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DISCUSSION => Electrical => Topic started by: Half8 on April 27, 2007, 01:40:08 PM

Title: Run/drive without Inst. Cluster?
Post by: Half8 on April 27, 2007, 01:40:08 PM

I'm attempting to buy a used cluster for my E30, but the seller needs the donor car to remain driveable. My E34 540 parts car ran without a cluster. Will an E30 318iS?  
Thanks

Title: Run/drive without Inst. Cluster?
Post by: Febi Guibo on April 27, 2007, 02:35:00 PM

The car will start, but in general, no, the battery will not charge...

funny thing, that cluster...

Title: Run/drive without Inst. Cluster?
Post by: Vladi on April 27, 2007, 03:04:35 PM

Are you sure the battery won't charge? I read in the schematics that even if the bulb from the battery light is out the battery will still charge.

Title: Run/drive without Inst. Cluster?
Post by: asubimmer on April 27, 2007, 03:10:57 PM

I've heard the same as Sam but I don't have any proof to offer

Title: Run/drive without Inst. Cluster?
Post by: Febi Guibo on April 28, 2007, 01:06:13 AM

oh, I am sure... and learned the hard way while working on my car in the dead of winter... in the dark!

Title: Run/drive without Inst. Cluster?
Post by: jpod999 on April 28, 2007, 12:26:01 PM

This has nothing to do with this thread, but SICK E34!!  My dad has a 530iT and it's nice and roomy.  Post up some pics of both your cars man!

Title: Run/drive without Inst. Cluster?
Post by: Half8 on April 28, 2007, 07:20:50 PM

Quote from: jpod999;24706

This has nothing to do with this thread, but SICK E34!!  My dad has a 530iT and it's nice and roomy.  Post up some pics of both your cars man!

Thanks.  Here are a couple more of the Touring.  I've only had the 318iS for about a month, so I don't have many pics yet.  The E30 is a bit ratty, but the price was right.  :D

(http://members.aol.com/apzjd/LRP4-23.jpg)
(http://members.aol.com/apzjd/tracktrim.jpg)