The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2
Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: mkocal on June 14, 2007, 03:42:04 PM
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May I ask,
Does anyone have information regarding the specs for replacement bulbs for the turn signal indicator lights on the r65 ls? I am referring to the small bulbs (2) that light up the green arrows mounted in the cockpit; not the turn signals. I cannot find any order number or spec, and neither can my dealer.
Thanks in advance
MK
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I believe it's a common SAE spec 168 'wedge' type lamp, you can get them at just about any auto parts store. They come in a blister pack of two for about $1.50 US.
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mkocal,
If you have one, just pull it and take it to the autoparts. They should be able to hook you up. There should be a number printed on one side of the base. Try to match it. You don't want too high a wattage, as it will make your blinkers flash weird. I don't think you have to worry about the bulb getting too hot, as it is flashing, though.
If you don't have one, ask again, and we'll see if we can't scrounge a # for you.
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I'd go with a 193 or 168 lamp. Had a lot of trouble seeing my gauges then I read Section IV here http://pweb.jps.net/~snowbum/lamps.htm
This guy is Verbose but you will walk away knowing more about your bulbs than you ever imagined existed. i can now see my instruments at night!
rich
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Yeah, I looked through the bulb book at the local non-chain auto parts store and picked a bulb that was .w watt brighter and could really tell the difference.