Dashboard lights out

[DanielMBrown]

DASHBOARD LIGHTS OUT
I have a 2003 bmw 325xi.
dashboard lights went out & only light is for ABS.
took it to my mechanic and he checked all fuses and couldn’t find anything.
he thinks I will have to bring to BMW dealership.

any ideas before I go spend major bucks st dealership?

[MarcoZandrini]

It could be the lighting control module (LKM), the module which is to the left if the steering wheel.

[DanielMBrown]

How hard is it to replace and would anyone know the cost ?
much appreciated

[mrgold2505]

Who knows how the answer costs help

[MarcoZandrini]

First, I’d try to recode the LKM. Send a PM to BaliDawg. He can code it over the internet for free if you have the proper software. He can help you set up the software in your computer (either a laptop or a desktop with a looooong extension cords(!)). I’d pull the LKM to get the BMW part number in case you need to get to a junk yard to find a used one. It’ll need to be coded to your car as the LKM holds the miles driven data.

Go to www.realoem.com and enter the last 7 characters of your car’s VIN. Hit enter and bookmark the page. Scroll down to vehicle electrical systems. Scroll waaay down to switch unit, light. Find the part # for the LKM there. Click on it to see what other models use the same part #.

[DanielMBrown]

Thank you, will try your recommendation

[vap3]

did you ever fix this problem? My friend has the same problem I think!