"Check" Light blinking

[bmwmarine73]

Here is another thing I am facing in my car. The "check" light in the center of the speedometer is blinking, and not a steady light. What does this mean? (no sarcasm obviously it means to check something) What would be causing this to be coming on?

[jbshaw11]

The check light flashes to tell you to look up at the overhead warning lights. I would say that there is a corresponding light telling you a high beam or brake light is out, or something along those lines

[PridgNYC]

If no lights are lit on the overhead panel, press the test button up there to see if the overhead panel is even working or if there are any burned out bulbs.

[davericher20]

the check light goes out when you hit the brakes. If theres a light on the overhead panel after you hit the brakes, then the check light will not turn off until you hit th "test" button on the display.

[Bimmerista]

It means your car is about to explode!!!!

[richardodn]

It means you just told the waiter that you're picking up the tab.

Seriously though, the flashing check in the cluster is simply a reminder to look at the overhead check panel.

[LouLou325i]

I have this same issue, but can't see anything illuminated on the overhead panel. I'm questioning whether this even works, as I've just bought the car and finding some things being a bit quirky..

[superj]

when you push the test button on the overhead, what happens? it should light all the lights, if not, you have a bad bulb so it could be that slot causing it. I would say check all your fluids and stuff regularly until you find what is causing that issue. fluids, bulbs, brakes all can cause the light to flash, I think

[Geoffzie]

I just took the bulb out of the dash for the "check" light (you've got to remove the cluster to do it - and easily reversible for the next owner) ... I don't need another "check light" ... telling me to "check the lights" above ... Kind of "over-redundancy"!

And according to the wiring diagrams, the lights in the overhead counsel are light-emitting diodes ... not replaceable bulbs. I took my overhead counsel out, and saw absolutely no way to even open it up ... unless I'm missing something.

[superj]

on mine, the face pops off. like the glue stopped working that held it in place. I didn't check the bulbs to see if they are led or bulbs though. I just glued it back in place

[Geoffzie]

Ah, the face comes off ... I'll have to check it again.