All My meter not functional--- ( bmw 318i )

[semutorange]

salam/olla to all my frenz... :my ques. is. y all my meter funtional failure ??? i change to new one but still failure.... :40:y arrr. ??? :sheep:what must i do now.... :dontknow:where i can repair or do'it something...is'it about my computer box??? :7lzzz help me..... :adore: :adore: :adore:

 

[jarance]

can you start the car?

check the fuse in the engine compartment first.

 

[semutorange]

can you start the car?

check the fuse in the engine compartment first.

YES...

evrything can...

but all the meter failure...

is it about computer box....???

plzz somebdy help me

 

[jarance]

YES...

evrything can...

but all the meter failure...

is it about computer box....???

plzz somebdy help me

If you can start the car, that means that the ECU or Electronic Control Unit or in your case, computer box is working. The ECU control the firing and metering of the engine.

When you said meter is not functioning, do you mean only the tachometer and speedometer? or the light or lcd display (numerical digit) is not displaying.

 

[ICEMAN 68]

bro ...could be some connection problem from the meter panel itself ...

As my buddies e36 yr 97 had such kind of similar prob and there is no way to repair it except to change the entire meter panel unit ...2nd hand

get it checked from a wire man ... could be some loose connections as mention above ...

 

[semutorange]

If you can start the car, that means that the ECU or Electronic Control Unit or in your case, computer box is working. The ECU control the firing and metering of the engine.

When you said meter is not functioning, do you mean only the tachometer and speedometer? or the light or lcd display (numerical digit) is not displaying.

bro ...could be some connection problem from the meter panel itself ...

As my buddies e36 yr 97 had such kind of similar prob and there is no way to repair it except to change the entire meter panel unit ...2nd hand

get it checked from a wire man ... could be some loose connections as mention above ...

when i start its very smooth...
all the functioning failure.... only lamp for lights function....
i change the panel meter but still same problem....
when i put the external temp. meter... its function ok...

i think maybe loose connection wires to... where can i find the pure mechanic for solve my wiring problem specialist for bmw 318i

stress ma...

i cant find the problem....

 

[jarance]

when i start its very smooth...
all the functioning failure.... only lamp for lights function....
i change the panel meter but still same problem....
when i put the external temp. meter... its function ok...

i think maybe loose connection wires to... where can i find the pure mechanic for solve my wiring problem specialist for bmw 318i

stress ma...

i cant find the problem....

When you turn the ignition key to "ON", did any of the light turn on during the diagnostic cycle?

Again, I ask.. your tacho and speedometer working or not.

 

[semutorange]

When you turn the ignition key to "ON", did any of the light turn on during the diagnostic cycle?

Again, I ask.. your tacho and speedometer working or not.

nope.... nothing light functional

both of meter failure to....

juz if i open lamp.. indicate light will be appear...

now i put external temp.. ist working very well...

i dont know y...

 

[bimmerguy]

Can anyone help? I have a problem with the digital panel for the mileage.. Half the display goes off.. As in, the top of the number is on and the bottom off.. Please help as to the rectification required for this problem..

 

[jarance]

Can anyone help? I have a problem with the digital panel for the mileage.. Half the display goes off.. As in, the top of the number is on and the bottom off.. Please help as to the rectification required for this problem..

yours udm must be a 5-series. seldom happen on e36.

 

[jarance]

nope.... nothing light functional

both of meter failure to....

juz if i open lamp.. indicate light will be appear...

now i put external temp.. ist working very well...

i dont know y...

OK.. We have determine the following.

1. Can start car but no display.
2. Car running but techometer and speedometer not functioning.
3. Modified instrument cluster to use for external display for temperature.
4. Hand brake ON. Light on on panel?
5. Car running. Headlight ON, any backlight on the panel?
6. Car running. Headlight ON and set on High beam, blue light ON at the panel?
7. Press emergency button, both turn signal light flashing ON?
8. Car running, push turn left handle, left indicator lamp ON (outside & panel)?

Just answer YES or NO to Q4 to Q8.

 

[semutorange]

OK.. We have determine the following.

1. Can start car but no display.
2. Car running but techometer and speedometer not functioning.
3. Modified instrument cluster to use for external display for temperature.
4. Hand brake ON. Light on on panel? yes
5. Car running. Headlight ON, any backlight on the panel? yes
6. Car running. Headlight ON and set on High beam, blue light ON at the panel? yes
7. Press emergency button, both turn signal light flashing ON? yes
8. Car running, push turn left handle, left indicator lamp ON (outside & panel)? yes

the failure item is
1. Kilometer
2. RPM
3. Oil Indicator
4. Temp. Indicator

my frenz try to change the new one of meter board still same problem

how can i fixxed...

help meee

 

[khalidm3]

i had similar experience before.

i changed meter but the problem was still there. then changed the ABS control module. after that everything functioned back.

better check with GT1 or launch lah bro.

 

[bimmerguy]

Mine is an e36.. do u know whats the cause of this problem?

 

[jarance]

OK.. We have determine the following.

1. Can start car but no display.
2. Car running but techometer and speedometer not functioning.
3. Modified instrument cluster to use for external display for temperature.
4. Hand brake ON. Light on on panel? yes
5. Car running. Headlight ON, any backlight on the panel? yes
6. Car running. Headlight ON and set on High beam, blue light ON at the panel? yes
7. Press emergency button, both turn signal light flashing ON? yes
8. Car running, push turn left handle, left indicator lamp ON (outside & panel)? yes

the failure item is
1. Kilometer
2. RPM
3. Oil Indicator
4. Temp. Indicator

my frenz try to change the new one of meter board still same problem

how can i fixxed...

help meee

OK look like the lights are OK except the analog meter. Can you try the foolowing to test all the meters. It required to follow the exact procedure in order to get it to work properly.

1. Turn the ignition key to "Accessory Position" i.e. from "stop" to "1st position"

Stop - engine off
1st position - radio on
2nd postion - display and diagnostic start
3rd position - engine cranking

2. press the odometer reset push button and keep holding it down and you see all the oil lamp, etc start to light up. After a few seconds, all the analog meter will swing to maximum position. (tacho, speed, fuel and temperature).
note; you can release the reset push button after the light start to light up.

Use the above test to check the instrument cluster function.

 

[jarance]

Can anyone help? I have a problem with the digital panel for the mileage.. Half the display goes off.. As in, the top of the number is on and the bottom off.. Please help as to the rectification required for this problem..

OK since your is an E36, then it is not the dead pixel problem as encountered by most 5 series.

If it is half on and half off, then one of your bulb is blown. The digital display is actually LCD and not LED. It look like LED but it is actually LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). LCD will only work if there is a backlight shining from behind the LCD panel. (This is similar to your handphone display).

If I am not mistaken, you need to remove the instrument cluster and change the bulb as indicated item 19.

 

[semutorange]

OK look like the lights are OK except the analog meter. Can you try the foolowing to test all the meters. It required to follow the exact procedure in order to get it to work properly.

1. Turn the ignition key to "Accessory Position" i.e. from "stop" to "1st position"

Stop - engine off
1st position - radio on
2nd postion - display and diagnostic start
3rd position - engine cranking

2. press the odometer reset push button and keep holding it down and you see all the oil lamp, etc start to light up. After a few seconds, all the analog meter will swing to maximum position. (tacho, speed, fuel and temperature).
note; you can release the reset push button after the light start to light up.

Use the above test to check the instrument cluster function.

i'm try do'it the procedure...
but still failure....
i'm try 5 to 10 times but still failure...

maybe becoz my digital meter not functional too.....
how come...
may car make me stress....

erk help...

 

[jarance]

i'm try do'it the procedure...
but still failure....
i'm try 5 to 10 times but still failure...

maybe becoz my digital meter not functional too.....
how come...
may car make me stress....

erk help...

Your digital display not working. i.e. there is no mileage and trip display.
what about your petrol gauge. Is that working or not?

Sorry for being long winded? :smokin:

 

[jarance]

i'm try do'it the procedure...
but still failure....
i'm try 5 to 10 times but still failure...

maybe becoz my digital meter not functional too.....
how come...
may car make me stress....

erk help...

Oop. Try the procedure on my car and it also don't work. The correct procedure is as follow:-

1. In Stop position, press the odometer reset push button and keep holding it down. Turn the ignition key to "Accessory Position" i.e. from "stop" to "1st position"

2. You see all the oil lamp, etc start to light up. After a few seconds, all the analog meter will swing to maximum position. (tacho, speed, fuel and temperature).
note; you can release the reset push button after the light start to light up.

Use the above test to check the instrument cluster function.

Note : In Stop position, when you press the odometer reset meter, it will display the total mileage and trip mileage.

Stop - engine off
1st position - radio on
2nd postion - display and diagnostic start
3rd position - engine cranking

 

[semutorange]

Your digital display not working. i.e. there is no mileage and trip display.
what about your petrol gauge. Is that working or not?

Sorry for being long winded? :smokin:

yes....
my digital display failure to...
i dont know too how to measure my oil....
huhu very sad and stress....