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Eldog
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Thu Sep 03, 2009 1:57 pm

Hi guys i need some help, My rev counter is NOT WORKING!!!

iT'S ON MY 1987 325i m tech 1

How the hell do i get this working again?

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Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:12 pm

Tighten up the brass nut on the back of it, I believe.
If it ain't broke, fix it till it is
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Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:42 pm

beemerbird wrote:Tighten up the brass nut on the back of it, I believe.
that only applies to the fuel and temp guage doesnt it?
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Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:50 pm

Alex wrote:
beemerbird wrote:Tighten up the brass nut on the back of it, I believe.
that only applies to the fuel and temp guage doesnt it?
That's why I wrote 'I beleive'. It's a lot quicker to type than 'but I may be talking misconceived bollox' :D
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Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:30 pm

I think your right as the fule gauge sayes its full but i've only out 5 liters in!

I will give it a go... thankyou
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Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:46 pm

could be the service indicator board batteries in the cluster , this happend to me (this affected the rev counter and the temp guage) on my tech 1
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Fri Sep 04, 2009 12:38 am

nir where would i find this? im new to beemers!
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Fri Sep 04, 2009 6:50 pm

what Willnz said sounds like your best plan
whats your location? there may be someone local to you that could help
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