ammeter

Sorry in advance for the simplicity (and length) of these questions but Google isn't getting me where I need to be.... I bought a 1981 E30+ with a Universal 5416 (M-20) about a year ago. She was well taken care of by the PO but I'd like to dive into some basic maintenance stuff (and could use...

I've noticed the ammeter located in the main electrical distribution panel of my E-32-200 never moves. This appears to be a factory installed device. Any suggestions on where I should begin checking for possible problems? I wonder if there is an inline fuse somewhere.

I followed the instructions concerning the "uncoupling" for lack of a better term, of the glow plug and starter button on my E-35-3, along with the other change to a heavier wire on the alternator, and noted that the ammeter would not read to correct current. I am one that has never been...

Has anyone converted their ammeter to a shunt type? I am in the middle of upgrading my alternator (and its bracket) on my M25. It seems that a shunt type ammeter would be far superior with one of the alternatives; 1. a long run of wire up to the instrument panel & back with the ammeter in...