Wanted Looking for E28 (518i) Instruments

[scaryoldcortina]

Had a nice old 5 series in for repair today, one of the issues is that apart from the speedometer all the instruments are dead. I pulled the binnacle out and stripped it hoping it was going to be the usual battery failure (yes, there are two AA rechargables inside these things which act as part of the voltage regulation circuit and provide the memory for the service reminder).

 

Sadly, although it was the batteries the buggers have burst and corroded the circuit board beyond repair so I need spares. Anyone know where there is an early type (up to 86) 5 series in a breakers? It shouldn't matter which model it is because I can swap the actual instruments between binnacles and the revcounter has a coding plug to match it to the engine. No-one round here has one, and I couldn't see one on ebay either.

 

Ta!

[JohnK]

There's a BMW Breakers in Middlesbrough Andy, I've had a few E23 bits off them so quite possibly might be able to help out.

 

01642 941827

 

If they have anything let me know I can pick it up and get it to Crook on Thursday as I'm working there.

[scaryoldcortina]

Ta John, I'll ring them tomorrow. I'm in Middlesbrough often enough to collect myself.

[Dave_Q]

Sean at Midland Auto Electrical in Nottingham was a bit of an old BMW parts hoarder, 0115 9410636.

 

I should add I've not been there for a few years now but I believe he's still there on the same number.

[Tetleysmooth]

I reckon The Reverend Bluejeans needs to see this thread.

 

I'm pretty sure he's had/broken a few of these.

[surprisingskoda]

Sadly I sold my last early set only last week so I can't help.

 

Try Tim at BMW Classic Spares in Nartharmpton - 07770303005

[BavarianRetro]

I've some NOS remanufactured SI boards.

[Barry Cade]

There's an E28 in Upullit in Fife.