o b c back light bulbs

[e30325itourer]

http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?Mod ... 55&doy=8m5

is this the bulbs to replace

[E30Mark]

Nope! you could use them, but the original lamps are 6V, wired in series.

Do a search, there have been a couple of threads about this.

[dodgem]

I just finished doing this, except i used LEDs instead of bulbs - if you google for "e30 obc led backlight" (or something similar) then you should find a couple of articles.

I used ultrabright 4mm 90degree white LEDs and a 200ohm resistor. The 4mm LEDs fit into the white plastic bulb holders, and i cut the track linking the 2 LED's and soldered the resistor across it. LEDs will never die so it's a job you only need to do once. I'd suggest checking the brightness with it back in the obc though as i found it is slightly too bright for my liking, but a higher value resistor will sort that out.

[diamondwhite]

or u could just go to the steelers and buy the replacement strip for 17 sheets but it is a special order part

[gazza]

i got mine from a local branch electrical parts dealer 30p each for the correct 5v bulb you have to replace both of them at the sime time but it is very easy to do

[Fushion_Julz]

Just ordered a replacement from the stealers...

part no: 65811375461 £19.80+vat (but less the BMWCC discount)

couldn't be arsed to pfaff around with LEDs and whatnots...Although I may have a go with the old, duff one and see how it goes!