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[E30] Odometer failed - Speedo works

Hi!

I have been able to lurking on this list for ages, waiting for
something to go wrong so I could finally say 'hi'! :) 

Anyway, I have a 1985 318i, and the odometer and the trip odometer
both stopped turning. The speedometer and tach are working. I was
wondering if I can assume the problem is in the console/odmeter
mechanism. In other words, is there one cable going from the
transmission into the console that drives the speedo & odo? If so, and
the speedo is ok, then the problem must be in the odometer itself?

Also, if I have to take the console out and apart, I was thinking
about replacing the batteries, which are dead. I read the instructions
in the repair FAQ, anyone want to rate the difficulty of this? Any
preparation advice?

Thanks!!!
jk
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