Author Topic: Run/drive without Inst. Cluster? (Read 3513 times)

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

Febi Guibo · « **Reply #1 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...

Vladi · « **Reply #2 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.

asubimmer · « **Reply #3 on:** April 27, 2007, 03:10:57 PM »

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

Febi Guibo · « **Reply #4 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!

jpod999 · « **Reply #5 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!

Half8 · « **Reply #6 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.