Re: <E30> Instruments.

[Spiegelthal.Dave@xxxxxxxxxxx]

I had an erratic temperature gauge on my E30, and it was indeed a bad
ground connection.  I removed the instrument cluster, then removed the
temperature gauge, which is attached by a central post screw and a nut.
The electrical connections are via two posts on the back of the gauge which
slide into receptacle cavities on the instrument cluster board. Over time,
the posts seem to stop making good contact with the inner walls of their
sockets.  I fixed mine by using pliers to very slightly crimp (and make
oval) the posts, causing them to fit tighter in the sockets.  Worked like a
charm.
     Dave Spiegelthal
     '91 318i

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