1988 928S4 Instrument Panel

Now that winter is here I am getting ready to dive in.

Wish me luck!

What are your findings thus far?

The odometer not working is the typical broken gear. The fuel level reading 3/4 is always misdiagnosed as the sending unit when in reality it is due to a well worn rear backing circuit board on the instrument cluster. Replacing that will eliminate a great many issues with the gauge readings.

Yes, as SeanR has stated the sending unit replacement advice is the usual knee jerk reaction to any fuel gauge issues. My fuel gauge wouldn't read any more than 1/2 full even when it was. This was rectified by pulling the curcuit board and cleaning the connections. Not saying that is the problem but I would say that is where you should start, that said that quote you received seems somewhat high. Pelican Parts can provide you with a new sending unit that will most likely be cheaper than what the dealership quotes and replacing that part is something that you could very well tackle on your own. Should save you a great deal of cash. There are some great write ups on Rennlist and Pelican regarding removal and cleaning of the instrument panel...ok I'll admit that I was a little apprehensive myself with the procedure... all I can say is "if I can do it you can too". Best of luck.

I got started and chickened out.
Took the car to an expert.
Got the odometer repaired and speedometer recalibrated.

Total cost $800

Had all the burnt out dash bulbs replaced at the same time.

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mrgrinch2000 wrote: I got started and chickened out.

Boooo. Hisssss. J/k.

Took the car to an expert.
Got the odometer repaired and speedometer recalibrated.

Total cost $800

Had all the burnt out dash bulbs replaced at the same time..

However it happened, it's always nice when an issue has been resolved and the vehicle is drivable again. Good to hear.