::.. How many bulbs in the cluster?
I'm going to replace all of the bulbs in the cluster since I have three out now. If I were to do so, how many of each would I need? I can't seem to find a definitive answer in searching or the ETK.
So far, I know that I'll need at LEAST:
3x3 watt
5x1.2 watt
Can anyone help? I'm going to swing by the dealer later. Of course, they might be able to give me the answer but I'd rather ask here first! :) Thanks!
BTW this is a manual tranny cluster.
IF you have an early 89 model then the bulbs will be slightly different than the
ones on my airbag page, the bulbs for yours are pictured as follows for an early 89http://www.bimmernut.com/%7Ebillr/im...er1%20copy.jpg
http://www.bimmernut.com/%7Ebillr/im...uster2copy.jpg
I would still disconnect the battery even though you don't have an airbag just to prevent any problems with any circuits such as the link to the obc from the dash cluster, its not a big deal to disconnect and its always safer.
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Originally Posted by Qube
Thanks to you both. In the link, I'll be able to extrapolate how many bulbs I need. What would be REALLY nice is to know what kind of bulbs are needed so I don't have to take it out, check it, then go buy them. This is assuming per the link "The 1.5 watt bulbs I had to get from Bmw, all the rest were available through aftermarket sources."
One more note though... do I still really have to discon the battery if I don't have an airbag?