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tachometer not working

Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 9:43 pm
by _bmw_316_lad_
hi lads my 316 tacho and mpg gauges are after givin up iv heard ther batteries in the dash that run out??? is this true and if so were can i buy these batteries and r they easy ta fit???


also in a urealted prob over 3500rmp the car starts spluttering and looses power. its heavy on petrol to. the dizzy cap nd plugs av been changed?? id be gratefull for any help.. :D

Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 10:15 pm
by Chris36
Blown fuse for me, happened to me last week. Check the fuse box - think it was number 21

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Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 12:02 am
by _bmw_316_lad_
iv checked that and all seems well but thanks!!! :D

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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:19 am
by LondonTom
sounds like a fuse to me all day long

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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:39 am
by blackcountrybimmerman
It could be the SI board battery that's fubar'd. If this battery goes it can stop the instruments from working.

You can get replacements, but you need to use a soldering iron to remove and replace.

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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 9:40 pm
by _bmw_316_lad_
ya im after findin out its the batteries so il go at that the weekend :D