What are these? (under steering column)

[lordofthewaters]

I don't know about an alarm, but it does look kinda like my keyless entry box.

[SynSyx]

autozone told me i'd have to get the bulb at the dealer (socket is part# 62111376716, bulb is part# 07119978372), since the bulb does not detach from the socket that connects it to the board. However, realoem says there are supposed to be 3:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...64&hg=62&fg=05 #22, 23

Can someone else verify the prior alarm system thing? The cars been in the family for over 10 years and we never heard anything about something like that being installed, also there is no evidence of an alarm system other than this hardware. if it is indeed an alarm system, how does it work, like what does that red button/light do? and why would there be wires connected to it but cut?

[JasonC]

The bulb is most likely a 194. Any auto parts store will have one.

[Jonathan Chan]

First pic - probably microphone like you said

Second pic - looks like the valet switch and LED for a prior alarm install

Third pic - fuse for said alarm

Fourth pic - door gong

Fifth pic - old alarm brain

The light bulb gets power from the socket. Where do you plan on buying the bulb? You should just email them the picture and let them know what you need.

[SynSyx]

So in order to get to the gauge cluster light that lights the left gauges (speedo/fuel), I had to remove the lower kick panel under the steering wheel, and I have some questions about whats under there

Basically, what are all these things:


i think this is the microphone for the car phone i have



no idea what this thing is, its a little button and a red light cat-tied together and attached to the left side of the black box in pic #4



no idea what this is either, also connected to the black box



door gong? also what is that little button under the gas pedal, I never knew what the deal is with that


i dont know what this box is or whats plugged into it but for some reason a bunch of the wires are cut


this is the bulb i pulled out, it sayus 12v 3w and it also says M7 which im guessing is the bulb type. However, there were no wires coming out the back of the bulb, are there supposed to be or does it get power just by being in the socket?

I have to replace this bulb so I'm also wondering what the bulb type is, im assuming its m7


thanks in advance