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ahager57
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On Board Computer Issue

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The On Board Computer in my 1989 635csi is not working. The display seems to "glow" a little with the ignition "on" but nothing is displayed. I also noticed that the red light on the MPH button doesn't illuminate if I press it. I bought this car from the original owner with 240k miles - only had it a couple of weeks. Any suggestions for things to check or is this a simple "replace the whole unit" sort of solution? THANKS!
Andy
2004 530i - Sarabi
1989 635CSI - Shaw
1997 Burb C1500 - Lady Catherine "The Burb"
1990 535i (sold) - Gabriel
1986 535i (totaled) - Jonathan
1984 733i (deceased) - Mog
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JCS
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Re: On Board Computer Issue

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I could be the light bar, is burnt out.

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ahager57
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Re: On Board Computer Issue

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Jay - thank-you. The light bar seems to "glow" when I turn on the ignition ... but I see your point.
Andy
2004 530i - Sarabi
1989 635CSI - Shaw
1997 Burb C1500 - Lady Catherine "The Burb"
1990 535i (sold) - Gabriel
1986 535i (totaled) - Jonathan
1984 733i (deceased) - Mog
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TomMan7531
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Re: On Board Computer Issue

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Hi,

Mine has just had the same issue start although I have just taken the whole dashboard off disconnecting all the electrics, might be worth unscrewing the dash and check the wires are all connected. When I put mine back together over the weekend I will update you
1987 BMW 635CSI Auto, Royal Blue, Cream interior, daily rust finds....
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dwcains
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Re: On Board Computer Issue

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If you're going to replace the light bar, I would recommend using one of the LED replacements which are now available. Garagistic sells one, as well as a few other vendors on eBay, or you can make your own (as I did). There are a few sites with instructions that can be found with a Google search.

https://store.garagistic.com/13-button- ... conversion

http://www.rtsauto.com/how-to-replace-e ... light-bar/
Dean
Lutz, FL

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