Elektrik backlights mid-display E38 (voltage bulbs)

26.04.2005, 18:46

Don't know if I can post in english...................??
The mid-display (radio, clock) has become very dim. I took it out and found 12 small bulbs which light the display from behind. 4 of those had burned out and another 4 are "dark-blue" and very dim.
Can anybody tell me the voltage of those bulbs?

eurojet · 26.04.2005, 20:51

Hi!

The voltage of this bulbs are already 12 Volt`s, I think!

I think you look for the watts. I found in the TIS bulbs for "Anzeigefeld LCD Modul" (it should be the MID), the are marked with 1,2W.

Regards

Eurojet

27.04.2005, 22:42

Defenitely not 12 Volts.
I measured the voltage and came to approx 4 Volts.
Tried 6 volts bulbs but they were too dim.
Then tried 3,6 Volt bulbs (those very small ones with 2 little wires attached) and theu burn perfectly. Replaced all 12 bulbs (soldered them straight on) and my display is 100% bright. I am very happy!