View Full Version : lights behind my odometer went bad on my e36 M3


otgixxer
07-05-2007, 06:52 PM
Anyone else have this happen to them? How hard is it to replace the bulbs.

abbot555
07-05-2007, 08:18 PM
Anyone else have this happen to them? How hard is it to replace the bulbs.

Its very easy just go to the stealer and buy the bulbs and replace them. Loosen a few screws and disconect a few switches on the back of the odometer thingy.

azukko
07-07-2007, 03:54 PM
You have to take out the instrument cluster (not hard). All the lights are located on the back of that, you can use a small screwdriver to take them off. There are 3 different sizes of bulbs. The 3 large green ones [3 watt] illuminate the analog gauges, two medium-sized white/tan ones that illuminate the odometer display [1.5 watt], and the small black ones illuminate the warning lamps [1.2 watt bulb] like fog light warning, check engine light, check control light, etc. I'm sure you can go to the dealer for these. You can get them off Pelican Parts too.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/techarticles/101-Projects-90-Gauges/Pic3-01.jpg