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Philip Guglielmelli Posted on Jan 11, 2018
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2003 BMW X5 4.4 Dash cluster light indicates 5th gear but shifter lever is in park. This started while I was trying to get the back up lights to work...Any ideas would be greatly appreciated

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With the new computer activated settings by MBW, dash settings can become unreliable and need factory resets.
You may try to call Arnie at 423-775-5959 owner of the BMW service center in Dayton, TN. He is an expert who can fix everything. Just tell him...Lauren said "Please help".

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SOURCE: 2000 bmw 528i DSC , TRANSMISSION & engine light on

I bet the problem can be corrected by installing a new or repaired Transmission computer

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SOURCE: lexus gs300 dash lights ,sunroof,gear lever,windows, not working

hello freddy - the good news is that your lexus has a self diagnosis system built into it. this is what you need to do.

drive to an auto zone or similar autoparts store and have them put your lexus on their computer to scan for trouble codes. they offer this as a free service. with a little luck this scan will isolate the problem and the fix will be quick and easy.

if this doesnt fix it for you get back and let me know what codes popped up.

here is a link to the lexus trouble codes so you will have added insight. good luck.

http://www.troublecodes.net/Lexus/

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I have this problem too and my new Saab mechanic told me that I would probably need a new instrument cluster. He said a brand new one costs $2500 but that he would order me a used one from a car that had fewer miles than mine as you can set them back but not forward. He both diagnosed and temporarily "fixed" the problem by slamming his hand really hard on the dash over the panel and all the lights and gauges immediately started working fine....for now. I haven't had the work done yet (I have a 1998 Saab 900S with 130K) so if anyone has any other ideas about this I would love to know what they are. This issue with the gauges and dash lights has been happening on and off for over a YEAR and this is the first time someone has had any idea what it is. I already had my ignition switched replaced so we know that's not what it was. THANKS

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  • Posted on Oct 07, 2009

SOURCE: 97' oldsmobile achieva turns over and starts, then

do you have a "SECURITY" light blinking on the dash?

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