Subject: Ive got 2 problems now Author: farhod : member since October, 2005 : 1506 posts Posted on: 2007-04-18 15:35:24

ok so after i got my new headrests installed these problems have been occuring...first in my intrusment cluster you can BARELY see the mileage and temp..they are very faded and when i turn the knob that adjusts the brightness it does nothing but all the other lights are bright like the time and if i press the OBC next to the steering wheel it shows up bright on the cluster...2nd my sunroof wont move when i click it it makes a noise then doesnt do anything..are there any fuses or am i running way 2 many electronics on my alt. and battery? any suggestions? thanks

1998 bmw 740il

Audio/Video Mods:
Alpine iva d300, 12 kicker Comp Vr Subwoofers (3), Savv 7' headrest monitors, Jl audio VR 525 Components front and rear,Orion 2500d & Orion 8004 Amplifier

Exterior Mods:
20x9.5 Alessio star5 wheels ,Magnaflow 14816 mufflers,Medium tint front Limo tint in rear
,01 Crystal taillights,Clear Corners, Clear sidemarkers,

• Ive got 2 problems now - farhod 2007-04-18 15:35:24 (312 views)
  • Any way to unplug the headrest power? See if the display gets better? - eaglecomm 2007-04-19 11:38:48 (130 views)
  • well, err...since no one else has mentioned it...the cluster has 5 bulbs...and (pic) - Q 2007-04-19 09:57:47 (274 views)
    • But is that bulb for the whole instrument display? Or for the pixel display? - eaglecomm 2007-04-19 10:02:57 (142 views)
      • on second thought...this suggestion sounds stupid once you think about it... - Q 2007-04-19 10:53:49 (94 views)
        • yeah, I don't really know myself cuz I haven't taken one apart.. but... - eaglecomm 2007-04-19 11:14:32 (127 views)
      • the instrument cluster contains 5 of those bulbs seen in the diagram (nt) - Q 2007-04-19 10:36:15 (122 views)
        • geez..can't write a complete thought with them interrupting me with work! I'm - Q 2007-04-19 10:44:51 (125 views)
    • oops..the bulbs are #2 in the diagram...not #3 (nt) - Q 2007-04-19 09:58:45 (137 views)
  • if you've recently had the battery disconnected...try resetting the sunroof (pic) - Q 2007-04-18 23:28:15 (6148 views)
    • if it does need resetting...hold the button until you ''hear'' the sunroof re - initialize (approx 5-15 seconds) (NT) Q 2007-04-18 23:32:09 (404 views)
      • Q YOU DA MAN! fixed that now i need to fix the damn cluster thanks! (nt) - farhod 2007-04-18 23:37:20 (193 views)
        • cool...glad that's all it was...now the sun or moon can shine in. 8-) (nt) - Q 2007-04-18 23:49:19 (173 views)
  • there is a light sensor on the cluster to left of display. Anything blocking it? (nt) - zapperjoe 2007-04-18 19:25:27 (175 views)
    • nope looks clear to me... (nt) - farhod 2007-04-18 22:36:20 (109 views)
  • You should try a new battery. You can always return the battery if it - mahmudb 2007-04-18 18:12:32 (130 views)
  • Should not be related but I would Disconnect and see if the problems go away. - bghark 2007-04-18 15:49:22 (160 views)
    • tried that and both are still the same no difference? any one else - farhod 2007-04-18 18:06:56 (140 views)