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    E30 dash bulbs?

    My speedo light is out on my 86 325e and I dont know where to find the bulb for it. Anyone know where I could find it?

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    Here's a listing of all the lamps with part numbers. From there you should be able to find the ones you're looking for. https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...1#post26757741
    I'd recommend getting all the ones marked Instrument in the quantities listed. This should be enough to replace all the lamps when you pull the cluster to replace them. You'll have a few extras when you're done.
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    No e30s, again :(
    and don't do led in the cluster. my son did it and had to pull them all and put back in regular bulbs a few days later because led don't shine 360 degrees so he had black areas on the cluster
    No e30s again.

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    Quote Originally Posted by richardodn View Post
    Here's a listing of all the lamps with part numbers. From there you should be able to find the ones you're looking for. https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...1#post26757741
    I'd recommend getting all the ones marked Instrument in the quantities listed. This should be enough to replace all the lamps when you pull the cluster to replace them. You'll have a few extras when you're done.
    Thank you! Much appreciated

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    Quote Originally Posted by superj View Post
    and don't do led in the cluster. my son did it and had to pull them all and put back in regular bulbs a few days later because led don't shine 360 degrees so he had black areas on the cluster
    Thank you for the advice

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    Quote Originally Posted by superj View Post
    and don't do led in the cluster. my son did it and had to pull them all and put back in regular bulbs a few days later because led don't shine 360 degrees so he had black areas on the cluster
    If you get the right LEDs they work great, just have to pay attention to the viewing angle of the bulb. I got some LEDs with a 220 degree viewing angle for my cluster and they work great. They work great with the dimmer as well.

    https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...rofit-car/199/

    I think these may work for the cluster backlighting, but not 100% sure as it's been a while since I replaced them.

    EDIT:
    My notes say:
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    62111375774
    07119905358
    The instrument cluster backlighting lamps are T10 size.
    Osram 2821 12V 3 watts
    Wedge base T10 size: 9.5-10.3mm diameter, 6.1mm long base, 20.7mm bulb
    22 lumens

    and the LEDs in the link list 2821 stock number. As always though confirm before buying.
    Last edited by sienayr; 10-11-2018 at 11:37 AM.

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