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    OBC removal woes

    Well, looks like one of the bulbs finally went out in my obc IV. I followed the instructions and removed the radio to access the lever in the back. No problem finding it but it will not budge, period. Are there any other wedges or clips holding this thing in? I feel like if I pull on the lever any harder something is going to break. Right now I just want to verify that I have the black base 12v 1.2 watt bulbs in there so I can order them for now.
    Can anyone offer any help in getting this darn thing out?

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    put down your purse and give the lever a pull like you mean it

    If you can leave two black stripes from the exit of one corner to the braking zone of the next, you have enough horsepower. - Mark Donohue

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    Lol! Your too much Ross!! I’ll never give up my man purse though.
    Will do and report back!

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    Quote Originally Posted by ross1 View Post
    put down your purse and give the lever a pull like you mean it
    lol

    but it does take an extra 'budge' to get it out after releasing the clip. Try pushing it back in and then popping the obc out hard. It is spring loaded if I remember, so be careful to not net it fly out and break!

    Good luck!

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    Thank you gentlemen, she came right out. When I gave that lever a good yank the obc popped right out and seemed like it said to me, “WTF!” Lol! As expected I found three black base twelve volt, one point two watt bulbs. Boy, they are tiny little buggers. Anyone here have a trio they would like to sell and ship to me? Or shall I just shop around and get some?

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    I don't know why these are so hard. I remember thinking I was doing something wrong the first time.
    I've discovered the lever is pretty strong so now I am no longer so careful. I've had them land in the back seat.

    If you can leave two black stripes from the exit of one corner to the braking zone of the next, you have enough horsepower. - Mark Donohue

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ardvaark View Post
    Thank you gentlemen, she came right out. When I gave that lever a good yank the obc popped right out and seemed like it said to me, “WTF!” Lol! As expected I found three black base twelve volt, one point two watt bulbs. Boy, they are tiny little buggers. Anyone here have a trio they would like to sell and ship to me? Or shall I just shop around and get some?
    yea where can you get these at a decent price?

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    I recently bought 10 pcs incl. shipping to Japan from an Ebay shop in Germany, total abt. $15, 12V 1.2W. google for bmw instrument cluster bulbs
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