DIY: Replacing Instrument Cluster Lights - Page 2 - United Bimmer Community

**mullethunter3** · 06-22-2007, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by danny123

got one question about the light behind the head light knob? Does it use the same light bulb that you used, or do you have to replace the whole little cluster.

What exactly is the "head light knob"? If it's the headlight selector thing (Off/Parking/Driving), I believe there is a bulb in that part. Just unscrew the screw located underneath the knob and pull the part out. There should be a bulb in there. I've never had to take that part out, but that would be consistent with how the rest of the car is made.

Danny, the first one wasn't directed to you. Sorry for the confusion.

**Dudesky** · 06-22-2007, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by danny123

no i mean the one to left of the steering wheel the little knob that turns your head light on. They dont seem to be working.

Yes, it's the same W3W bulb.

**danny123** · 06-22-2007, 09:03 PM

this light switch light thing is driving me crazy...where is this bulb, i took it apart and have no idea. Where is this bulb hiding?

http://www.bimmerdiy.com/diy/e36lightswitchrem

**Dudesky** · 06-22-2007, 09:15 PM

I placed an arrow where the bulb is supposed to be. Apparently the author is also missing it, or maybe he pulled it out as he took the thing apart. But the bulb goes head first into that hole, and there's a 2 wire harness connected to it.

Amanda- sorry for the hijack

**justplainmitch** · 06-22-2007, 10:19 PM

as for me, the odo light (lcd i think)does work but no other cluster lights work. also I have found as well that the headlight selector is not lighting. The comp and heater controls work fine though.

drz · 06-23-2007, 08:17 PM

Did you try adjusting the instrument cluster backlight dimmer?

**justplainmitch** · 06-23-2007, 10:39 PM

yup sure did, It adjusts th heater,Comp, but not the cluster. I pulled the cluster tonight. all 3 of the bulbs filliments ard burned up. I will pick some in the morning and see if that corrects the prob, then i will move on to the light selector swich bulb.. thanks for the hel pso far. This site and its members are great!!

**mullethunter3** · 06-24-2007, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Dudesky

Amanda- sorry for the hijack

Don't worry about it, I actually appreciate it.

And Mitch, I have no idea how to fix it. It seems very strange that only the odometer lights would work. The dimmer thing that Daniel brought up would make sense, but I don't think you would overlook that. I guess you could change the bulbs just to see but I have a hunch that it won't work. Let us know what happens.

**justplainmitch** · 06-24-2007, 01:47 PM

It actually worked!! it was the bulbs...all 3!! now them only problem is the srs light is blinking. any idea how to reset that? thanks

**mullethunter3** · 06-24-2007, 02:00 PM

You're welcome Mitch.
A reset for most lights in the cluster (I don't know if this works for the SRS light) is to disconnect the battery for five minutes (make sure you have your radio code) and reconnect and restart the car. That worked for my mom's E39 when we replaced the brake pads and the light would not go off. Let me know, I'm kind of curious.

**justplainmitch** · 06-24-2007, 02:10 PM

I am going to try it right now! will let you know shortly

**justplainmitch** · 06-24-2007, 02:34 PM

no go I guess I will be calling monday to see If I can find a shop with a reset tool

**mullethunter3** · 06-24-2007, 03:00 PM

Sorry I couldn't help more.

**justplainmitch** · 06-24-2007, 03:25 PM

you helped plenty! Im sure i will come up with more questions seeing how I just got this car and it is a step in a different direction form a volkswagen.

**hyper_cool** · 07-25-2007, 11:11 AM

Hi There,

I just have a question; does the Service indicator lights are always lit up & tells you how many green left? In my car the lights are always off and when I start the car it doesn't lit up at all. I have to look very closely to the dash to see how many green left. Is there a bulb that I can reply? It's a 1994 318i sedan. Thanks much.