re: e30 instrument problem

[john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

> I have an '88 E30 325i which has been parked in my
> garage for six weeks without being used. When I
> started it up, the tachometer, temperature gauge and
> economy gauge didn't work. I had to go somewhere and
> decided to look at it later. After driving several
> miles the temperature gauge suddenly sprang into life
> and a few minutes later the tacho did the same. They
> both seem to be reading correctly. However, the
> economy guage still isn't working after several days
> of use.

I'd try new SI batteries. You need a pair of Sanyo CR14250SE 3V batteries with 
solder tags, they mount just behind the SI lights.

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