Instrument Cluster Orange Thingy

[Big_Mexi]

Hello All!

This is my first post on here, i recently got a 91' 318i with some mods. im in the process of replacing all the lights in the car to bring the interior up to date a bit, im replacing all of the instrument cluster lights as well, and when i opened up the cluster, one of the main bulbs that lights the cluster has this weird orange casing on "inside" of the cluster (Pics included). One of them is almost completely melted and had almost seized the bulb in the slot, and the other has some noticeable bubbling occurring, and it looks like the same is going to happen it aswell. I was wondering if anyone knows where i can order these from (need x2), or has a part #? I checked Real OEM and i didnt see anything like it in the diagrams.

Thanks in Advance!

[SethB]

Welcome! And congrats on your E30. Those covers typically come with the control board and aren't available separately (at least that I've found). You're best bet is on the classifieds here, or eBay (google "E30 cluster light cover") to find something like this:

https://www.ebay.com/p/BMW-E30-Instrument-Cluster-Lighting-Bulb-Cover-VDO-62111385581/15008386356?iid=163487365614&chn=ps

Also, replace both bulbs with stock ones, whatever is in that cluster now is wrong if it's getting hot enough to melt the cover.

[Big_Mexi]

Welcome! And congrats on your E30. Those covers typically come with the control board and aren't available separately (at least that I've found). You're best bet is on the classifieds here, or eBay (google "E30 cluster light cover") to find something like this:

https://www.ebay.com/p/BMW-E30-Instrument-Cluster-Lighting-Bulb-Cover-VDO-62111385581/15008386356?iid=163487365614&chn=ps

Also, replace both bulbs with stock ones, whatever is in that cluster now is wrong if it's getting hot enough to melt the cover.

Ofcourse its that simple. Thanks a lot! Im buying the Osram 3W bulbs so that should do the trick.

[SethB]

Sure thing! haha, sometimes knowing what to search for is the hardest part. Cool, you should be in good shape with those bulbs.

[brutus]

ive got some available.
cheap.
pls pm,
& yes it may be because there melted, hd lights been fitted ?

[digger]

can anyone advise what the correct bulbs that go behind those orange plastic covers?

[tomstin]

Sticky someplace E30 Bulb listing.pdf

[digger]

Sticky someplace [ATTACH]n10135028[/ATTACH]

Thanks, i have seen that but the part listed 3W doesnt have the plastic base that twists into position. can you just replace the the glass bulb portion does anyone know as mine is still in the car?