Dash Lights

[metalmayhem]

The lights for my gauges recently whent out (it's not the fuse) all the other dash lights work except for guge lights How and what is the easiest way to fix it? thanx

[Delmarco]

Originally posted by metalmayhem@Dec 26 2004, 08:53 AM
The lights for my gauges recently whent out (it's not the fuse) all the other dash lights work except for guge lights How and what is the easiest way to fix it? thanx

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It's not easy...to get to them you have to

1) disconnect the battery (so the airbag won't blow open in your face)

2) remove the airbag and then remove the steering wheel

3) remove the guage screws

4) remove the cluster guage case by slowly prying it out

5) disconnect wires behind the guages so that the cluster comes all the way out and off

6)open back of cluster...change bulbs and reverse process to re-install

I tired this a while back and only got as far as disconnecting the battery used ...cuz' that airbag was a bitch to get off!

There is a DIY in the respective section on this forum! look for that or...

the dealership won't charge more than $30 (if that much) to change those bulbs.

[pcy]

I don't think you have to take out the airbag to simply remove the cluster.
I have done this before (on my '97 328i). Really !

Look up on discussion boards for detailed instructions. If you can't
find, I will look up and give you the info.

Good Luck
pcy

[///M Power]

It can be very easy or very hard depending on if you have tilt steering wheel. If you have tilt steerin wheel you can easily remove the cluster, if not Delmarco has said your answer.

[metalmayhem]

Originally posted by ///M Power@Dec 26 2004, 07:54 PM
It can be very easy or very hard depending on if you have tilt steering wheel. If you have tilt steerin wheel you can easily remove the cluster, if not Delmarco has said your answer.

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Thanx again eveyrone for the info, Its much appreciated

[mmendell]

All of what you need to know you can find in a search. Once the guage cluster is loose and the wiring is disengaged, take the housing off of the top of the steering column and pop out the turn signal assembly....then, pull the cluster towards you as far as you can, start the car, and turn the wheel and guage cluster to the left. No sweat! It goes back in there the same way!