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Author:

highline on 2008-05-10 at 00:06:16

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Subject:

could be a contact problem

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Message:

remove the cluster and the 4 plugs at the rear and spray the plugs and pins with a good contect spray. Also check that the ground wires are having a good connection, on my E32 the ground wires are close to the steering column.
If that all does not help try to change the caps
http://bmwe32.masscom.net/johan/dash_caps/dash_caps.html
Shogun's E32 Tech Tips: http://tridem.han-solo.net/auto/erich/auto.htm