there are (if memory serves) 4 bulbs which light up the gauges. You can get brand new bulbs from the dealer for less than $1.50 each. Simply replace them (I would recommend doing all of them at once, cuz sometimes the removal process can finish off the other old ones) and if the connectors are corroded, clean them up. Put everything back together and reinstall. Takes an hour at most, depending on how thorough you are.

 

[nadroj]

can i get in strutions to remove the cluster

 

[KC Ron Carter]

Hmm

Here are the instructions, follow the link.

http://e30m3performance.com/mainten...rd/SI_Board.htm

Later,

 

[bignate]

On my car there are only 2 bulbs, one on the left and one on the right. Just pull out the whole unit and you'll see them.