1992535i Fault codes

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jneri
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1992535i Fault codes

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I recently purchased a 1992 535i. I am experienceing some quirks that I would like to take care of:
1. Trans program fault on display
2. oil level sensor fault on display
3. EML light comes on intermittently
4. Headights and dashlights stay on when light switch is turned off. Lights turn off when ignition is turned off.
5. Battery drains overnight

Had car diagnosed at dealer and they determined that previous owner changed the instument cluster and replaced with another that is incorrect. Since the 535i I purchased is a 5 speed I should not get a Trans Program error. The dealer wants to replace the entire cluster at a cost of $2k. My thinking it is just the codeing plug that needs to be replaced since the rest of the instrument panel works fine.
Any thoughts whether changing the coding plug to reflect 5 speed will correct all of the above. Do not want to replace Instrument cluster if above can be resolved by changing the coding plug. Also would the coding plug have to be programed by a dealer for the 1992.

Thanks

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