E34 Instrument Cluster

["Vellender,Patrick M" <Patrick.Vellender@xxxxxxx>]

> I have an '89 535i (E34) and am currently having a with my instrument
> cluster.
> 
> The odometer LED, messaging LED, fuel gauge, temperature gauge and MPG
> gauge all stopped working this weekend.  However, the tachometer and
> speedometer, as well as the startup lites (check engine, SRS, parking
> brake, etc.) all still work.
> 
> I've checked fuses 1, 17, 20 and 29 which relate to the instrument cluster
> and all looked good.  Also, the other systems that draw power through
> those fuses continue to work.
> 
> If I read the schematic from the Bentley book correctly (and there is
> absolutely no guarantee that I read it correctly), it looks like it should
> be an all working or none working arrangement.
> 
> Has anyone seen or had this problem before?  Can anyone offer any
> suggestions?  I'm willing to check the electrical connections in the
> cluster, but only want to do it once I have to remove the airbag and
> steering wheel.
> 
> Thanks for your help,
> 
> Pat Vellender
> '89 535I (E34)
> 
> 

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