glovebox flashlight fix

**shogun** · 03-02-2010, 02:15 AM

**Claude** · 03-03-2010, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by shogun

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/u...t/SANY0484.jpg
Batteries:
1/3 AA 250mah NiMH Flat Top Cell
Cell: Gold Peak NT25AAM
Discharge rate: 1C
Dia: .55"
Length: .64"
Weight: .34oz.

pics from juvius
Location: ohio
Car: 95 - E36 318IS 5spd

Very good thanks. Should be interesting too to have a mod kit that use LED (one or more) instead of a regular lamp (less energy used, better light...)

**Russell** · 03-03-2010, 01:23 PM

I thought about it. However, i was almost cheaper for me to just buy another flashlight. i think my replacement cost me less than $20 on e-bay

**shogun** · 03-03-2010, 09:43 PM

The first one was done about 10 years back by Jon Evans from the U.K. (link to Jon on my website under private diy links), that was the model I built my first one 7 years ago, scroll down here

http://bmwe32.masscom.net/johan/tips...ps_tricks.html

then my friend in Germany made this one with 1, 2 , 3 LED's and gold caps, he made the board by himself
http://www.bimmerboard.com/members/s...al/flashlight1
http://www.bimmerboard.com/members/s...al/flashlight2
http://www.bimmerboard.com/members/s...al/flashlight3
http://www.bimmerboard.com/members/s...al/flashlight4
http://www.bimmerboard.com/members/s...al/flashlight5
http://www.bimmerboard.com/members/s...al/flashlight6
http://www.bimmerboard.com/members/s...al/flashlight7
http://www.bimmerboard.com/members/s...al/flashlight8
http://www.bimmerboard.com/members/s...al/flashlight8
http://www.bimmerboard.com/members/s...l/flashlight10
these were the prototypes he made for me, with 1 LED or 3 LED, different angles on LED
http://www.bimmerboard.com/members/s...l/flashlight12
But that is also 3-4 years old now. Gold caps recharge within 5 minutes. Probably nowadays there is better stuff available.

The aim was to keep it from outside look original, only better light, faster charging and longer lasting batteries.

Of course, a cheapo 10 LED small flashlight beats it, but that does not look original from outside ..

**pgrindstaff** · 03-05-2010, 10:14 PM

Being too lazy to look for myself and figuring someone here might know off the top of their head, is the flashlight socket 12v? This is a little off topic but I have been thinking of modifying an old flashlight (or a new one) to house two USB connections for charging purposes. At 5v a piece, a 12v source would be more than enough and would offer a hidden charge source.

**bubba966** · 03-05-2010, 10:23 PM

Yes, it's 12v. BMW makes an adapter that plugs into the flashlight socket that gives you a cig lighter style outlet. It's got a longish cord that's reinforced for use with the glovebox closed on it.

**pgrindstaff** · 03-05-2010, 10:38 PM

Originally Posted by bubba966

Yes, it's 12v. BMW makes an adapter that plugs into the flashlight socket that gives you a cig lighter style outlet. It's got a longish cord that's reinforced for use with the glovebox closed on it.

I knew about the BMW adapter and it would do exactly what I want but making things is always fun

. The only reason I am looking for an alternative is because every single adapter that I try to plug into the cigarette lighter outlet doens't fit correctly and ends up not charging whatever I have plugged in.

Thanks for the info and sorry for the OT

**shogun** · 03-06-2010, 12:36 AM

when searching on the bay for
BMW Auxiliary Power Adapter
you will find a lot, but note that the black one for example for the E39, E38, E46 will not fit.
The size is different, you need a plug for E32, E34, E30, E38, where the original white flashlight fits in.

**bubba966** · 03-07-2010, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by pgrindstaff

I knew about the BMW adapter and it would do exactly what I want but making things is always fun

. The only reason I am looking for an alternative is because every single adapter that I try to plug into the cigarette lighter outlet doens't fit correctly and ends up not charging whatever I have plugged in.

Thanks for the info and sorry for the OT

The flashlight adapter has a longer barrel to it than a regular cig lighter outlet does and actually makes very good contact. Much better than the standard cig lighter does. Forget what it cost me, but wasn't very much and I just ordered it from the dealer.

**Kibokojoe** · 03-07-2010, 09:13 PM

I didn't know there was a flashlight. In the glovebox you say?????

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