05 twin spark dakar

[ronniez1a903]

Hi all
Can anyone help with a problem I have with my 05 twin spark Dakar.
For some strange reason the clocks will not display the mileage. All it displays is _ _ _ _ _ however the tripometer still works but resets to 0 when ignition's turned off/on.
many thanks in advance for any reply's to this thread
Best regards Ronnie

 

[(RIP) MScotts]

Apparently the instrument panel can be quite sensetive to any volts drop and a slight build up in resistance at the battery, however small, can cause all sorts of strange goings on.

Therefore it's worthwhile giving the disconnecting the battery terminals and giving them and the connecting leads a good clean; i.e. wire brush them. I had similar a couple of years ago (what you've got plus no tach or odometer) and was ready to replace the instrument unit until I tried the above as a last gasp effort. Worked a treat for me

 

[Dansin]

I've had this a few times and I'm pretty sure the battery is the culprit.

 

[ronniez1a903]

re dakar lost mileage

hi
many thanks, will check out my battery & let you know how I go on.
hope that's it as it will be a cheap & easy fix.
kind regards Ronnie

 

[ronniez1a903]

lost mileage

hi all
checked what I was advised to do but no luck its still the same.
looks like a trip to my local bmw dealer Rainbow in Rotherham
many thanks for the threads that were posted in trying to help me sort the problem. best regards Ronnie.

 

[ronniez1a903]

05 dakar odometer

Hi all
Cleaned all connectors & fitted a new battery still no odometer just displays -----
Gutted as need the mileage to show to keep up with the service history
best regards Ronnie.