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Old 08-23-2017, 08:04 PM   #1
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Default Will not start, told i need new cluster and EWS

96 ti. Car will crank but will not start. Tried everything, finally took it to BMW repair place, and they said needs a new EWS and guage cluster, as they are not talking to each other, 1600 dollars to repair it. Can i get a used EWS and cluster and fix it my self? Thanks
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Found this link from Turner Motorsports: https://www.turnermotorsport.com/t-faq-ews

$1600 is a chunk - there's got to be a cheaper solution, I'm sure you're not the first one to have to deal with this. Was it previously running?
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Yes. Started intermittent starting, then stopped. Dme was sent out with key and was told they are good. Going to try and bypass the ews.
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You said that you tried everything - you did check for voltage at the starter, as well as test the starter off the vehicle? I know those are fairly elementary, but the term "intermittent" arouses suspicion. Electronics tend to be the most reliable assemblies on a car. I don't know much about the EWS system, but if parts of it are associated with the gauge cluster, I would look for bad solder joints on the board in the cluster, and maybe bad connectors from the key ring on.
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