E34 520i - Parts Help Needed

[Redd]

Mom's E34 520i 12V (manual) desperately needs a new rpm and water temp meter. The ones in the car are toast.BM Auto on Jalan Ipoh quoted me RM800 for a second hand unit which I though was ridiculous!Any members here can help me with sourcing a second hand meter cluster? Your help would be greatly appreciated!redd

 

[wolverine]

Is ur meters or S.I. board that gave away?

If it's ur S.I. board, I hv one unit wif me.

Regards B)

 

[Redd]

wolverine, sorry but how do i tell if its the SI board?

all i know is that the mechanic at BM Auto took a used meter unit, replaced the existing one and it worked.

redd

 

[ALBundy]

More often than not, its the meters that went kaput. I don't if any chop shop guys are willing to sell it separately to you but market price for it is about RM 500-600.

 

[Iqlima]

I replace some capacitor for my e32 and till now works fine. Find somebody willing to open your meter. Look for obvious blown cap.

 

[zackertashia]

iqlima,does it works for the fual meter?coz mine dead oredi,jus wen d fuel nearly kong only d lights light up..

 

[Iqlima]

Fuel meter I think more related to level sensor attach to fuel pump.you might just clean it but very very careful open the pump :lol:

I have OBC,don't care much my fuel meter

 

[jarance]

you can test the meter guage i.e. fuel, temperature, speedometer and tachometer by doing the following steps.
1. with the ignition in off position, press the odometer reset button.
2. The mileage, service indicator and trip meter will light up.
3. while holding the reset knob down, turn the ignition key to 1st position only.
4. when you see the mileage change to 1,2,3,4,5 & 6, let go the reset knob
5. all the meters in the instrument cluster will goes from 0 to 100% and back to 0%.

try this test to check the meter..

I know it work for E36 and E34. (model that does not have the OBCII)

 

[wolverine]

Originally posted by jarance@May 10 2005, 10:57 PM
you can test the meter guage i.e. fuel, temperature, speedometer and tachometer by doing the following steps.
1. with the ignition in off position, press the odometer reset button.
2. The mileage, service indicator and trip meter will light up.
3. while holding the reset knob down, turn the ignition key to 1st position.
4. when you see the mileage change to 1,2,3,4,5 & 6, let go the rest knob
5. all the meters in the instrument cluster will goes from 0 to 100% and back to 0%.

try this test to check the meter..

I know it work for E36 and E34. (model that does not have the OBCII)

Redd,

Our in-house electronic sifu is here Mayb, u come to Klang tt and let our Bai-The Electronic Sifu to take a look...he might be able to help u.


Anyway Jarance, the 12V E34 can do dat also huh?!?


B)

 

[jarance]

Originally posted by wolverine+May 11 2005, 12:28 AM-->QUOTE (wolverine @ May 11 2005, 12:28 AM)

 

[ALBundy]

Dunno if it will work on a M20 based E34 since the odometer is still analog!

 

[pussy]

redd, call me back..
you called me on monday, lost your number.

found for you.. might fit .

pussy..

 

[Ghostrider-SG]

Originally posted by jarance@May 10 2005, 10:57 PM
you can test the meter guage i.e. fuel, temperature, speedometer and tachometer by doing the following steps.
1. with the ignition in off position, press the odometer reset button.
2. The mileage, service indicator and trip meter will light up.
3. while holding the reset knob down, turn the ignition key to 1st position.
4. when you see the mileage change to 1,2,3,4,5 & 6, let go the rest knob
5. all the meters in the instrument cluster will goes from 0 to 100% and back to 0%.

try this test to check the meter..

I know it work for E36 and E34. (model that does not have the OBCII)

Eh...you no good leh...bluff me.

I tried cannot work leh...and now mileage reset to zero liao...have to pump petrol to reset again....

But hor..I tried the other button that shows all the faulty stuff one...it WORKS !! Ha ha ha ha...looks damn cool...machem like Defi gauges like dat.

But very funny leh...RPM and Speedo only goes to 3500rpm and 120-130 km/h range nia....not to full speed.

 

[wolverine]

Originally posted by jarance@May 11 2005, 08:05 AM

B)

did the test previously on 5201 car before and it works. (I mean the test) [/quote]
Aiyah jarance...5201 car is E34 24V ler...

 

[zackertashia]

Originally posted by Ghostrider-SG@May 11 2005, 04:58 PM
I tried cannot work leh...and now mileage reset to zero liao...have to pump petrol to reset again....

But hor..I tried the other button that shows all the faulty stuff one...it WORKS !! Ha ha ha ha...looks damn cool...machem like Defi gauges like dat.

But very funny leh...RPM and Speedo only goes to 3500rpm and 120-130 km/h range nia....not to full speed.

n u r drivin....e34?

wat other button r u referrin to?mind tellin me?

 

[Ghostrider-SG]

Driving the E34....

There is two buttons on the dash (or shall we call it sticks ?) On the left stick, you use it to reset the mileage while the one on the right is use to call out info like fault code etc....

 

[zackertashia]

hmm..but my e34 is only equipped wit one o dat..asked my mechanics n he said either d meter is problem or ic plate in the fuel pump..no time to check yet..

 

[zackertashia]

wahaha..my bad..tried using jarance method carefully n voila!wat a great scene it was..all d meters r stil ok including the fuel meter..wil check on d fuel pump next week..my dashboard compartment's lock was broken n spent half d day fixing it(the diy way)..

 

[zackertashia]

erm..tried very hard to access d fuel sensor but didnt make it..cant open the cap..anybody did this or would it be better if i jus leave it to d mechanic?if possible wan to save d cost..can learn oso to diy..

 

[jarance]

Originally posted by zackertashia@May 18 2005, 03:40 PM
erm..tried very hard to access d fuel sensor but didnt make it..cant open the cap..anybody did this or would it be better if i jus leave it to d mechanic?if possible wan to save d cost..can learn oso to diy..

try using a small screw driver (flat) and a small hammer. Tap the knuckel or the extrude part of the fuel pump cover in anti-clockwise with the hammer and screwdriver.

If you are checking for the fuel sensor, you can check it without removing the cover. just unplug the connector and measure the resistance.

You should get about 10 to 170 ohms depending on the amount of fuel in the tank.