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    dashboard lights not working...

    You know the lower part of the center console..... the one rigth underneath the head unit and the on board computer. Well those lights dont work. However, when i press the air conditioning and that button underneath..... they light up (just those two buttons though, not that part of the console). What could be the problem? Is it the bulbs? But if it is then why do those two buttons light up when pressed?
    E30 Dinan Turbo


    #2
    Most likely those particular bulbs are out, the ones for the a/c and recirculation buttons have their own light source.

    Heres a link to another thead where I tried to explain how to get the panel off to change them.

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      #3
      Originally posted by DaN
      Most likely those particular bulbs are out, the ones for the a/c and recirculation buttons have their own light source.

      Heres a link to another thead where I tried to explain how to get the panel off to change them.
      http://www.r3vlimited.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2688
      Does any one know where to get those bulbs? (thy're not the black-base ones) I tried to get one from Bav Auto, but I they don't have them. I ordered what they had and it was the one to light up the gauges.
      Originally posted by Gruelius
      and i do not know what bugg brakes are.

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        #4
        Try any auto parts store, there is a large selection at pepboys, and try napa too.
        Shouldnt be too hard to find.

        If that fails, try radioshack

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          #5
          Originally posted by kencopperwheat
          Originally posted by DaN
          Most likely those particular bulbs are out, the ones for the a/c and recirculation buttons have their own light source.

          Heres a link to another thead where I tried to explain how to get the panel off to change them.
          http://www.r3vlimited.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2688
          Does any one know where to get those bulbs? (thy're not the black-base ones) I tried to get one from Bav Auto, but I they don't have them. I ordered what they had and it was the one to light up the gauges.

          shucks auto supply has em (also kragen) autozone as well

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            #6
            Originally posted by James Crivellone
            Originally posted by kencopperwheat
            Originally posted by DaN
            Most likely those particular bulbs are out, the ones for the a/c and recirculation buttons have their own light source.

            Heres a link to another thead where I tried to explain how to get the panel off to change them.
            http://www.r3vlimited.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2688
            Does any one know where to get those bulbs? (thy're not the black-base ones) I tried to get one from Bav Auto, but I they don't have them. I ordered what they had and it was the one to light up the gauges.

            shucks auto supply has em (also kragen) autozone as well
            Do you know which ones they are at Autozone? Maybe I could order some online?
            Originally posted by Gruelius
            and i do not know what bugg brakes are.

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              #7


              This is a thread from unofficialbmw.com that talks all about the dash lights. (I started it a while back and forgot about it 8) )
              Originally posted by Gruelius
              and i do not know what bugg brakes are.

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                #8
                Originally posted by kencopperwheat
                Originally posted by James Crivellone
                Originally posted by kencopperwheat
                Originally posted by DaN
                Most likely those particular bulbs are out, the ones for the a/c and recirculation buttons have their own light source.

                Heres a link to another thead where I tried to explain how to get the panel off to change them.
                http://www.r3vlimited.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=2688
                Does any one know where to get those bulbs? (thy're not the black-base ones) I tried to get one from Bav Auto, but I they don't have them. I ordered what they had and it was the one to light up the gauges.

                shucks auto supply has em (also kragen) autozone as well
                Do you know which ones they are at Autozone? Maybe I could order some online?
                I think these are them


                Home > Shopping > Electrical > 1986 > BMW > 325E > More Info Needed > Parts Results
                BULB - INTERIOR

                LIGHTING_TECHNOLOGY BULB - INTERIOR for a 1986 BMW 325E
                Unit Price: $2.29
                Core Value*: $0.00
                Part No.: 2721BP
                Weight: 0.02 lbs.
                Warranty:
                Availability: Online: Ships within 2 business days
                Store: Normally Stocked

                also the bmw part number on the bulb if you have a dealer nearbye (about the same price) is 07 11 9 978 375

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