Hi,
I fitted a new CD stereo in my BMW 525 td yesterday and ever since the Diesel gauge on my car doesn't move anymore when you switch the engine on. Others things that don't light up on the dashboard are the electronic mileage counter.

When I turned the engine on yesterday after installing the stereo there was a funny ticking noise coming from the battery compartment in the engine.

I used the car about two hours later, the car started got about 20 metres down the road and then cut out, I haven't been able to start it since.

Does anyone know what the problem way be?? I'm not entirely sure if the two things are related. I can't see how installing a new stereo can stop my car from starting!! And I really don't understand why the electronic displays aren't working on my dashboard.

Please help.

Cheers
Spaceboyo