misgvous_1 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2006 hey guys wonderin if you can help what does it mean when on the e30 service lights the far left green and orange and red lights all show at once battery was flat went to jump it and lights turned on. car started, unplugged the jumper cables and the lights were still on any advice will be much appreciated cheers jamie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmccormack 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2006 Might be time to fit new batteries to the S.I. board. The old batteries probably aren't charging or holding their charge as well as they did when they were new, then when the main battery goes flat as well the S.I. and or gauges start to do strange things. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topless 13 Report post Posted July 18, 2006 Just a point here, the owner's handbook says you should not disconnect the jumper cables without first putting on the headlights and the rear window demister (if I remember correctly). It states damage may occur to the electronics if this is not done. But I agree with Graeme, your SI batteries are probably shot, so need replacing. Will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andrew Report post Posted July 18, 2006 On a side note - my SI board lights flash under 3000 RPM - they flash in time with the ignitor! .. something dodgy is going on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misgvous_1 0 Report post Posted September 18, 2006 ive jus got the car on the raod finaly and half my instrument cluster does not work. how do i go about changing the bateries in my S.I board. Is it easy to do. cheers Jamie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ken Report post Posted September 18, 2006 ive jus got the car on the raod finaly and half my instrument cluster does not work. how do i go about changing the bateries in my S.I board. Is it easy to do. cheers Jamie Try these sites: http://www.unofficialbmw.com/repair_faqs/sil.html http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticl...d_batteries.htm I did a mod a while back using a couple of rechargeable AAs + plastic holder (available from Dick Smith etc.), seemed to work ok. Cheers Ken. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spargo Report post Posted September 18, 2006 Badass avatar Ken, and welcome to the site! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ken Report post Posted September 18, 2006 (edited) Badass avatar Ken, and welcome to the site! Cheers! The avatar is an old one but a good one - especially for people like me who "live" inside computer software!!! This site is an absolute wealth of information and amusement. Regards K. Edited September 18, 2006 by Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jochen 4 Report post Posted September 18, 2006 Jaycar sell AA sized NICADs or NIMH batteries with the right solder tags on them to solder direct to the board Easy repair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m_reaney 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2006 While we are on the topic, my "inspection" light comes on when the car is started then turns off a few seconds later. Is that normal, or is it time for a service? Cheers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted September 26, 2006 time for an inspection 1 or inspection 2 whatever wasnt done last time.If the inspection light comes on in conjuction with a little clock it may be indicating the annual inspection. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
