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    Started a thread on Zroadster.org as I can easily load photos on there as I'm still unable to get my Flickr pictures to upload on here.

    Trying instead to use imgur to upload pictures, links below but its not working. Must be doing something wrong.

    <a href="https://imgur.com/wMM9qMh"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/wMM9qMhundefined.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>
    <a href="https://imgur.com/G6Nfrlg"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/G6Nfrlgundefined.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a>

    While I'm trying sort my photo link problems out I'll explain my problem.

    The original cigarette lighter socket is loose at the rivetted centre connection so that my phone will not charge properly. Purchased a new socket and thought it would be an easy pop out and new on in - Not so - seems to be a white collar (to illuminate the socket in the dark) the bulb holder has detached from this collar. Does this collar screw off or clip off cannot tell. Wearing varifocal glasses and 72 year old fumble fingers doesn't help!!

    Ian_C said -
    I recall that it clips in Pete. Pic of my disassembled one here - white collar has clips attaching it to centre console: (one of the pictures I've tried to up load)

    g8jka said -
    The bulb holder on mine also broke off. I removed the collar when I had the console out, if I remember you have to take the main metal body off first and then the collar will push out but it was a PITA to do. You will do well to get it out with the console it situ but it probably can be done.

    Been busy watching F1 and Cricket on TV today so haven't been able to have another go at this. Going to have another go tomorrow.
    Would appreciate any further advice on this as I'm struggling with what I thought would be a simple task!!
    Pete C

    2000 Z3M Coupe - Cosmos Black Metallic/Black interior. 805 of 821 RHD built

    Previous BMWs

    2003 E46 M3 6 speed manual - Carbon Black/Black interior.
    2000 Z3M Coupe - Cosmos Black Metallic/Black interior. 692 of 821 RHD built
    1986 M635
    1985 E28 M5
    1983 E28 528i Alpina


  • #2
    Last edited by Dave P; 14-09-2020, 10:28 AM.

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    • #3
      Thanks for that Dave, any tips of getting the it out?
      Pete C

      2000 Z3M Coupe - Cosmos Black Metallic/Black interior. 805 of 821 RHD built

      Previous BMWs

      2003 E46 M3 6 speed manual - Carbon Black/Black interior.
      2000 Z3M Coupe - Cosmos Black Metallic/Black interior. 692 of 821 RHD built
      1986 M635
      1985 E28 M5
      1983 E28 528i Alpina

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      • #4
        Originally posted by petecossie View Post
        Thanks for that Dave, any tips of getting the it out?

        I replaced mine when swapping the dash panels but it was around 10 years ago so cant remember the specifics, I had a search on TIS but couldn't see any details

        picture showing parts from a z3 -





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        • #5
          After talking with my Indy (John Hind in Stockton) he recommended that I loosen off the console and slide it back which should give me access. Just figuring out how the auto electrician slotted in my Dab Radio etc so I can get at the top screws below the radio support frame. Everything else is unscrewed by the handbrake/ashtray area and rear of the console. Told the missus it won't take me long!!

          What a mess about to sort something out so small. BMW could have made it so much easier I'm sure.

          Hopefully I'll replace heater control bulb at the same time, which I've been going to do for yonks.
          Pete C

          2000 Z3M Coupe - Cosmos Black Metallic/Black interior. 805 of 821 RHD built

          Previous BMWs

          2003 E46 M3 6 speed manual - Carbon Black/Black interior.
          2000 Z3M Coupe - Cosmos Black Metallic/Black interior. 692 of 821 RHD built
          1986 M635
          1985 E28 M5
          1983 E28 528i Alpina

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          • #6
            Well finally got the damned thing out after cutting up the original socket from the inside to collapse it. This was after ending up dismantling the console and hanging it on a bungy cord so I could get to the back of socket.
            I'll take some photos and explain the "locking tabs" on the illuminating collar and where they lock to the socket.
            However it really is annoying though to find out when the socket was removed that the "rivet" was actually a miniature torx screw which I could have tightened up to pull the contact together and so make the unit work again. You learn something new every day.

            It will probably take me all day tomorrow to reassemble everything.
            Pete C

            2000 Z3M Coupe - Cosmos Black Metallic/Black interior. 805 of 821 RHD built

            Previous BMWs

            2003 E46 M3 6 speed manual - Carbon Black/Black interior.
            2000 Z3M Coupe - Cosmos Black Metallic/Black interior. 692 of 821 RHD built
            1986 M635
            1985 E28 M5
            1983 E28 528i Alpina

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            • #7
              The saga goes on, after sorting out the cigarette lighter socket and making up a bulb holder from a modified Bic pen top as the original proved too fragile to take a bulb I then turned to the heater control bulbs. Checked those after struggling to get the holders out by swopping with similar connecter for another instrument bulb. Both blown, just rang local Coopers BMW and they cost a staggering £11.25 +VAT, anyway got some BMWCC discount which brings down to £20ish - so car will have to remain in bits till tomorrow when bulbs come in!!
              Pete C

              2000 Z3M Coupe - Cosmos Black Metallic/Black interior. 805 of 821 RHD built

              Previous BMWs

              2003 E46 M3 6 speed manual - Carbon Black/Black interior.
              2000 Z3M Coupe - Cosmos Black Metallic/Black interior. 692 of 821 RHD built
              1986 M635
              1985 E28 M5
              1983 E28 528i Alpina

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              • #8
                I know exactly what you mean regarding the varifocal glasses and struggling with the fiddly bits behind that console . Really don't know how they justify their parts prices sometimes. I tend to set the dashboard night time illumination at a reduced level to hopefully save having to do all it again.
                I ended up with a right backache last time around,I guess thats ONE of the problems of getting old!!!

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                • #9
                  Might be worth changing the gauge bulbs while you have easy access although they are a lot easier to get at compared to the heater bulbs

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                  • #10
                    Found the old pictures - from the mangled plastic on the dash trim it was a PITA to remove,



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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Dave P View Post
                        Found the old pictures - from the mangled plastic on the dash trim it was a PITA to remove,




                        Couldn't agree more Dave, everything to do with that centre console is a PITA.

                        I changed the gauge bulbs last year but couldn't fit the damned things back in place with the restricted access and the inability to see what to do through varifocal glasses.

                        Everything is all back in place and all gauges and controls fully illuminated.
                        Pete C

                        2000 Z3M Coupe - Cosmos Black Metallic/Black interior. 805 of 821 RHD built

                        Previous BMWs

                        2003 E46 M3 6 speed manual - Carbon Black/Black interior.
                        2000 Z3M Coupe - Cosmos Black Metallic/Black interior. 692 of 821 RHD built
                        1986 M635
                        1985 E28 M5
                        1983 E28 528i Alpina

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