RE: Dead DME (He means OBC)

["Bob Kegel" <bobkegel@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Fri, 10 Mar 2000, at 14:35:28 -0800, Tim Stiles wrote:

>So I mixed up my acronyms a little.  : )      More careful study
(thanks
>Jim C.) reveals that the OBC is not dead. If you stick your face
against it
>in near total darkness it is working.  So what do I need to do to be
able
>to read it in daylight again?

You need to replace the backlight. Go to
http://www.unofficialbmw.com/main.html and enter "OBC" in the search
window. You can buy a new backlight module from the dealer or buy a
couple new bulbs from Radio Shack and solder them in yourself.

Bob Kegel
'70 2002
'85 635 CSi
BMW CCA #135175
BMW ACA Puget Sound Region

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