Need to change blown bulb that illuminates centre dash air vent
I have taken bulb out with grey bulb holder, is it a case of pulling
Bulb out to replace or is it a bulb complete with holder that need to be bought .
Thanks in advance

Sorry this is on a l322 54 plate

I haven't done one there yet but I'd expect the bulb pulls out of the holder. Ron B. VK2OTC
2003 L322 V8 Auto
2007 Yamaha XJR1300
Previous: 1983, 1986 RRC; 1995, 1996 P38A; 1995 Disco1; 1984 V8 County 110; Series IIA

Think you will find the bulb is spot welded in to the holder, it maybe has a bmw part number on it if you look and as far as I am aware they are no longer available been looking for some myself, been trying to see if can mod something to fit instead.

Can you post a pic of the bulb in the holder? Ron B. VK2OTC
2003 L322 V8 Auto
2007 Yamaha XJR1300
Previous: 1983, 1986 RRC; 1995, 1996 P38A; 1995 Disco1; 1984 V8 County 110; Series IIA

It is a BMW part number and the only place I could get one was a guy on eBay who I no longer have details of. If you search on here you'll find the part number. JLR don't supply the bulb separately. They want to sell you the complete dash unit at around £200. 2017 5.0 Autobiography Supercharged
2005 Merc SL350
2005 Disco HSE 2.7 oil burner

If that is the case, I will fabricate something when the time comes.

Is this the part: p/n JFB000010 (BULB AND SOCKET) (13D757 in pic)

 Ron B. VK2OTC
2003 L322 V8 Auto
2007 Yamaha XJR1300
Previous: 1983, 1986 RRC; 1995, 1996 P38A; 1995 Disco1; 1984 V8 County 110; Series IIA

Apparently not available, you have to purchase complete new vent unit with built in bulbs
At £250.
Not available through Bmw either.
Other than trying a breaker, it pretty shameful you have to pay out £250 to replace bulb.
Anyone any ideas to over come as not paying at that price.

"spot welded"

More likely soldered, in which case can you unsolder the bulb ? .
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Previous: L322 Range Rover TDV8 3.6 2008; L322 Range Rover TD6 3.0 2002; P38A Range Rover V8 1999

The bulb and holder is pretty minute
Probably someone with the right tools could
But a lot of effort ,for just a bulb change

I found the old BMW invoice from when I replaced 1 of my bulbs, popped the part number into eBay and it's available as follows: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E38-E39-Ash...ctupt=true

£18 for a bulb is a bit strong so you may want to try your local BMW dealer with the part number B61.13.8.352.935. I [aid £9.91 in February 2017 so could save you a couple of quid. Certainly better than £250 for the whole unit. 2017 5.0 Autobiography Supercharged
2005 Merc SL350
2005 Disco HSE 2.7 oil burner

I have not done any on the L322 but have successfully desoldered bulbs from holders and refitted new
Bulbs on ebay are very cheap

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/20x-White-T5-T...pf:0[/url] 2007 TDV8 VSE
2003 TD6 gone.
2002 P38a gone
1999 P38a gone
1997 p38a gone
1993 VSE gone
1992 VSE gone
1966 Series 2a with V8 conversion gone

Joe90 wrote:

"spot welded"

More likely soldered, in which case can you unsolder the bulb ?

See this link.. https://www.lrukforums.com/threads/tempret...ts.132040/
The pics show the bulb removed from the holder without damage. I see no reason you could not fit one of the bulbs in my previous link by bending the terminal wires straight. As I said I have done this before on Mercedes Bulb Holders. 2007 TDV8 VSE
2003 TD6 gone.
2002 P38a gone
1999 P38a gone
1997 p38a gone
1993 VSE gone
1992 VSE gone
1966 Series 2a with V8 conversion gone

Good news, BMW can supply bulb/holder at £8.44 each, took a few dealerships ,but one that went the extra mile, the part number above - has been super seeded by another which is not available yet as most dealerships suggested, how ever they were able to apply the new code to there stock making it available, so splashed out and bought 2

Thanks everyone for your help in this matter.