Subject: well, err...since no one else has mentioned it...the cluster has 5 bulbs...and Author: Q : member since February, 2004 : 7920 posts Posted on: 2007-04-19 09:57:47

perhaps the one near your odometer is burnt out. There are only 2 screws that hold the cluster in (along the top)...then there are the wiring harnesses in the rear. That's all you need to do to remove the instrument cluster to check out the bulbs. (i'd suggest lowering the steering wheel column to its lowest point, then disconnect the battery (again))

(here's hoping I'm 2 for 2) 8-)

See item #3 in diagram below...there are 5 incandescent bulbs in the IKE (instr. cluster)


Q
95 525iT (Alpine White)
97 740iL (Arctic Silver)

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• Ive got 2 problems now - farhod 2007-04-18 15:35:24 (450 views)
  • Any way to unplug the headrest power? See if the display gets better? - eaglecomm 2007-04-19 11:38:48 (190 views)
  • well, err...since no one else has mentioned it...the cluster has 5 bulbs...and (pic) - Q 2007-04-19 09:57:47 (370 views)
    • But is that bulb for the whole instrument display? Or for the pixel display? - eaglecomm 2007-04-19 10:02:57 (207 views)
      • on second thought...this suggestion sounds stupid once you think about it... - Q 2007-04-19 10:53:49 (141 views)
        • yeah, I don't really know myself cuz I haven't taken one apart.. but... - eaglecomm 2007-04-19 11:14:32 (191 views)
      • the instrument cluster contains 5 of those bulbs seen in the diagram (nt) - Q 2007-04-19 10:36:15 (181 views)
        • geez..can't write a complete thought with them interrupting me with work! I'm - Q 2007-04-19 10:44:51 (180 views)
    • oops..the bulbs are #2 in the diagram...not #3 (nt) - Q 2007-04-19 09:58:45 (190 views)
  • if you've recently had the battery disconnected...try resetting the sunroof (pic) - Q 2007-04-18 23:28:15 (9667 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 (625 views)
      • Q YOU DA MAN! fixed that now i need to fix the damn cluster thanks! (nt) - farhod 2007-04-18 23:37:20 (287 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 (242 views)
  • there is a light sensor on the cluster to left of display. Anything blocking it? (nt) - zapperjoe 2007-04-18 19:25:27 (247 views)
    • nope looks clear to me... (nt) - farhod 2007-04-18 22:36:20 (164 views)
  • You should try a new battery. You can always return the battery if it - mahmudb 2007-04-18 18:12:32 (180 views)
  • Should not be related but I would Disconnect and see if the problems go away. - bghark 2007-04-18 15:49:22 (220 views)
    • tried that and both are still the same no difference? any one else - farhod 2007-04-18 18:06:56 (198 views)