by Michael | Nov 16, 2007 | Instruments
My 1969 2002 has a gas gauge that almost always reads full. Both the sending unit and the gauge have been replaced and the problem persists. Any solutions?< Author: Richard Oldham Assuming that you have correctly replaced the sending unit and have checked back issues...
by Michael | Jan 12, 2007 | Instruments
A symptom which comes up once in a while for no apparent reason is the tachometer bouncing up by about 2000 rpm, going back to zero, and then resuming normal operation. Another symptom is the inability to get the same dwell reading on consecutive attempts. Yet another...
by Michael | Jan 12, 2007 | Instruments
Is your BMW 2002 speedometer fluttering, or is your speedometer cable growling at you? The fix is easy. Get a tube of speedo cable lubricant (under $1 at auto parts stores), disconnect the cable at the instrument panel end, and pour in some of the lubricant as much as...
by Michael | Nov 26, 2006 | Instruments
When I discovered my 1970 BMW 2002’s temperature gauge pegged in the red with no real sign that the engine actually was that hot, it turned out to be an electrical malfunction. The article by Louis D’Amario on page 12 of the February 1977 Roundel paid for...
by Michael | Nov 26, 2006 | Instruments
For over two years, I had been trying to find the cause of erratic behavior in the temperature gauge on my 1973 BMW 2002. The needle jumped about randomly and would often get stuck in the red area. This behavior suggested an electrical problem as opposed to a...
by Michael | Nov 26, 2006 | Instruments
Two welcome additions to my 1975 BMW 2002 were a 530i rear defogger switch which has the convenience of a small green light providing those of us who are somewhat absentminded with notice of an operating rear defogger, and a VDO Top Cockpit quartz clock which I placed...
