Maplight mirror bulb?

[Jean]

Interesting... so far I've looked probably in 10 e34/e32 cars and they all had 64113s.

It's not like we use map lights for hours or anything ;)

[DJB]

I think that BMW down-graded the wattage, changing from 10W to 5W. 10 watts is only OK for intermittent use.

Using an LED isn't a plug-and-play solution. I've looked. You'll have to build a mounting bracket for a stand-alone emitter.

[Jean]

Correct bulb is OSRAM 64113, not 64111.

Example - http://www.atlantalightbulbs.com/eca...0W12VOSRAM.htm

You can get them from the e32/e34 map lights as well :)

[bimmerpirate]

i have a spare maplight mirror lying around I could try retrofitting LEDs too. might try tackling that tuesday for fun.

[browntown]

I have some on hand that I might just try....

Mr graves, get to work, I want plug and play LED's.

[Jean]

Any one tried retrofitting the map light bulbs with high intensity LEDs??

I have some on hand that I might just try....

[Jean]

Here are the ebay 64111 bulbs on the left, and old Osram 64111 that fits on the right. I know 64111 isn't even ideal as it's 1/2 the wattage, but that's another issue...it's the only one that fits so far. Tried other bulbs from kragen/autozone and the like, nothing anywhere near it.

What's interesting is the new bulbs are not even alike , notice one on the left is wider at the top etc..



Anyway, figured I would save you guys a trip from ordering these...


franco90 - pm sent :)

[BeFunk]

Any one tried retrofitting the map light bulbs with high intensity LEDs??

[franco90]

Well, the ones from ebay don't fucking fit. Argh.

Jean I think I have 2 bulbs IF you paid for shipment they are yours.

[Jean]

Well, the ones from ebay don't fucking fit. Argh.

[franco90]

Anyone?

I have an extra one brand new in the box 63 31 1 374 798
7.75 shipped to you let me know

[george graves]

sub'ed

[DJB]

They look like the right type, and a great deal at $10 for 5.

[Jean]

Yeah, I was trying to avoid going to the dealer to pay $10+ for each small bulb!

I am going to try a couple more stores locally, and then ebay.

These might work:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Littlite-Q5-lamp...item2eaa1cae80

[DJB]

63-31-1-375-003 Map light, listed as 12V 10W $15.58/$11.68
marked 64111 Osram 12V 5W W771
64111 5W BA9S Halogen lamp OS-111/05 T2.75 80.42 lumens

The lamp is mounted to use the light from the side, rather than from the end. I wasn't able to find a white LED substitute with the LED mounted in the correct orientation.

I finally ended up buying a handful at the boneyard, pulled from e36 map lights, for... $1. The same as they charge for a sealed beam.