AboutDon Berlan Expertise ASE Master Mechanic for 25 years. Can help with all aspects of BMW repair. I especially enjoy driveablity problems, mechanical or electrical.
Experience I have been an ASE Master Mechanic for 25 years.I have worked in many dealearships although BMW's are my favorite.I now have my own shop,specializing in BMW's.I have autocrossed and even gotten into mud running with my 4x4.(I am NOT a teacher and don't claim to know everything about the cars I never see.I hope to help you with your repairs and do expect some knowledge on your side.)
Question I Have a BMW 730i 1986 Model E Reg. Whilst driving yesterday the dashboard lights where the speedomenter is went out along with the Petrol Gage & Temperature Gage which stopped working. The Speedometer & Rev Counter is working ok. Please Help... What could the problem be. The fuses have been checked and are all ok.
Answer It is not often I get to hear of older "7"'s. I personally like them the most,I have a 1984 733i and a 1985 735i so I hope I can help.It sounds like you need to take the cluster out and check the bulbs.Being the Tach(Rev counter) and speedometer still work illumination sounds to be the issue.The instrument cluster is easily removed after taking the 2 small screws out that are on the top of the cluster.Disconnect the wires and remove the cluster,the bulbs will be easily seen if they are burnt out.
