Could i plug n play a lighted one from an e38/e39 in my e34?
Could i plug n play a lighted one from an e38/e39 in my e34?
your one was lit at some point,just a tiny orange glow not much bigger than a pin head
Gone but not forgotten
It's easy to check if you use the parts cross reference link at RealOEM.com ...just enter the 11 or 7 digit part nbr...and it will pull up all of the other BMW models that use the same part nbr: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partxref.do
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95 525iT / 97 740iL
Search the forums. There was repair instruction somewhere. I was able to solder a new bulb in mine. If I remember correctly, Shayne had a writeup on bimmer board.
There are several places where the bulbs can burn out and be repalced including the shift indicator and rear door locks. Each switch costs about $45 each.
Thanks,
1995 525i Auto, M50TU 2.5L, EAT chip, 1/95 build, USA, 205/65/15 tires, ASC+T, HID, lumbar, EC Mirror, BMW Alpine 5 radio with BMW-Pioneer CD Changer, abt 236k miles, Oxford Green/Parchment
I checked realoem before I posted. Early E34s had different part numbers for the switch from later E34s. The switches from the E38/9s looks very similar and are most likely to be still fully functional light wise. Does anyone know if the connections are the same? or could it be retrofitted?
You can cross-reference part numers in real-oem. This may help. For example, the switch on my 95 b25i works on the e31 and e32. I would still fix my existing switch as i think they were all lighted. At least I think so.
Part Cross-reference
Part 61311378862 (SWITCH SLIDING ROOF) was found on the following vehicles:
E31 840Ci COUPE, M62, AUTO (EF83) : VARIOUS SWITCHES
E31 840i COUPE, M60, AUTO (EF63) : VARIOUS SWITCHES
E31 850Ci COUPE, M73, AUTO (EG43) : VARIOUS SWITCHES
E31 850Ci COUPE, M70, AUTO (EG23) : VARIOUS SWITCHES
E31 850Ci COUPE, M70, MANUAL (EG13) : VARIOUS SWITCHES
E31 850CSi COUPE, S70, MANUAL (EG93) : VARIOUS SWITCHES
E32 735i SEDAN, M30, AUTO (GB43) : VARIOUS SWITCHES
E32 735i SEDAN, M30, MANUAL (GB33) : VARIOUS SWITCHES
E32 735iL SEDAN, M30, AUTO (GC43) : VARIOUS SWITCHES
E32 740i SEDAN, M60, AUTO (GD43) : VARIOUS SWITCHES
E32 740iL SEDAN, M60, AUTO (GD83) : VARIOUS SWITCHES
E32 750iL SEDAN, M70, AUTO (GC83) : VARIOUS SWITCHES
E34 525i SEDAN, M20, AUTO (HC23) : VARIOUS SWITCHES
E34 525i SEDAN, M50, AUTO (HD63) : VARIOUS SWITCHES
E34 525i SEDAN, M20, MANUAL (HC13) : VARIOUS SWITCHES
E34 525i SEDAN, M50, MANUAL (HD53) : VARIOUS SWITCHES
E34 525i TOURING, M50, AUTO (HJ63) : VARIOUS SWITCHES
E34 530i SEDAN, M60, AUTO (HE23) : VARIOUS SWITCHES
E34 530i SEDAN, M60, MANUAL (HE13) : VARIOUS SWITCHES
E34 530i TOURING, M60, AUTO (HK23) : VARIOUS SWITCHES
E34 535i SEDAN, M30, AUTO (HD23) : VARIOUS SWITCHES
E34 535i SEDAN, M30, MANUAL (HD13) : VARIOUS SWITCHES
E34 540i SEDAN, M60, AUTO (HE63) : VARIOUS SWITCHES
E34 540i SEDAN, M60, MANUAL (HE53) : VARIOUS SWITCHES
E34 M5 3.6 SEDAN, S38, MANUAL (HD93) : VARIOUS SWITCHES
Last edited by Russell; 11-25-2007 at 10:58 AM.
Thanks,
1995 525i Auto, M50TU 2.5L, EAT chip, 1/95 build, USA, 205/65/15 tires, ASC+T, HID, lumbar, EC Mirror, BMW Alpine 5 radio with BMW-Pioneer CD Changer, abt 236k miles, Oxford Green/Parchment