Service Indicator Problem

[BIGJO]

Hi,

I have a problem with my service indicator. Some of the green lights aren't working correctly.

Are the LED's on its way out or something?

And how do I go about fixing this problem?

Could it be linked with the bulb that has gone on my rev counter?

Any help is much appreciated.


Kind regards.

[johnny_boymk1]

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... ic&t=88790

Not to sure about your service lights mate but heres a good step by step to getting the clocks out.
I`used it today to change my dash bulbs. Worked a treat.

[BIGJO]

Thanks buddy. I can use that info to replace my light for my rev counter

[Alex]

sounds like the leds have decided to go along with the rev counter bulb

there is a common problem with the SI board going in the instrument cluster but i dont think they effect the bulbs, but it could effect the service indicator

[BIGJO]

The rev counter bulb has definately gone. Some of the green lights come on and go off so I think they need replacing. Just want to know how to go about it before pulling out the dash.


Thanks.

[rj]

Take the LED board out and check for dry solder joints. If after reheating the solder points the problem still persists, then you can pick up an LED board from a scrapyard.

[daimlerman]

Could this be memory loss due to the SI board batteries failing? Still have to strip the sodding cluster but....

[Brianmoooore]

I very much doubt if there is anything wrong with any of the LEDs. I've yet to come across a dud one in any application.
Take the SI board out, put it in the fridge for half an hour, then measure the voltage across the batteries.

[BIGJO]

Will do! Thanks Brian...will keep you posted

[BIGJO]

I've been bashing my dash board & they keep coming on and off