Present but not working. An easy fix or time to buy a new one off eBay?
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Glovebox torch
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beemerbird
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Still available from the dealers, I believe.
If it ain't broke, fix it till it is
Ebay or dealers. Not sure about fixing them though. Still, their relatively cheap.
Also, it might not be the tourch, but your charger setup in the glovebox could be faulty. best bet is try a new tourch for a while.
Also, it might not be the tourch, but your charger setup in the glovebox could be faulty. best bet is try a new tourch for a while.
Uni is killing the project.
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beemerbird
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You can easily check that power is being supplied to the glove box torch position with a meter.
The problem with most torches is that the internal batteries deteriorate and expand inside, causing acid damage throughout the plastic extrusion.
I personally wouldn't trust that an Ebay torch worked, unless it was photographed with the light on!
The problem with most torches is that the internal batteries deteriorate and expand inside, causing acid damage throughout the plastic extrusion.
I personally wouldn't trust that an Ebay torch worked, unless it was photographed with the light on!
If it ain't broke, fix it till it is
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rubber_duck89
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ifyou take a look behind your dash you may find a few working ones back there like i did..
G104VHJ......Alpine White 318i Touring.....RIP
Mine was fine. I got 2 for a 5er!beemerbird wrote:You can easily check that power is being supplied to the glove box torch position with a meter.
The problem with most torches is that the internal batteries deteriorate and expand inside, causing acid damage throughout the plastic extrusion.
I personally wouldn't trust that an Ebay torch worked, unless it was photographed with the light on!
Uni is killing the project.
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beemerbird
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Sell me one thenNayC wrote:Mine was fine. I got 2 for a 5er!beemerbird wrote:You can easily check that power is being supplied to the glove box torch position with a meter.
The problem with most torches is that the internal batteries deteriorate and expand inside, causing acid damage throughout the plastic extrusion.
I personally wouldn't trust that an Ebay torch worked, unless it was photographed with the light on!
If it ain't broke, fix it till it is
£20beemerbird wrote:Sell me one thenNayC wrote:Mine was fine. I got 2 for a 5er!beemerbird wrote:You can easily check that power is being supplied to the glove box torch position with a meter.
The problem with most torches is that the internal batteries deteriorate and expand inside, causing acid damage throughout the plastic extrusion.
I personally wouldn't trust that an Ebay torch worked, unless it was photographed with the light on!
:chuckle:Uni is killing the project.
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beemerbird
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Aaaaaaaaaaaah. The Channel Island ComedianNayC wrote:£20beemerbird wrote:Sell me one thenNayC wrote:Mine was fine. I got 2 for a 5er!
If it ain't broke, fix it till it is
GST. 3.5% charge. Otherwise I'd be losing money!beemerbird wrote:Aaaaaaaaaaaah. The Channel Island Tourch EntrepreneurNayC wrote:£20beemerbird wrote: Sell me one then
Seriously though, just before christmas 2 nearly new looking touches for a 5er posted. Most where 10 for a good nick one. "Buy it now".... love it! I gave one to a mate though.
Uni is killing the project.
