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Post Sun Mar 18, 2012 7:43 pm

Just wondering what bulb i need for the red kind that lights up the rev counter, Thanks in advanced :D
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Post Sun Mar 18, 2012 7:45 pm

normal dashboard bulb, the color is done by a small plastic colored dome over the bulb.
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Post Sun Mar 18, 2012 7:46 pm

and what is the bulb called that i need to get? :s
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Post Sun Mar 18, 2012 7:51 pm

i think they are called " T5 1.2w or 2w 12V"
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Post Sun Mar 18, 2012 7:53 pm

Click on the Wiki, then click on (unsurprisingly) "Lights".
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Post Sun Mar 18, 2012 7:54 pm

Part 24

Image Instruments combinat-.single components - BMW parts catalog
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Post Sun Mar 18, 2012 8:04 pm

so i take it i get a choice of 1.2w or 2w or is it specific to my car and will blow a 1.2?
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Post Sun Mar 18, 2012 8:11 pm

The ones that light the gauges are 3W. This particular style of bulb is more commonly available as 5W, but if you fit these things WILL melt.
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Post Sun Mar 18, 2012 8:12 pm

Part 23, not 24
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Post Sun Mar 18, 2012 8:13 pm

ahh ok, so i need a 3w. Cant see pic btw :?
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Post Mon Mar 19, 2012 10:07 pm

sooooooo
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Post Mon Mar 19, 2012 10:32 pm

No. You need capless bulbs.
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Post Tue Mar 20, 2012 6:49 pm

It says here the capless ones were used up to 87. Mine is a 91. Do i need a different type?
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Post Tue Mar 20, 2012 6:52 pm

they should do the job.......
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Post Tue Mar 20, 2012 9:56 pm

cool :cool:
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