Help-speedometer

allin · 12-13-2009, 08:11 PM

I am new to BMW ownership, just purchased an 06 325i about 2 weeks ago. The last couple of days, I've experienced intermittent problems with my gauges. Every once in a while, the speedometer and tachometer needles stay still at zero, while the mpg needle quivers around 50. This only happens for about 30 seconds after I start the car and begin driving. Then everything comes back to life. Anyone ever experience this or know what the issue is? Would appreciate any help. Thanks.

khaye1 · 12-13-2009, 09:10 PM

it's normal...you're basically idling and not using any fuel

edit: nevermind i misunderstood. so you're speedo stays at 0 while moving? wierd, sounds like a warranty issue

Express · 12-13-2009, 09:15 PM

not normal.. not for 30 seconds lol

mdernst · 12-13-2009, 09:16 PM

I don't think it's normal for the tachometer and speedometer to stay at zero after the car is started and he starts driving.

JayKay335i · 12-13-2009, 10:09 PM

I'd go back to wherever you purchased it from and start shit.

jopa489 · 12-13-2009, 10:17 PM

Sounds like it could be a dirty or loose sensor. Agreed with the above though, especially since you just bought it. Head back to the dealer and see if they can help out.

allin · 12-14-2009, 07:06 PM

Thanks.

I called the dealer and explained the situation. They said that they would take care of it. BMW is going to install the bluetooth module when it is in stock (worked into the purchase deal), so they will look at the speedo issue as well.

Will let you guys know what they find or do not find.

12-13-2009, 08:11 PM	#1
allin King Crab 1 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Syracuse, NY iTrader: (0)	Help-speedometer I am new to BMW ownership, just purchased an 06 325i about 2 weeks ago. The last couple of days, I've experienced intermittent problems with my gauges. Every once in a while, the speedometer and tachometer needles stay still at zero, while the mpg needle quivers around 50. This only happens for about 30 seconds after I start the car and begin driving. Then everything comes back to life. Anyone ever experience this or know what the issue is? Would appreciate any help. Thanks.
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khaye1 Colonel 145 Rep 2,809 Posts Drives: 18 AW F80 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego iTrader: (8)	it's normal...you're basically idling and not using any fuel edit: nevermind i misunderstood. so you're speedo stays at 0 while moving? wierd, sounds like a warranty issue __________________
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Express Major General 369 Rep 8,693 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Promise Land iTrader: (17) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.30]	not normal.. not for 30 seconds lol
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mdernst Private First Class 39 Rep 173 Posts Drives: Tesla Model S Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hammond, LA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M5 [0.00]	I don't think it's normal for the tachometer and speedometer to stay at zero after the car is started and he starts driving.
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JayKay335i Banned 189 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	I'd go back to wherever you purchased it from and start shit.
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jopa489 Major General 122 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Sounds like it could be a dirty or loose sensor. Agreed with the above though, especially since you just bought it. Head back to the dealer and see if they can help out. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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12-14-2009, 07:06 PM	#7
allin King Crab 1 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Syracuse, NY iTrader: (0)	Thanks. I called the dealer and explained the situation. They said that they would take care of it. BMW is going to install the bluetooth module when it is in stock (worked into the purchase deal), so they will look at the speedo issue as well. Will let you guys know what they find or do not find.
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