E30 Comprehensive bulb list

[DaRvDrUmS]

Which bulb is it that goes in the AC & Recirculate switches? I think its the 2721 but im not 100% sure enough to go ahead and order them.

I'm pretty sure it is the 2721 (most of the interior bulbs in the E30 seem to be! lol).

BTW, you don't need to order those. Any auto parts store should have them in stock for pretty cheap...

[Ddsewell]

Thanks, this helps alot

[PattonD]

It is in the overhead check panel above the windshield, it's a single non-festoon bulb. It's been a while but I think it does look similar to the halogen bulb you linked but I think the top of the bulb has a smooth domed surface, not the pointed one that you linked. I may be wrong. Thanks for the help, this thread has been very useful to me and I've got it bookmarked.

I am looking for the same bulb Daniel is. He is right, at least in my car, it is different than the pointed map light bulb. Did anyone identify what that is. I would love to change to LED.

Here is a pic

[richardodn]

Pull the bulb out and write down any and all numbers found on the base.

[PattonD]

Pull the bulb out and write down any and all numbers found on the base.

The bulb that was in there isn't original (unless BMW used Mexican bulbs)

The only marking is T53. Any ideas? It sounds like Daniel has the same bulb or I would wonder if the halogen was correct and someone replaced it with a different type.

[richardodn]

Well at this point, I'm doing a bit of guessing but here goes. First of all, I assumed that BMW would prefer to spec something that is already in their inventory. As the bulb shown is not original, I used it to spec the size of the base. It looks like the the base is a bayonet style BA9s. The only bulbs I'm aware of that were used in that era by BMW was the T4W and the H10W or H5W. I'd probably try the T4W first and see if that provides sufficient lighting. If not, then I'd go with the H10W. It's probably the 10W though. Dome lights in sedan/coupe were 10W.

T4W/OSRAM 3893/BMW 07509063576


H10W/OSRAM 64113/BMW 63311375003


Let us know how it works out.

[PattonD]

I found a BA9 based LED bulb on eBay, I ordered it and will see what it does and will report back.

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[richardodn]

I finally found the correct listing for the cabrio dome lamp next to the check panel. It's a 5W halogen bulb.

                                                        Osram/
Location                           Qty Specs   Generic Sylvania BMW         Comments
=========================================================================================
Dome - Convertible                  1  5W      H5W     64111    63311374798 Light next to check panel

[Rasjgo1]

Bump

[323i E30]

Bump

This list is in the stickies already...
Last post on page 2 of the DIY's

[Rasjgo1]

Kool

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[two2tangoworks]

I'm pretty sure I did this wrong. But, I'm in search of a bayonet LED light to replace the bayonet dome bulb in my '87 e30 cabriolet. Any clue! I'm tired of buying the wrong bulbs!

Thanks

QUOTE=richardodn;21846586]This post has been added to the DIY thread. Go here for the maintained version. http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...1#post26757741

After so many times people asking what bulb goes where, I decided to create a comprehensive list of lamps and where they are used in the car. This should be fairly accurate. Please post any corrections in this thread and I'll update the chart.

                                                        Osram/
Location                           Qty Specs   Generic Sylvania BMW         Comments
=========================================================================================
Headlights - Sealed Beam, Low       2  35/35W  H5006   H5006    63121468226
Headlights - Sealed Beam, High      2  50W     H5001   H5001    63121468272
Headlights - US Ellipsoids, Lo      2  51W     HB4     9006     63217160786
Headlights - US Ellipsoids, High    2  60W     HB3     9005     63217160785
Headlights - Euro Ellipsoids, Low   2  55W     H1      64150    63217160777
Headlights - Euro Ellipsoids, High  2  55W     H1      64150    63217160777
Headlights - Euro Ellipsoids, City  2  5W      W5W     2825     63217160797
Fog                                 2  55W     H3      64151    63217160779

Front Marker/Turn                   2  21/5W   P21-5W  7528     63217160793
Side Markers (Early)                4  4W      T4W     3893     07509063576
Side Markers (Late)                 4  5W      W5W     2825     63217160797
Tail (Early)                        2  10W     R10W    5008     07119905337
Tail (Late)                         2  5W      R5W     5007     07119905336
Rear Turn                           2  21W     P21W    7506     63217160789
Stop                                2  21W     P21W    7506     63217160789
Back-up                             2  21W     P21W    7506     63217160789
High Stop                           1  21W     P21W    7506     63217160789
High Stop - Cabrio                  1  18W             921      63251372632
Euro Rear Fog                       2  21W     P21W    7506     63217160789
License Plate                       2  5W      C5W     6418     63217160805 Festoon 37x11

Glove Box                           1  5W      C5W     6418     63217160805 Festoon 37x11
Dome                                2  10W     C10W    6411     63217160912 Festoon 41x11
Dome - Convertible                  1  5W      H5W     64111    63311374798 Light next to check panel
Trunk                               1  5W      C5W     6418     63217160805 Festoon 37x11
Ashtrays - Front and Rear           2  1.2W    W1.2W   2721     63217167000
Mirror Map Light                    2  10W     H10W    64113    63311375003
Mirror Map Light (Alternate)        2  5W      H5W     64111    63311374798 I've seen recommendations to reduce wattage to 5W

Instrument - Wedge Base            ?3  1.2W    W1.2W   2721     63217167000
Instrument - Plastic Base          ?13 1.2W            2721MF   62111368299
Instrument - Illumination           2  3W      W3W     2821     07119905358
Light Switch                        1  1.2W    W1.2W   2721     63217167000
Shifter - Automatic                 1  1.2W    W1.2W   2721     63217167000
Check Panel                         1+ 1.2W            2721MF   62111368299 1 + 1 for each large indicator (e.g. seatbelt)
Digital Clock                       1  1.2W            2721MF   62111368299
Digital Clock/Temp                  1  1.2W            2721MF   62111368299
OBC - Buttons                       1  1.2W            2721MF   62111368299
OBC - Backlight                     1                           65811375461 Light bar
HVAC Panel                          2  1.2W    W1.2W   2721     63217167000

If a bulb is not listed here and it's one of the tiny lamps, it's most likely
a 2721 or 2721MF. Some switches have replaceable bulbs that are not listed.

[/QUOTE]

[richardodn]

Search amazon for "64111 BA9 LED"

[Prost]

Search amazon for "64111 BA9 LED"

I got one of this off amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ilpage_o00_s00

it fitted well but not light up, is yours having the same problem?

Anyone know which one should I get?

[richardodn]

It should be the right lamp. Did you try applying 12V directly to the lamp? (Remember polarity.) Maybe it's defective.

[Prost]

It should be the right lamp. Did you try applying 12V directly to the lamp? (Remember polarity.) Maybe it's defective.

I did, even connected to the 12V battery directly and still not light, must be defective and I will return them...anyone know which one are good to buy?

[richardodn]

Just out of curiosity, did you try connecting them with both forward and backward polarity?

[M_3_X]

I'm pretty sure it is the 2721 (most of the interior bulbs in the E30 seem to be! lol).

BTW, you don't need to order those. Any auto parts store should have them in stock for pretty cheap...

I'm seeing a discrepancy on the 2721LL bulbs....I got a pack the other day for the HVAC panel from Autozone and they were the correct watts and volts, but when I stopped by Advance yesterday to get a second pack for my ashtrays, it called my attention that they specify 6.5V 9.8W.

The correct wattage for those locations is 1.2W, and these have a new part # which is 2721LL.BP2, which are 13.5V and 1.2W. Be mindfull of the part number when buying these!

Correct:
http://www.autozone.com/electrical-a...ght/16865_0_0/

Incorrect:
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/s...p2/99997887-P#

[Ima325ES]

Thank you! Still good 8 years later!

[richardodn]

Thank you! Still good 8 years later!

You're welcome. BTW, the maintained version is here https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...1#post26757741
Every now and then I find a bit more info.

[intuitivejohn]

"I can see the light..."

thanks for this...John