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Old 11-13-2011, 02:15 PM
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Orange Ambient Lighting Bulb - where to buy?

Hi guys! I've been searching all over the threads, realoem and even ebay but could not find where to buy / order these particular bulbs There are 2 of these bulbs located on our overhead console dome light and 2 more on the rear console/domelight. They are surrounding the middle domelight push switch and they provide a very warm orange ambient lighting inside our vehicles. ( I think these are the same bulbs that gives an ambient illumination on our inside door handles).

The orange emitting light bulb (or diode or LED??)...


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Because I was doing a DIY LED bulb upgrade on the dome / map lights, I accidentally burnt the 2 bulbs on my front overhead console Please don't ask how Any ideas - what they are called and where you can buy / order these? Help!
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Old 11-13-2011, 05:33 PM
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I am not sure if this is the proper bulb but;

pelicanparts.com

If you have the BMW part number go to that website and enter it in. You should fine exactly what you are looking for.
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Old 11-13-2011, 05:45 PM
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Have you tried the dealer?
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Old 11-13-2011, 05:59 PM
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It looks just like a basic LED to me, but I can't tell what size from the picture. 3mm maybe?

I have ordered from the site below a few times with good results:

5mm LED Orange Ultra Bright 15,000 mcd


3mm LED Orange Ultra Bright 15,000 mcd


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Old 11-13-2011, 06:24 PM
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Hi fullmetaljacket
i have tried to google that, and found this link: www.540i6.com - LED Interior Lights, maybe it will help you.
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Old 11-13-2011, 08:34 PM
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Have you tried the dealer?
For something as cheap as this will be, I personally would have gone straight to the dealer. A couple of $$'s, maybe $5..?

I shudder to think of the time you have wasted on trawling through realoem (a pain in the arse at the best of times!), plus ebay, plus writing this thread-not to mention taking/finding pictures and uploading them! And then ultimately wasting time waiting for people to answer..
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Old 11-14-2011, 10:14 PM
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Thanks guys for the feedback and responses. Very much appreciated.

Sorry, but the cost of anything coming from the Dealers from this side of the planet cost 3 times more.(Many more 3rd world dealer horror stories if you're interested...)

So NO I"m not going there
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Old 11-14-2011, 11:34 PM
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Thanks guys for the feedback and responses. Very much appreciated.

Sorry, but the cost of anything coming from the Dealers from this side of the planet cost 3 times more.(Many more 3rd world dealer horror stories if you're interested...)

So NO I"m not going there
I didn't even bother mentioning the dealer because they will probably make you buy the whole assembly. I learned that lesson while trying to buy just an angel eye bulb at the dealer this weekend.
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Old 11-15-2011, 03:34 PM
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First..... Ask the dealer for the part number. If you know someone who lives in the USA and you have the part number have them buy the part and send it to you. Even that would be cheaper then the time you're wasting.
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sometimes going to the dealer is more involving than you think. whereas trolling thought realoem and the forums might take more time..BUT I get to do it during the day AND in the comfort of my...office chair...
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