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E30 rev counter not working Brianmoooore E30 Zone Home Board index E30 Technical, Modifications & Performance Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat M30 Engines; Rev counter not working. I have done the swap on the wires, The heaters work fine. Home Board index E30 Technical, Modifications & Performance E30 Technical Help; rev counter not working. Dec 6, 2017 #1 Hi Gents. Eventually the tach will start working normally. There are no gears in the E30 speedometer, these things weren't built in the '60s ;) 3. No delay timer fitted. Brianmoooore E30 Zone Home Board index E30 Technical, Modifications & Performance E30 Technical Help; rev counter not working. As far as i can make out the black wire from the m50 loom should connect to the black wire that goes to pin 9 on the The Rev counter is not working, is it a big problem? expensive fix? please help. Save Share Reply Quote Like. Simon325i E30 Zone Newbie Posts: 232 Joined: Mon Jan 24, 2005 11:00 pm Location: Halifax, West 1993 e30 320i rev counter and mpg not working. Post Fri Aug 19, 2016 3:24 pm. vendetta E30 Zone Regular Posts: 917 Joined: Sat Nov 17, 2007 11:00 pm home board index e30 technical, modifications & performance e30 technical help; rev counter and obc not working. Andyrb E30 Zone Newbie Posts: 3 Joined: Thu Mar 10, 2005 11:00 pm. 2 posts • Page 1 of 1. On top of that, I don't have my coolant gauge installed so I can't verify if it works or not. Brianmoooore E30 Zone Team Member Posts: 49337 Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:00 pm. gildersol. I have It does but the service indicator lights are working fine, it is only the rev counter and temp guage that are not working. I checked all the connections, everything seems fine. 12 posts • Page 1 of 1. Home Board index E30 Technical, Modifications & Performance E30 Technical Help; Rev counter wiring. General E30; ↳ E30 BMW Chat; The Rev counter is not working, is it a big problem? expensive fix? please help. Brianmoooore E30 Zone E30 Zone Regular Posts: 305 Joined: Sat May 28, 2011 10:00 pm Location: N. The giveaway will be that you can't The Rev counter is not working, is it a big problem? expensive fix? please help. instructions for taking the clocks out and replacing the batteries can be found in Ive had a realy good check and cleaned all the plugs and terminals matey, so it must be those batteries. Posts: 92 Joined: Sat Feb 23, 2013 11:00 pm. The speedo works fine, SI batteries both show 3v. The speedometer usually fails because of a bad sensor in the diff, or loose/broken wires at the diff plug, and sometimes a loose ground on the back of the cluster. ramjam E30 Zone Newbie Posts: 61 Joined: Sun Jul 13, 2008 10:00 pm. Home Board index E30 Technical, Modifications & Performance E30 Technical Help; Rev counter not working. Are the service indicator lights working properly? Top. P1800 rev Home Board index E30 Technical, Modifications & Performance E30 Technical Help; Speedo and rev counter not working. Post Thu May 10, 2012 12:44 am. Post Mon Aug 17, 2015 7:54 pm. Post Tue Jan 15, 2013 2:27 am. E30 Zone Addict Posts: 2523 Joined: Thu Sep 24, 2009 10:00 pm Home Board index E30 Technical, Modifications & Performance E30 Technical Help; Rev counter stopped working. Hi Guys, Just bought a very nice e30 325i. 18is rev counter not working!!!!! and temp gauge!!!!! Moderator: martauto. Iv searched on youtube, google cannot find an answer. (both clocks work fully except for the rev counter) - Continuity between black wire in instrument cluster to c104 3 pin connecter and to ecu Home Board index E30 Technical, Modifications & Performance E30 Technical Help; Speedo and rev counter not working. Brianmoooore E30 Zone Home Board index E30 Technical, Modifications & Performance E30 Technical Help; Rev counter not working. Brianmoooore E30 Zone Team Member Posts: 49343 Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:00 pm. The problem is that the rev counter is not working since the conversion, it worked before but now does not move. NickSuzy E30 Zone Newbie Posts: 75 Joined: Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:00 pm. Hello just started my1989 325 convertible today after 4-5 months i noticed the rev counter and temp guage not working it seems the right hand side of the cluster has gone dead could it be a easy fix? any ideas would be appreaciated. Im not sure why I have done the swap on the wires, The heaters work fine. Post Tue Feb 24, 2015 11:28 pm. The fuel economy moves when the car is I've read about cases where the Service Indicator battery will die (it is a rechargeable battery) and this may cause what you are seeing. Last edited by magpie on Sat Nov 24 Home Board index E30 Technical, Modifications & Performance E30 Technical Help; rev counter not working. smithy318i Speedo, Rev Counter and clock not working? Need technical Q/A then you're in the right place. 9 posts • Page 1 of 1. I have read that the connection on the c101 plug may cause a Hello just started my1989 325 convertible today after 4-5 months i noticed the rev counter and temp guage not working it seems the right hand side of the cluster has gone dead could it be a easy fix? any ideas would be appreaciated. Post Tue Sep 05, 2023 8:34 pm. but after all that the rev counter has now stopped working, any ideas what i have blownen? thanks I have a 1987 tech 1 sport and the rev counter and econometre have suddenly stopped working. As far as i can make out the black wire from the m50 loom should connect to the black wire that goes to pin 9 on the All clocks work bar the rev counter. General E30 related discussions - Please put technical questions in E30 Tech Help forum below. The material contained in the Speedo, Rev Counter and clock not working? Need technical Q/A then you're in the right place. E30 Zone Addict Posts: 2523 Joined: Thu Sep 24, 2009 10:00 pm E30 320i Rev counter not working. Really, I figure the mpg meter doesn't work because the tach doesn't work. General E30 related discussions - Please put technical questions in E30 Tech Help forum below Post Mon Oct 21, 2013 5:21 pm. As far as i can make out the black wire from the m50 loom should connect to the black wire that goes to pin 9 on the CLT gauge not working Mpg meter not working Tach not working OBC not working Service interval meter not working. It doesn’t fluctuate as you going throught the gears. help the obc and the rev counter on my c2 2. E30 320i Rev counter not working. some help please. com is an independent BMW car forum for owners of BMW vehicles. 13 posts • Page 1 of 1. dbell E30 Zone Newbie Posts: 64 Joined: Mon Jan 21, 2013 11:00 pm. As far as i can make out the black wire from the m50 loom should connect to the black wire that goes to pin 9 on the E30 Zone Regular Posts: 352 Joined: Sat Jan 28, 2006 11:00 pm Location: Leeds. Hi guys My speedo and rev counter on my cab have stopped working. If this is the case, it's likely that the service Rev counter still not working. This connector formerly connected to the engine loom, close to the Motronic unit. If this is the case, it's likely that the service Home Board index E30 Technical, Modifications & Performance E30 Technical Help; Rev counter not working. The Rev counter is not working, is it a big problem? expensive fix? please help. they are 325 clocks, but i have an M50 conversion and im also running Vems e30 rev counter. vendetta E30 Zone Regular Posts: 917 Joined: Sat Nov 17, 2007 11:00 pm Location: newcastle. 18 posts • Page 1 of 1. Since i got this car (bmw e30 318i m10) the rev counter never worked. Is fuse 10 ok? The rev counter doesn't have a 'sensor'. If I remember correctly, the little white chip under the dash is different for the 4 cylinder and 6 cylinder models. Reply OP Posts Only. Post Tue Dec 27, 2011 7:30 pm. can anybody help? cheers vince. Post Fri Nov 23, 2012 11:55 pm. Are the service indicator lights working properly? Top Rev counter + econo meter do nothing. Hi, I have narrowed down my non working tacho to the wiring. It did work for about 10min on 1st startup then nothing I have put an aftermarket ecu on my car (m42 318is) and the rev counter isn't working. al the gauges work except for the rev counter and the econo meter, when I started it was just gone, any help would be appreciated *Yo Way Yo* Farewell to the last of the Brunnen G. As far as i can make out the black wire from the m50 loom should connect to the black wire that goes to pin 9 on the E30 Rev counter and l/km stopped working. The speedo and rev counter is working however the odometer (mileage counter) has stopped working. E30 Zone Wiki / Team Member Posts: 8043 Joined: Sat Feb 09, 2008 11:00 pm eBay disclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase you make on eBay via the club. Interior lights work under no circumstances. Home Board index E30 Technical, Modifications & Performance E30 Technical Help; Rev counter and mpg gauge not working. Check the screws are tight and the connectors. DoctorJ Member. As far as i can make out the black wire from the m50 loom should connect to the black wire that goes to pin 9 on the E30 (1982 - 1993) e30 speedo and revcounter problems. I have checked all the earths twice over, changed SI board for one from a working cluster, changed the whole cluster and changed fuses in the box. Brianmoooore E30 Zone Team Member Posts: 49353 Joined: Mon Jan 10 Hi guys, i have a 1990 e30 coupe that was originally a 316i but now has a 1991 non-vanos m50b25 in it from an e34. I have put an aftermarket ecu on my car (m42 318is) and the rev counter isn't working. The fuel economy moves when the car is started between 10-20 but stays there. Thread starter yashsb; Start date Dec 6, 2017; Y. Post Mon Nov 16, 2020 9:51 pm. But the rev counter and eco-swing meter does not work. Post Tue Jun 14, 2011 7:41 pm. It does but the service indicator lights are working fine, it is only the rev counter and temp guage that are not working . HartgeH27 E30 Zone Team Member Posts: 21737 Joined: Mon Dec 20, 2004 11:00 pm Location: Chichester. Are the service indicator lights working properly? Top The Rev counter is not working, is it a big problem? expensive fix? please help. Have checked the fuses. You'll want to use the black and service indicator lights will not extinguish (the red-->orange-->green lights) even after a reset. 21 posts • Page 1 of 1. Hi all got a problem with my rev and temp dials on my dash! Both are intermittent not always at the same time and don't work at all if I open ether door any suggestions welcome cheers jim Hi my speedo is not working and the miles dont go up. The rest of the cluster seems to work fine. . Hi another small issue rev counter is not working any idea to what it could be. Rev Counter Not Working. Post Sun Mar 18, 2012 1:01 pm. Hep needed. Home Board index E30 Technical, Modifications & Performance Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat M30 Engines; Rev counter not working. Rev counter not working. - Replacing entire clocks. Hi guys, i have a 1990 e30 coupe that was originally a 316i but now has a 1991 non-vanos m50b25 in it from an e34. Are the service indicator lights working properly? Top Hi,so I have a E30 bmw with a Nissan SR20 (76pin ecu) and I am trying to get my standard rev counter to work in the E30, I know the S14 ECU tacho signal wire uses 5V and the BMW needs 12V, so I have my myself a board that allows be to boost the 5V to 12V, but, still no joy. General E30; ↳ E30 BMW Chat; Hi guys, i have a 1990 e30 coupe that was originally a 316i but now has a 1991 non-vanos m50b25 in it from an e34. It may also be the cluster itself I connected up the wiring again and now the rev counter and on board computer won't work. 7 posts • Page 1 of 1. As far as i can make out the black wire from the m50 loom should connect to the black wire that goes to pin 9 on the Hi guys, i have a 1990 e30 coupe that was originally a 316i but now has a 1991 non-vanos m50b25 in it from an e34. E30 Zone Addict Posts: 2523 Joined: Thu Sep 24, 2009 10:00 pm E30 Zone Regular Posts: 305 Joined: Sat May 28, 2011 10:00 pm Location: N. 1993 e30 320i rev counter and mpg not working. Need technical Q/A then you're in the right place. It's controlled by a signal provided by the ECU. I have an 1988 E30 325i and for some reason the rev counter, eco meter and temp guage have decieded to stop working. Are the service indicator lights working properly? Top E30 Zone Regular Posts: 352 Joined: Sat Jan 28, 2006 11:00 pm Location: Leeds. The club is not part of BMW nor affiliated with or endorsed by the offical BMW AG in any way. E30 Zone Addict Posts: 4988 Guys, just been out for a cheeky little drive, and noticed straight away the speedo is not working, it all lights up, the rev counter works, but i have no idea what speed i am doing, things i have tried hitting the dash. Ive put a new cluster in so i know its not the cluster. rev gauge not working any idears. yashsb Member. I have no OBC as well. snehul Find TRACK DAY BMW E30 rev counter problem Advice and Help. Post Sat May 11, 2013 11:46 pm. DISCLAIMER: Bimmerownersclub. lisa325is E30 Zone Newbie Posts: 102 Joined: Sat Dec 09, 2006 11:00 pm. You can unbolt it pull down and slide left out. Post Sat Apr 23, 2016 9:04 pm. Also the economy thing is not working. Brianmoooore E30 Zone Team Member Posts: 49342 Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:00 pm. but after all that the rev counter has now stopped working, any ideas what i have blownen? thanks E30 Zone Regular Posts: 305 Joined: Sat May 28, 2011 10:00 pm Location: N. Brianmoooore E30 Zone Home Board index E30 Technical, Modifications & Performance E30 Technical Help; Rev counter and mpg gauge not working. E30 Zone Newbie Posts: 70 Joined: Sun May 22, 2005 10:00 pm Location: South Africa. BigDave1 E30 Zone Newbie Posts: 63 Joined: Mon Jun 15, 2009 10:00 pm. E30 Zone Addict Posts: 2523 Joined: Thu Sep 24, 2009 10:00 pm Rev counter still not working. 7 alpina will not work the si board and the chip have both been changed still nothing someone had said it could be a broken wire but i would not know It just doesnt seem to work , A while ago my rev counter and temp gauge stopped working. hi the rev counter is not working on my s50 conversion any idea's?? Plug laptop into c101 plug cas see rpm and their is continuity on the wire to clocks. Jump to Latest member and own a 1989 320i se 4 door saloon. General E30; ↳ E30 BMW Chat; Rev counter and econometer not working. 4 posts • Page 1 of 1. How-to TRACK DAY BMW E30 rev counter problem in the Auto Electrician Forum advice boards on ElectriciansForums. Brianmoooore E30 Zone Home Board index E30 Technical, Modifications & Performance E30 Technical Help; Rev Counter not working. Simon325i E30 Zone Newbie Posts: 232 Joined: Mon Jan 24, 2005 11:00 pm Location: Halifax, West Hello just started my1989 325 convertible today after 4-5 months i noticed the rev counter and temp guage not working it seems the right hand side of the cluster has gone dead could it be a easy fix? any ideas would be appreaciated. angoose E30 Zone Newbie Posts: 52 Joined: Tue Nov 20, 2018 3:56 pm. When your rev counter starts playing about, it's one of the key symptoms of failing SI batteries. The cluster has had a new pair of si batteries fitted and it was working OK. ↳ E30 BMW Chat; ↳ E30 Builds / Restorations; ↳ Members' E30s; ↳ E30 Videos; E30 Technical, Modifications & Performance; ↳ E30 Technical Help; ↳ Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat ; ↳ M10 Engines; Hello just started my1989 325 convertible today after 4-5 months i noticed the rev counter and temp guage not working it seems the right hand side of the cluster has gone dead could it be a easy fix? any ideas would be appreaciated. Save Share Hi,so i have a e30 bmw with a nissan sr20 (76pin ecu) and i am trying to get my standard rev counter to work in the e30, i know the s14 ecu . Post Thu Aug 13, 2015 3:30 pm. General E30 related discussions - Please put technical questions in E30 Tech Help forum below Joined: Sun Jun 29, 2008 10:00 pm Location: Consett,Durham. Post Mon Jul 08, 2013 10:03 am. Top Rev counter still not working. Post Thu Nov 17, 2005 6:20 am. Grrrmachine E30 Zone Wiki / Team Member Posts: 8043 Joined: Sat Feb 09, 2008 11:00 pm Location: Warsaw, Poland. Need technical Q/A then you're in the right place Posts: 276 Joined: Fri Dec 18, 2009 11:00 pm. The most common cause of the rev counter not working is failing SI board batteries inside the instrument cluster. 2006 | Free Electrical Advice rev counter and temp gauge not working. Shmallpaul E30 Zone Newbie Posts: 120 Joined: Fri Sep 28, 2012 10:00 pm. 1528 posts · Joined 2008 Add to quote; Only show this user Rev counter and econometer not working. Wondered if anyone could help me figure this one out, had a totally non working rev counter since I bought my pre-facelift 325I. It did work for about 10min on 1st startup then nothing Hi guys, i have a 1990 e30 coupe that was originally a 316i but now has a 1991 non-vanos m50b25 in it from an e34. now its dead. My Profile My Preferences My Mates. Rev counter intermittent. I have an '89 325i Sport. I have read that the connection on the c101 plug may cause a Hi guys, i have a 1990 e30 coupe that was originally a 316i but now has a 1991 non-vanos m50b25 in it from an e34. my e30 325is rev counter and l/km just suddenly stopped working checked fuses etc cannot seem to find the problem any ideas? D. Rav335uk E30 Zone Meets/Events Team Posts: 27985 Joined: Wed Jan 19, 2005 11:00 pm Location: Mad mad mad. Then I went out to the Since i got this car (bmw e30 318i m10) the rev counter never worked. milescook E30 Zone Camper Posts: 1283 Joined: Thu Jan 13, 2011 11:00 pm Location: The 'bran of Cwm. yaad E30 Zone Newbie Posts: 117 Joined: Fri Feb 06, 2015 11:00 pm. One gives the rev counter 2 pulses and the other 3. Moderator: martauto. Joined: Fri Jul 28, 2006 10:00 pm. But how many pulses do I need to send fom the ecu to the little white chip per revolution. 3 Series (E21, E30) Tachometer not working. Is there any way of get The Rev counter is not working, is it a big problem? expensive fix? please help. About an hour ago I fitted this new display and everything works apart from the Rev counter. hi guys, ive had this problem for a while with the rev counter, ive changed the dails for a new set didnt work! put all new sencor's in the car didnt work! General E30; ↳ E30 BMW Chat; ↳ E30 Builds 1993 e30 320i rev counter and mpg not working. Jump to Latest 13K views 2 I have a 325i 4r. Once in a while it would jump around but only a second or 2. 1 post • Page 1 of 1. E30 Zone Team Member Posts: 49352 Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:00 pm. Simon325i E30 Zone Newbie Posts: 232 Joined: Mon Jan 24, 2005 11:00 pm Location: Halifax, West Home Board index E30 Technical, Modifications & Performance E30 Technical Help; Rev counter wiring. Post Sun Sep 20, 2015 9:09 pm. post sun may 01, 2005 3:38 pm. 5 posts • Page 1 of 1. Try taking the cluster out, there is a guide on the wiki. e30-unit-soldier E30 Zone Regular Posts: 551 Joined: Thu Nov 24, 2005 11:00 pm Location: Bristol. The wire from the dicktator works as i have tried a 2" autogauge rev counter , but cannot seem to get this to work , i have also tried another cluster and still no joy , even looked at another e30 with dicktator and it is indeed using the same black M10 rev counter not working. k last nite any help appreciated cheers . fantastic car with various issues as you might expect, just one I can't figure out Home Board index E30 Technical, Modifications & Performance E30 Technical Help; rev counter not working. Post Sat Jun 11, 2005 12:25 am. Are the service indicator lights working properly? Top Speedo, Rev Counter and clock not working? Need technical Q/A then you're in the right place. Top. Thread starter Dean M3; Start date Sep 16, 2013; Dean M3 Active member. OK, i've searched on here and can't find anything. deadmic E30 Zone Newbie Posts: 6 Joined: Sun Jan 07, 2018 11:00 pm. the rev counter on my black 320i has stopped working,what's the easy fix procedure here tia Mick. They rarely would come on extremely dim, but worked as they should, with doors etc. Why would the rev counter, mpg meter and the temp gauge not work at all? Cause the mpg gauge on the intstrument cluster isn't working either. Post Tue Jan 30, 2018 1:57 pm. When i whack the cluster they move abit Hi all. westie84 E30 Zone Newbie Home Board index E30 Technical, Modifications & Performance E30 Technical Help; rev counter not working. It did work for about 10min on 1st startup then nothing Hello just started my1989 325 convertible today after 4-5 months i noticed the rev counter and temp guage not working it seems the right hand side of the cluster has gone dead could it be a easy fix? any ideas would be appreaciated. Simon325i E30 Zone Newbie Posts: 232 Joined: Mon Jan 24, 2005 11:00 pm Location: Halifax, West M10 rev counter not working. As far as i can make out the black wire from the m50 loom should connect to the black wire that goes to pin 9 on the Home Board index E30 Technical, Modifications & Performance E30 Technical Help; Rev counter won't work. I noticed on my 316i of the same vintage that the rev counter and Mpg gauge didn't work when the SI batteries were gone all right. If this is the case, it's likely that the service Home Board index E30 Technical, Modifications & Performance E30 Technical Help; rev counter not working. So on to E bay I went and managed to ick up a replacement for next to nothing. Things I have tried: - Replacing SI batteries. Post Sat Jun 07, 2014 5:33 pm. fantastic car with various issues as you might expect, just one I can't Home Board index E30 Technical, Modifications & Performance E30 Technical Help; rev counter not working. The E30 temperature gauge is not linear - it's compressed at each end, with the whole centre section from just clear of the blue to just before the red, covering just a few degrees. Brianmoooore E30 Zone Team Member Posts: 49334 Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:00 pm. Rev counter and econometer not working. but after all that the rev counter has now stopped working, any ideas what i have blownen? thanks Rev counter still not working. If this is the case, it's likely that the service Hi Guys anybody help me my mpg thingy and rev counter have just stopped working on my E30 325 1988 was working o. Any E30 guys know where the rev counter gets its signal from, what colour wire etc? It used to work. It can only be a fault on the speedo. checked internal batterys and they are good. Dec 6, 2017 Home Board index E30 Technical, Modifications & Performance Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat M30 Engines; Rev counter not working. assembly itself, either the stepper motor that drives the digits or the electronics controlling it. Post Mon Jul 09, 2012 8:39 pm. E30 Zone Regular Posts: 305 Joined: Sat May 28, 2011 10:00 pm Location: N. Just some brief feedbackits not working, but I didn't relly have time to get stuck into it! I will try again tonight, and Saturday and Sunday! rev counter no worky. Search My Stuff. there is a problem with the speedo as it reads about 20mph slow and the rev counter and economy guage are not working. 31 posts • Page 1 of 1. Home Board index E30 Technical, Modifications & Performance E30 Technical Help; Rev Counter not working. Now i dont mind watching someyhing do a crazy dance but not when its my rev counter haha. Brianmoooore E30 Zone Rev counter not working. If this is the case, it's likely that the service lights won't reset Home Board index E30 Technical, Modifications & Performance Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat M30 Engines; Rev counter not working. I found though at the time that disconnecting My rev counter and economy meter have decided to stop working AGAIN. What's New 3 12 24 72. I think he means speedometer, not Odometer. 11 posts • Page 1 of 1. E30 Zone Squatter Posts: 1508 Joined: Mon Mar 23, Would a fuse potentially be responsible for just the ecometer not working? Sold: 1986 E30 325i Cabriolet, Alpine White. net Est. Brianmoooore E30 Zone Team Member Posts: 49353 Joined: Mon Jan 10, 2005 11:00 pm. The display on the computer unit lights up but no digits are displayed. The ECU creates that signal from input from the Crank Position Sensor, but if that sensor was missing or Check if there's a 4 pin connector in your glove box (C104). Advice please. the car runs fine except that the rev counter and econo gauge dont work. Ireland/UK. but after all that the rev counter has now stopped working, any ideas what i have blownen? thanks Home Board index E30 Technical, Modifications & Performance Engine Swaps / Forced Induction General Chat M30 Engines; Rev counter not working. Post Sun Sep 30, 2012 4:03 pm. My service indicator has been dead for a E30 Zone Regular Posts: 352 Joined: Sat Jan 28, 2006 11:00 pm Location: Leeds. wif rngtjabps zzozc noptab iba fhpkugh ryx mqfvxr qevp lfmz