Showing posts with label light. Show all posts
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Sunday, May 12, 2013

How to Replace the Odometer Light in a BMW Z3 Instrument Cluster


1. Disconnect the negative terminal on the battery. Ensure that you have the code for your radio if it is the OEM stereo, since disconnecting the battery resets it.
2. Remove the Torx screws that hold the instrument cluster to the dash pod with a T20 Torx bit and a ratchet.
3. Protect the plastic on the gauge panel with a piece of flannel. Also lay a heavy towel on the steering column to offer more protection.
4. Slide a very thin tool (feeler gauge, thin spatula, etc.) between the cluster and the gauge pod on the edge near the center of the car. Very gently pry the cluster out far enough so that you can access the wires on the back of it.
5. Disconnect the three electrical connectors that go to the back of the cluster. The connectors are released by pressing the tabs down where they connect and pulling the wires out. Move the cluster to your workbench and lay it on a soft towel.
6. Replace the two odometer bulbs by turning and pulling them out of the instrument cluster and installing the new ones. Use a small screwdriver to help twist in the new bulbs. The odometer bulbs are beige. All of the other bulbs are black.
7. Place the instrument cluster back in the dash pod and connect the three electrical connectors. Carefully slide the cluster back into place and tighten the two Torx bits. Enter the radio code if needed and reset the clock.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

How to Replace the Side Light for the BMW X5


1. Press your fingers against the back side of the side turn signal indicator cover, and push forward. The cover will slide off, exposing the bulb beneath.
2. Grasp the bulb with your fingers, and turn it counterclockwise. Pull the bulb out to remove it. Discard the old bulb.
3. Insert a new, five-watt W5W bulb, and turn it clockwise.
4. Replace the turn signal indicator cover, and press your fingers against the front side of the cover to lock it in place. Replace the other side turn signal indicator, if necessary.

Monday, May 6, 2013

How to Manually Reset the Service Engine Light in a BMW 3 Series


1. Put the key into the ignition and turn the vehicle to the on position but dont start the engine.
2. Find the diagnostic port under the drivers side dashboard near the pedals. Plug the computerized scan tool into this port. The battery from the vehicle will automatically power on the tool.
3. Find arrows on the faceplate of the scan tool and use them to scroll through the menu until you find the Read All Codes command. Select this command.
4. Scroll through the menu again and find Clear All Codes. Select this option then wait for the service engine light to shut off.
5. Turn off the vehicle and wait five minutes. Start the engine and verify that the check engine light is still off.