E30 Bulb List

[richardodn]

aavanl90 were you ever able to determine this part number or a place to find them?

I'm pretty certain those are the 2721 (BMW PN 63217167000) It's been a while since I've been in there or even owned an E30. It's definitely not the 2721MF or the cluster illumination bulbs.

[seandickson]

aavanl90 were you ever able to determine this part number or a place to find them?

[nevr2L8]

JROBBIE: My wholesaler has 2721s FAR cheaper than $3 each, let me know how many you need and I'll get you the good guy discount! The lamp is listed as wedge base, W2x4.6D, 12V 1.2W. This is the one, right? I've heard these called 'grain of wheat' bulbs.
MOOSEFIST: send me a PM or email, we'll take this off line and try to get your list filled out, and find some good options for you and the like minded r3v community.


Andy, AKA Mo Brighta

Sent you a PM

[aavani90]

Does anyone have an instrument cluster bulb diagram? I want to replace these 2 bulbs here that I’ve circled in the pic, but am unsure if these are part 63217167000 “instrument wedge” or 07119905358 “instrument illumination” when referencing the bulb list sticky.

[Synr]

here is a list of the various bulbs that are in our e30s.

gotta be the most helpful thread ever. been planning to replace a bunch of exterior bulbs that went bad and never could find out what they were. thanks

[dcf_atl]

Hello All

1st --> thank you for the BEST THREAD EVER!!!!!

Just upgraded to the Mirror w/Map Light and boy are the existing bulbs dull. I bought some LED's but they are way too big. Does anyone have any experiences/recommendations here for an LED bayonet (?) style bulb that will work?

Maybe like these?
https://www.amazon.com/Serundo-Auto-.../dp/B07W8G835M

Thanks
David

[arecks]

No, I do not mind. Since I got the OK from blazinxpk, here is the info. Be aware that these fit the majority of cars, in some cases a different bulb is used. Contact me, we'll figure it out.

Four plus years later and I finally see this. Maybe I wasn't subbed to the thread.

Anyway, I "kept coming back" and found this now that I'm doing some replacing of my cluster bulbs and need some replacements for my marker lights.

Printed the OP and yours for future ref!
Thanks again!

[Mo Brighta]

New HO lamp numbers

Would you mind sharing, please?

Not at all. Here are some high output (HO) lamps I sell - including a new brighter H1 for headlights / fog lights.

H1 headlight / fog light: 27420, 12V 55W ~2350 CP; Vosla, a German lamp (claims +100% over stock lamp).

Brake-turn-reverse: P3497, 12V 27W 45CP - CPI (supplier brand), same spec as Stanley HO lamp for Honda, Acura. Stanley sells only thru dealers. +33% over stock lamp.

Front turns: P3496, 27/5W, 43/3 CP. Similar to P3497; two filament.

Tail (rear running light): 17311, 12V 10W 10CP; made in Poland by Narva (Germany). +67% ~ +150% over stock lamp.

HB3 / HB4 headlights: 9011 and 9012. Same watts, way brighter. I trim the base flanges a few mm to fit the headlight, so installation is easy as changing a stock bulb (claims +50% ~ +100% over stock lamps).


Give me a shout if I can help, anyone. These lamps are not generally available at auto parts stores, sometimes with the same numbers - but without the higher output. Also, they are MUY Expensivo!I get them from a big wholesaler at good prices so I can sell below retail.

I will save you money and get your lights brighter without risking any of that precious smoke escaping from the wiring... you know the kind! That is why I selected the lamps I did. Same for rear light upgrades - no risk of melting a lens, either. I run these lamps in my E28, have for over a decade with no issues.

Andy

[richardodn]

I'm glad all you guys found this info useful. Here's where I keep the maintained version. I modify it when I get new info. (Although that's not very often anymore.)

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?335268-E30-noobs-please-read-for-all-DIY-and-FAQ&p=26757741&styleid=53#post26757741

[Mo Brighta]

How'd you make out with this? I need to replace a bunch of the 2721 bulbs, but those little bastards are expensive ($6 for 2 of them...)

JROBBIE: My wholesaler has 2721s FAR cheaper than $3 each, let me know how many you need and I'll get you the good guy discount! The lamp is listed as wedge base, W2x4.6D, 12V 1.2W. This is the one, right? I've heard these called 'grain of wheat' bulbs.
MOOSEFIST: send me a PM or email, we'll take this off line and try to get your list filled out, and find some good options for you and the like minded r3v community.


Andy, AKA Mo Brighta

[jrobie79]

How'd you make out with this? I need to replace a bunch of the 2721 bulbs, but those little bastards are expensive ($6 for 2 of them...)

Well I have confused myself sufficiently....

I am looking to upgrade my cars lighting to LED. Most immediately I need the small interior bulbs (cluster, ashtray, euro clock, hvac, etc) so I can put my dash back in and not worry about them again. But figured I would order everything to do some of my exterior lights also.

I was on www.superbrightleds.com and referenced a few threads here and got overwhelmed with the options and trying to figure exactly what I need or whats actually best. I put together the following sheet to try organizing the info I found on r3v.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing (PM me if you would like to editing privilege )

I am very comfortable with a soldering iron if needed, but I was hoping someone may have a list, invoice, or something detailing all the LED bulbs for an upgrade or even a vendor familiar with this cars ( @Mo Brighta ??)

If anyone is willing to help me consolidate the information I will b esure this sheet is updated and shared for future r3v / e30 people.

Thank you!

[moosefist]

Well I have confused myself sufficiently....

I am looking to upgrade my cars lighting to LED. Most immediately I need the small interior bulbs (cluster, ashtray, euro clock, hvac, etc) so I can put my dash back in and not worry about them again. But figured I would order everything to do some of my exterior lights also.

I was on www.superbrightleds.com and referenced a few threads here and got overwhelmed with the options and trying to figure exactly what I need or whats actually best. I put together the following sheet to try organizing the info I found on r3v.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing (PM me if you would like to editing privilege )

I am very comfortable with a soldering iron if needed, but I was hoping someone may have a list, invoice, or something detailing all the LED bulbs for an upgrade or even a vendor familiar with this cars ( @Mo Brighta ??)

If anyone is willing to help me consolidate the information I will b esure this sheet is updated and shared for future r3v / e30 people.

Thank you!

[flipwils11]

Need some help, great post by the way. The turn signals in my euro front bumper were missing a bulb and I'm getting the fast turn signal blinker when I tried a bulb I had of unknown origin from another car. My guess it's the wrong resistance so the car thinks the turn signals are out.

When I search: 63217160793 on realoem it doesn't list anything other than US-spec. But since my car is a US-spec car, should I put this in the euro front turn signal holder?

Alternatively for a euro 2/87 build 325i coupe I see #5 listed in this diagram but there is no part # in the list.

http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...49&hg=63&fg=10


Edit: user error on realoem apparently. I tried again using 63217160793 and checked the Europe box (again) and saw #5 in that parts list entered. So it looks like 63217160793 is what I need for my euro front turn signals.

[blazinxpk]

Quick question for something I found interesting:

How is that for the Euro smileys, BOTH the Low beams and high beams use a 55w H1?

Isn't one bulb supposed to brighter? Please enlighten me someone.

Thank you,

Sina

its not the bulb that determines the difference between the lows and the highs. its the light pattern emitted from that particular housing. the lows use a projector, where as the highs use a reflector housing.

think of it this way: the lows will project light on the lower half of the road in front of you (where you want it to be under normal driving). the highs will project light on the upper half of the road in front of you (where you want it to be under lets say mountain driving/or any dark road condition).

i hope this clears things up.

[freeride53]

Quick question for something I found interesting:

How is that for the Euro smileys, BOTH the Low beams and high beams use a 55w H1?

Isn't one bulb supposed to brighter? Please enlighten me someone.

Thank you,

Sina