speedometer problem?

schwa · Top Poster Joined: Mar 03, 2009 Posts: 65

hi,

need help here,
my speedmeter is not working,when i remove the meter only 2 cable attached to the socket,blue n white.
no cable attached to the green n yellow socket. is this normal or there is something missing?
rpm,temp n fuel meter is ok.

highwaystar · Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 4:48 pm Post subject: Re: speedometer problem?

may i know what model is this? as for the pic, this is not from E30. E30 only attached Blue and white not yellow.

schwa · Top Poster Joined: Mar 03, 2009 Posts: 65

bro highwaystar,this is my e30 meter. yes it only attached blue n white. so is that normal?
any idea why my speedmeter is not working?

eau-rouge · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 12:22 am Post subject: Re: speedometer problem?

yes..it is normal.only white n blue attached
as for speedo, maybe your sensor is faulty or the wiring itself
i can teach u how to check but r u a diy man & can do some wiring stuff?

schwa · Top Poster Joined: Mar 03, 2009 Posts: 65

yes plz eau-rouge,how to check if it is sensor or wiring problem?

evilnickwong · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 1:55 am Post subject: Re: speedometer problem?

Check out the cable plug on your diff too. Smile

schwa · Top Poster Joined: Mar 03, 2009 Posts: 65

maybe my meter also got problem? sometimes the temp meter ok,sometimes it drop. the battery symbol supposed to lit before i start the car rite?

highwaystar · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 2:21 am Post subject: Re: speedometer problem?

mmm... i dismantle E30 meter before and yours is different. i dont what specs of your meter. E30 meter dont have the green part.

anyway look into this topic. maybe it helps

www.malatbimmer.com/ev...t=884.html

schwa · Top Poster Joined: Mar 03, 2009 Posts: 65

thanx bro,i`m also thinking to spray this jarum2 but dont hav contact cleaner. now i know wd40 also can use,will try that tomorrow

jeembo · Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 5:24 am Post subject: Re: speedometer problem?

do that bro. most of us hv the experience. i've changed mine twice already:) now the meter go crazy again hehehehe...just ain't my luck yet.

schwa · Top Poster Joined: Mar 03, 2009 Posts: 65

so this is a must hav experience for all e30 owner. hehe will try n keep u guys updated

schwa · Top Poster Joined: Mar 03, 2009 Posts: 65

already try that method but the meter still not working iskk

jeembo · Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 5:22 am Post subject: Re: speedometer problem?

go potong shop and buy one, that is another option hehehehe

schwa · Top Poster Joined: Mar 03, 2009 Posts: 65

how much does it cost aa bro jeembo? hard to find e30 parts here in kuantan. anyone hav spare meter to letgo pm me k

jeembo · Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:56 am Post subject: Re: speedometer problem?

i have 3 spares but sorry not letting it go bcos i plan to bring my E30 to the grave mauhahhhhahaaa....play E30 till i die:)

okay...some ppl got it cheap...some ppl got it reasonable and some ppl got it expensive. price ranges from RM150-RM400. make sure u test it first before deciding. bring ur car along to test. if ur confident, then buy it:)