Changing bulb behind the 3 dials

[Tearoom]

Hi guys

The 3 dials in centre console below radio do not light up, in fact they have never lit up since I've had the car.
First thing I want to check is the bulb (or bulbs)
What is the best way to get to access this bulb? I'm guessing by pulling out the radio, but do want to do that unless I have to.
Is the bulb obvious and in an accessible location?

 

[jonco]

Try this https://zroadster.org/articles/bmw-z3-replacing-heater-control-bulbs.65/

 

[TrevD66]

Can LED’s be put in place rather than the standard globes?

 

[Ianmc]

Radio out, replace bulbs. A bit fiddley but straight forward.

 

[Clockwatcher]

I am in the process of doing a DIY LED replacement for my HVAC lighting. Once I have finished, tested and ensured it works I will post how it was done. Each bulb should be under £1.00 if it goes well.

This MAY include the instrument (cluster) panel too.

CW

 

[Clockwatcher]

LED Replacements for HVAC Filament Bulbs

Just updated my Progress thread with a method of replacing the HVAC filament bulbs with LEDS:

Post: https://zroadster.org/threads/little-mau.24454/reply?quote=413410
Thread: https://zroadster.org/threads/little-mau.24454/

CW

 

[gookah]

i go in from the side of the console. bend the plastic back and reach in that way.
I find 'Radio out' method is like putting your hands in a blender.....

 

[jonco]

Just updated my Progress thread with a method of replacing the HVAC filament bulbs with LEDS: https://zroadster.org/threads/little-mau.24454/reply?quote=413410

CW

Don't know if it's my machine or there is a gremlin about - but when I click on your link I get a draft `reply to thread' with your text in but only ATTACH labels - no photos. Can you repost the link please.

 

[g8jka]

i go in from the side of the console. bend the plastic back and reach in that way.
I find 'Radio out' method is like putting your hands in a blender.....

I found I could get my hand in quite easily via the radio slot after putting it in the blender, couldn't keep hold of the bulb though

 

[Clockwatcher]

Jonco,

Not sure why it does not show the Post correctly, must be the way I have done it. I have added the thread as well, it is near the bottom of page 1.

Post: https://zroadster.org/threads/little-mau.24454/reply?quote=413410
Thread: https://zroadster.org/threads/little-mau.24454/

 

[Ianmc]

I found I could get my hand in quite easily via the radio slot after putting it in the blender, couldn't keep hold of the bulb though

Helps if you have had training as a gynaecologist.

 

[the Nefyn cat]

I found I could get my hand in quite easily via the radio slot after putting it in the blender, couldn't keep hold of the bulb though

Well, that's another keyboard full of tea. Thanks for that.