E34 535i - Instrument cluster failure

[Mark 178]

RE: Temp gauge, fuel gauge and odometer not working in E34 535i cluster. Am I correct in saying that if I swap another cluster into the car but retain the original coding plug then I will still have the original odometer readings etc?

If this is the case then that would be a much easier option than changing the capacitors which seems to be the common way to cure this problem.

Thoughts from the experts?

Edited December 20, 2011 by _Mark_

[BM WORLD 1286]

what year is your 535i , as there are 2 types , early one you can swap the millage plug over ,

later type millage stays in the cluster

[Mark 178]

Thanks Brent, car is a 1990

[BM WORLD 1286]

Thanks Brent, car is a 1990

ok that should have the later type cluster

whats the millage of it ??

[Mark 178]

Mileage is 122,xxx

[BM WORLD 1286]

Mileage is 122,xxx

hhhmmm

might be hard to find one with low k's like that one

are you sure its a cluster problem??

maybe just test with another one.

or use parts from another one to fix yours etc

Edited December 20, 2011 by Brent HARTGE535i