Cabin temperature control illumination question

[Razorsharp]

As it's been over 20 years since I last enjoyed an E30, can anybody let me know whether the blue and red temperature control should illuminate at night?

Mine doesn't but I think it should. I removed the centre console and had a root around behind the control, but couldn't see any obvious signs of bulb holders.

Thanks

[silversideofthemoon]

mine doesnt either never really thought of it

[bss325i]

Yes it should.

[magpie]

do they all have 16 20 22 24 28 on the blue/red temp bit?

[Razorsharp]

Magpie - mine doesn't have any numbers around it, just the blue and red.

[magpie]

i have one with the numbers and two without,1st time i've noticed this.

[Brianmoooore]

I removed the centre console and had a root around behind the control, but couldn't see any obvious signs of bulb holders.

Thanks

If you have an analogue clock, pull off the surround, squeeze in the clips and pull the clock out forwards, and unplug it.
The bulb that illuminates the temp dial is immediately below the hole.
IIRC, numbers around the dial are fitted on cars with climate control.

[magpie]

I removed the centre console and had a root around behind the control, but couldn't see any obvious signs of bulb holders.

Thanks

If you have an analogue clock, pull off the surround, squeeze in the clips and pull the clock out forwards, and unplug it.
The bulb that illuminates the temp dial is immediately below the hole.
IIRC, numbers around the dial are fitted on cars with climate control.

the car was an early face lift without climate control.

think i'll keep this one.
thanks.

[Razorsharp]

Brian - did exactly as you said and after replacing a very black bulb, now have a fully illuminated temperature control switch

Thanks to Brian and all the others for your help again.

[vendetta]

Well that's another job I have to do