RE: Dash Lights

[Michiel van Wessem <jmvw@xxxxxxxxx>]

For the financially conscious (cheapskates) among us, I have a webpage that
lists some non-BMW replacement bulbs that I got through mail-order: 

  <http://www.vramp.net/~jmvw/cars/BMW/bulbs/index.html>

Some of these bulbs, like the ones for the window switches, aren't
available as BMW parts. I'll add to the page as other bulbs in my car burn
out.

Alex is right - get a bunch. 

Which lights did the original poster mean? The ones that light up the
temperature dial and air sliders? Or the one in the a/c switch? Or
everything? The 1.2 W bulb Alex mentions can be replaced by the 606-CM2182.
Rated lifespan is 40.000 hours, so it should last you a while. 

Michiel (87 325es <http://www.vramp.net/~jmvw/cars/BMW/> )

At 09:58 AM 9/29/99 -0500, Fadeev, Alex wrote:
>> I have recently bought a 84 325e and the lights for the heater
>> and AC control are out and need replacement I have looked in 
>> the manual I got with the car and also in a repair manual I 
>> bought for the car and can not find out how to do this or
>> what light bulb size I need any help would be great I
>> also have the brake warning  light on any suggestions?
>
>David,
>	This is pretty simple an inexpensive fix. The bulbs you are looking
>for are the standard 1.2W (if I remember the wattage correctly) tiny bulbs
>that go into all E30 switches. They should be available from your dealer for
>around $1 or you could search for them at a local electronics store. 
>	If you go to the dealer, have an old bulb in your hand to give to
>the parts' guy. BMW does not list these bulbs as individual replaceable
>items for all the places where they are used (they are definitely doesn't
>for window/sunroof/defog/etc switches - BMW will try to sell you the whole
>switch). 
>	Do yourself a favor and buy a bunch of these bulbs in advance. Good
>ones tend to flake out from age after you touch them. 
>
>alex f

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