BMW Issues

Thought I'd give this a shot...

2000 BMW 323 4 door. Cluster gauges went berserk then stopped working (speed, tach, fuel, & temp). A/C now not blowing cold. Back light on gauges still work. Checked fuses, all seem to be good.

Mr. internet said there are some batteries in the steering column that might be due for replacement. Has anyone done this job, or it is something that's too much of a hassle to deal with (i.e. you need to be a contortionist/need special tools).

Any other thoughts or suggestions?

Worst case: rats.

It's a BMW, so those batteries can't be cheap. You might as well total it.

Hey this is a Miata board, bimmer boy.

Try e46 Fanatics
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/

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Originally Posted by ken o

Hey this is a Miata board, bimmer boy.

Try e46 Fanatics
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/

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Granted, it is a Miata board. I didn't want to hit the BMW board because I don't speak douche.

Run away....fast

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Originally Posted by TexasStig

Granted, it is a Miata board. I didn't want to hit the BMW board because I don't speak douche.

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I can translate for you.

Don't you just trade in your BMW on another newer BMW when it gives you problems??

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Originally Posted by ken o

I can translate for you.

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ken o has phD in douche. :)

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Originally Posted by POS Racing

Don't you just trade in your BMW on another newer BMW when it gives you problems??

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Why wait so long to trade it?

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Originally Posted by CosmosMpower

ken o has phD in douche. :)

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I do and guess what your mother has in her?

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Originally Posted by ken o

I do and guess what your mother has in her?

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:clap:

Best thread ever.

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Originally Posted by tailchaser

Best thread ever.

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I had a feeling this post would head this way. I didn't learn much but it was worth it for the entertainment value.

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Originally Posted by TexasStig

I had a feeling this post would head this way. I didn't learn much but it was worth it for the entertainment value.

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With enough beer, I could probably be convinced to plug in my computer and find out what your car says about its condition...

More douche/mom insults, please!!

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Originally Posted by OZMDD

More douche/mom insults, please!!

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Your mother drives a Miata...better than you do.

Your BMW has the exact opposite problem that my friend had. His AC and stuff would come on randomly while car is not even on. When will people learn not to buy BMWs :punchout:

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Originally Posted by OZMDD

More douche/mom insults, please!!

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"It's Dr. O; I didn't spend 6 years in BMW Douche School to be called 'mister,' thank you very much."

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Originally Posted by TexasStig

"It's Dr. O; I didn't spend 6 years in BMW Douche School to be called 'mister,' thank you very much."

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