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Expert: - 7/25/2006


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I have a '99 528i. While driving, the speedometer and outside temperature/gas economy/etc. indicator just dies. The tach, fuel and oil gauges work. Now, my cruise control doesn't work. What's going on? Is my car dieing a slow death? Thanks for any advice.

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Checking yours grounds is your first step as it does work occationally.They have a commomn ground drivers side under the dash pad,they are brown wires.Check the body ground that is located at the battery and most times its a braided cable.If it is green at all it too maybe your problem.

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Don Berlan

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ASE Master Mechanic for 25 years. Can help with all aspects of BMW repair. I especially enjoy driveablity problems, mechanical or electrical.

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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.)

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CMVTI, Auburn Maine

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