Speedo light out - 2001 BMW F 650 Dakar

if abs is failed light off speed sensor is fine. if on and no speedo then its the sensor. if no abs light and no speedo then the problem is from the abs unit to the ecu to the speedo and any other device in line, like sunroof etc as the signal is though there. also to rule out speed. speedo should jump a bit back when power is turned on from ignition if not then its between the connection to the dash and speedo. sensor is on passide for speedo and abs.

Clean and lubricate the speedo cable. Change the transmission fluid.

Bad ground wire?

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Ken Budd's answer is incorrect: There is only a potential engine problem when the oil light comes on permanently.

The speedo/mileometer on thge Majesty normally sends pulses to a counter that switches on the oil-change warning light at 3,000 km. If the speedo/mileometer ceases to function the oil-change warning light blinks steadily simply to let you know the pulses aren't getting sent to the counter.
The most likely problem is a broken speedo cable; a new one costs £5.72 from AJSutton and you can easily fit it yourself: Take off the windscreen then reach through the gap above the headlamp to unscrew the outer cable beneath the speedo.

I've got the same problem as you right at the moment with my 1996 Majesty but in my case its the gear unit on the front axle (to which the speedo cable connects) that has stopped working: I'm currently on the look out for a new gear unit. Does anybody have one ?

pop fuse cover, remove vent housing, remove speedo upper cover, remove 4 bolts holding speedo remove speedo, change bulb

Check the line where it connects one the other side of the cable from the speedo and where it connects to speedo too. Look for breaks in line.

you can drive the car

should have the code read at a shop

possible cause is speed sensor problem???

it sounds like your speed sensor is going out you should replace it before it gets any worse

The tach and speedo are their own separate unit.  There is no changeable light bulb.  You may want to check your light and instrument fuses.  If those are working, I would remove the outer fairing and check the connections to your tach and speedo.

The speedo is illuminated by small bulbs held in bayonet holders in the back of the speedo, they are colour coded or have a wattage marked on them. You have to remove the speedo to change the bulbs, make sure you replace them with the correct wattage. Michael