Re: Don't try this!

["Brad Houser" <bhouser@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I fail to understand how a software error condition (reset/turning the key
while fueling) can disable hardware to the point where it needs replacing.
Could someone explain how that works?

Brad

- -----Original Message-----
From: Bob <rhoyvald@domain.elided>
To: bmw-digest@domain.elided <bmw-digest@domain.elided>
Date: Monday, January 11, 1999 6:51 AM
Subject: Don't try this!


>I little knowledge is dangerous.
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>I have a 95 M3 and I read that if you hold down your tripmeter reset button
>while turning the ignition key to accessory it will show all your dash
>lights and test your gauges. So I gave this a try, it worked, but
>unfortunately it also disabled my fuel gauge. I performed the little trick
>while sitting at the local Sunoco (bored), the tank was full but my gauge
>still read empty. I took the car to my local BMW dealer and was told that I
>will need a new sending unit.  Don't try this while filling the car!
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>Regards, Bob
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>Mr. Robert Hoyvald
>The Chubb Corporation, CSD
>mailto:rhoyvald@domain.elided
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>95 BMW M3:Sharked, Triflow, HFM, UCC, Euro-in.
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