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AureliaZ3
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Post Tue Apr 14, 2020 6:52 pm

Im trying to keep my '88 325xi original. The factory stereo worked fine when I started, but now the screen freezes up and doesnt show valid info. Everything else workes fine except the preset lights dont illuminate when you select a preset station. Its literally just the screen. Any one have any ideas?
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Post Tue Apr 14, 2020 7:38 pm

If the display is connected by the usual method of a strip of foam rubber with conductive strips embedded in it, just re positioning the strip, or applying greater pressure to it may be the solution
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Post Tue Apr 14, 2020 9:14 pm

It actually is not. It has a ribbon strip soldered to it and goes into the main board. I did try resetting the ribbon to no avail. Think it could be the display itself? It does have a chip attached to it.