Speedometer stopped working

1995 BMW 740
118,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NOTHING.LEFTTOCHOOSE
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Will come on and off.
Nov 28, 2010 at 5:59 PM
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Please respond with the last 7 of the VIN for identification reasons. Thank you!
Nov 28, 2010 at 7:31 PM
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Nov 28, 2010 at 7:38 PM
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NOTHING.LEFTTOCHOOSE
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More specifically, the odometer works and not the speedometer or MPG gauge.
Nov 28, 2010 at 7:43 PM
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That may be a BUS communication issue or it may have an internal fault in the instrument cluster, the proprietary scan tool (GT-1) will be able to display the fault, I recommend seeking out a local repair facility that has the scanning equipment to do the job.
Nov 28, 2010 at 9:23 PM
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Thanks!
Nov 28, 2010 at 9:28 PM
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You are welcome, keep in touch mate ?
Nov 29, 2010 at 5:58 PM
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Do I need any special tools to replace the center trim on the back bumper? How about the front?
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Nov 29, 2010 at 9:47 PM
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It pops out without special tools.
Nov 29, 2010 at 10:42 PM