Re: Funky gas and temp gauges

["Ric" <rlb1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Makes sense to me,  Just had the gauges out not too long ago to
replace bulbs....probably knocked something loose.

Thanks!

Ric
- ----- Original Message -----
From: <alex.fadeev@domain.elided>
To: "Ric" <rlb1@domain.elided>
Cc: <bmw@domain.elided>; <owner-bmw@domain.elided>
Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 12:40 PM
Subject: Re: Funky gas and temp gauges


>
> "Ric" <rlb1@domain.elided> wrote:
> >
> > I have a 1991 E30 318is and I am havign funky gauge problems.
> >> Ric,

> E30 instrument clusters recycle the temp/fuel gauges' mounting
nuts to the
> cluster as ground connectors. They rattle loose and oxidize
with time and
> eventually lead to an intermittent ground and jumpy gauges.
> To remedy, take the cluster out (see Bentley for details or
just unscrew
> everything around the cluster until it comes out) and
re-tighten the
> mounting nuts for both gauges. That should fix it for a year or
two. Repeat
> as necessary.
>
> alex f

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