Sexpanther Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 The odometer readout on my 1999 e36 318is has pretty much faded out to the point where I can barely read the mileage/trip. Does anyone how I can fix it? Is there a specific bulb I need and where can I get it from? I asked on Facebook and a couple guys suggested just getting another speedo or a ribbon cable. Which doesn't sound right. As my research tells me it's a 1.5w 12v bulb. (Generic picture to show odometer problem) Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibrahimx2001 Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Try fitting a new bulb and if that doesn't fix it then investigate further Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexpanther Posted May 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 I don't really know what bulb i need to get or where to get it from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDevil Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/361522182477 you need a pcp bulb there are two types the ones above with black holders also white you can get them from eBay or from BMW they are only about £2. The problem you have is a common problem on the e36 as well as the service indicators going . Try bulbs first then you might have to swap clusters but keep your speedo clocks for mileage as in swap for the replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexpanther Posted May 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 39 minutes ago, RedDevil said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/361522182477 you need a pcp bulb there are two types the ones above with black holders also white you can get them from eBay or from BMW they are only about £2. The problem you have is a common problem on the e36 as well as the service indicators going . Try bulbs first then you might have to swap clusters but keep your speedo Link isn't working for some reason. What did you search for in eBay? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDevil Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Type in pcp dash bulbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexpanther Posted May 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 1 hour ago, RedDevil said: Type in pcp dash bulbs These black things? I was under the impression there would already be a holder and I just get the capless bulbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
