2005 E61 - instrument panel not working entirely
06-23-2012, 12:15 PM
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Hi all,
Firstly, this is my first post on this forum so I guess I should say hello! I am very fortunate to have 2005 530d M Sport Touring in the UK (space grey). It has only done 34,000 miles so is in excellent condition
. I have owned it for nearly two years and it has been very reliable and is like driving a new car every day!
Here lies my problem:-
I noticed today that the lights on my dash board for the side lights and the dipped beam headlights have stopped working. The actual lights they represent work fine. I have checked the fuses and there doesn't seem to be a problem. Although the car is 7 years old it has only done 34k miles so it very clean and well looked after, I am therefore at a loss as to what the problem is. If I flash full beam or use the fog lights the dash lights for these work fine. All the other self check lights (eg Airbags ABS) work fine.
I was wondering if anyone on here has had the issue but more importantly successfully had it rectified?
Thank you for your kind consideration.
Daniel
Firstly, this is my first post on this forum so I guess I should say hello! I am very fortunate to have 2005 530d M Sport Touring in the UK (space grey). It has only done 34,000 miles so is in excellent condition
. I have owned it for nearly two years and it has been very reliable and is like driving a new car every day!Here lies my problem:-
I noticed today that the lights on my dash board for the side lights and the dipped beam headlights have stopped working. The actual lights they represent work fine. I have checked the fuses and there doesn't seem to be a problem. Although the car is 7 years old it has only done 34k miles so it very clean and well looked after, I am therefore at a loss as to what the problem is. If I flash full beam or use the fog lights the dash lights for these work fine. All the other self check lights (eg Airbags ABS) work fine.
I was wondering if anyone on here has had the issue but more importantly successfully had it rectified?
Thank you for your kind consideration.
Daniel
06-24-2012, 12:13 AM
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Hi Daniel, I was not aware that there was an indication lamp for the headlights on the main cluster (except high beam assist). I have an lci and the only indication for the headlights is a small green led next to the physical headlight rotary switch.
In the hidden OBC menu 2.01 you can perform a cluster test and see what lights up.
In the hidden OBC menu 2.01 you can perform a cluster test and see what lights up.
06-24-2012, 02:50 AM
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Hi Daniel, I was not aware that there was an indication lamp for the headlights on the main cluster (except high beam assist). I have an lci and the only indication for the headlights is a small green led next to the physical headlight rotary switch.
In the hidden OBC menu 2.01 you can perform a cluster test and see what lights up.
In the hidden OBC menu 2.01 you can perform a cluster test and see what lights up.
I am sure there is a green dipped headlight symbol - I'm just off to google that hidden menu to see if I can attempt a cluster test.
Thanks a lot for taking the time to respond.
Daniel
06-24-2012, 03:22 AM
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How stupid do I feel!!! I don't have them!!! A BIG THANK YOU TO XD-BLUE - Just imagine the embarrassment and cost if I had indeed taken it to a Main dealer!
In my defence, I live at my work so last drove the car a whole week ago but have been driving my wife's Skoda to fill it up with petrol - I have just checked hers and she has the green dipped light bulb in the dash cluster.
Thank you very much.
Daniel
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