I can't read my dash!!!!!

[bmwgirl740]

Ugh, what is going on, my dash lights are getting less and less visible. I changed out all the bulbs on the dash itself and helped a little bit, but what do I do now??? Go to a dealer and let them charge me 1200.00 to change a fuse or something?? Anyone have any ideas??? [:X]

 

[525ifreak]

yea I have an idea, don't go to a dealer for something like that. I'm sure there is a mechanic in your area that would charge a heack of a lot less.

 

[bmwgirl740]

I am sure there is, but I want to know what is going on with my dash, before I even try and take it to a dealer! Thanks for the advice.

 

[cai]

Are you talking about the instrument lights or the lights to the message board. The lights have a rheostat that dims and brightens them, could it be that something is wrong with that rheostat?

 

[Dinan55]

Or maybe you can try adjusting the brightness setting for the dash lights... there should be a little knob type thing on the left of the steering wheel.

 

[bmwgirl740]

Are you talking about the instrument lights or the lights to the message board. The lights have a rheostat that dims and brightens them, could it be that something is wrong with that rheostat?


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cai

I am talking about the lights that show the odometer reading and such. It is like the orangy red digital reading of the dash. The same as the thermostat and audio. I included a picture of what it is supposed to look like, my numbers are all faded and hard to read.

 

[JohnSac740il]

Pixel replacement by BMWNA,part free

The pixels in your instrument cluster have malfunctioned. It is a common problem with these cars. You can call BMW,NA at 201-573-2188 and ask for Chuck Winik, or E-mail Leonora.vlaovich@bmwna.com. BMW,NA is currently replacing the clusters, with many owners paying for the labor at the dealership. One-half to one hour maximum for the replacement of the unit. I believe that they have handled thousands of these claims. On this and other boards I have only read of the above taking place. Make sure that they don't try to get you to pay for anymore than above. Good luck.

 

[bmwgirl740]

WOW, thank you, I will definately check into this!!! I will post back with what I find out, in case you wanted to know, thanks again!!!

 

[theBMWenthusiast]

is that a BMWNA associate?

 

[JohnSac740il]

Is that a BMWNA associate?

Was your question directed to me? What is an associate? Thanks, John.

 

[bmwgirl740]

Thanks JohnSac, your advice paid off!! A lady from BMWNA contacted me after I emailed them and they are paying for the part, all I have to pay is labor. My part is 234.00 their part is 480.00. WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOO. Thanks a million man!!!

 

[JohnSac740il]

Glad to hear the good news. Best-John.

 

[bmwgirl740]

John, I was wrong. They only charged me a whopping $64.00 to fix my dash. INCREDIBLE, thanks again!!! Babette

 

[JohnSac740il]

Babette-That was great news!!!!!!!!!!!Best-John.

 

[cai]

JohnSac740il:

If I may interject, I think the question from theBMWenthusiast may have been directed to Dinan55. That must be a new BMW model.

 

[BMW_FaNaTiC]

John Thats a great number to call, i just had a problem and they fixed it !!!! THX A BUNCH