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    2001 BMW e46 Sedan Gauges in Instrument Cluster not working

    I recently purchased a 2001 BMW e46 Sedan and all of the gauges on the instrument cluster dont work. Fortunately the electronics work, lights come on, etc. its just the gauges. any help would be appreciated! thanks

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    I think it's a fairly common e46 issue. The cluster on our wagon died one day. I sent it in to this place, reinstalled it, and and everything has been working fine since then.

    https://www.teacremotes.com/bmwgm5/cluster_repair.htm
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    Also, www.bmwgm5.com fixes clusters. Check the 3 fuses first.

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