Replacing instrument cluster bulbs

[jacbey]

Hey,

I've just bought my Z3 and it's in need of new instrument cluster bulbs, as well as bulbs for the center console. Does anyone know which bulbs I need to replace them? Taking the cluster off looks simple enough, I just don't want to buy the wrong bulbs.

Do these look right?

Thanks for the help, looking forward to learning more!

 

[Sean d]

They are not the correct bulbs but can be adapted if you are good with a soldering iron, the cluster bulbs are easy to swap but the console bulbs are a PITA, I think the only place to get the correct bulbs is BMW and they are about £8 each

 

[jacbey]

They are not the correct bulbs but can be adapted if you are good with a soldering iron, the cluster bulbs are easy to swap but the console bulbs are a PITA, I think the only place to get the correct bulbs is BMW and they are about £8 each

I'm fine with a soldering iron, what needs to be adapted to fit?

 

[Sean d]

I'm fine with a soldering iron, what needs to be adapted to fit?

The bulbs come in a plastic holder that twist into the cluster, you have to take the bulb out of the holder and replace it with the one you added on the above post, I did it on my last Z, I'm sure someone will post a link to it

 

[Till Gnann]

I bought these one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0733QLF6X/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

for the instrument cluster, replaced the faulty ones.

and the holders

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10x-T5-S...-Light-Good-/302470272280?hash=item466ca21518

 

[littlefeller]

I may have some spares, will check later.

 

[littlefeller]

The bulbs come in a plastic holder that twist into the cluster, you have to take the bulb out of the holder and replace it with the one you added on the above post, I did it on my last Z, I'm sure someone will post a link to it

should have asked sean

 

[littlefeller]

think I had around 20 of these for £5

 

[Adam Hawkins]

Hi All,

Stupid question oclock. Can you remove the bulb from the plastic holder and just replace the bulb or do you have to buy both?

The bulb to the left of the dash that mainly illuminates the fuel guage has decided it does not want to work anymore so thats a jb for this winter. Just wondering if there is anywhere better in this day and age to buy new bulbs (and holders if required)

Thanks

 

[t-tony]

Hi All,

Stupid question oclock. Can you remove the bulb from the plastic holder and just replace the bulb or do you have to buy both?

The bulb to the left of the dash that mainly illuminates the fuel guage has decided it does not want to work anymore so thats a jb for this winter. Just wondering if there is anywhere better in this day and age to buy new bulbs (and holders if required)

Thanks

I have some you can have from my Z3 when I changed the binnacle. PM me your address.

Tony.

 

[Rudyrov]

I bought these one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0733QLF6X/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

for the instrument cluster, replaced the faulty ones.

and the holders

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10x-T5-S...-Light-Good-/302470272280?hash=item466ca21518

Do you think these holders will work?

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[Adam Hawkins]

Update!!

On further inspection it also seems in missing the 2 torx bolts that hold the instrument cluster in which suggests its been out before!!

Anyone know what part number these are or where to get them?

Thanks

 

[t-tony]

I sure Andy @spurs fan in a coupe or Adrian @Synclare orcRobert @mrscalex will be able to help.

Tony.

 

[spurs fan in a coupe]

I sure Andy @spurs fan in a coupe or Adrian @Synclare orcRobert @mrscalex will be able to help.

Tony.

Yep, thanks Tony

I can pop some in the post to you

PM me your address

 

[t-tony]

Cheers Andy.

Tony.

 

[Adam Hawkins]

Thanks to Tony and Andy the cluster is now fully illuminated again and fixed in properly. Another job off the list.

Thanks guys for all the help.