How to replace turn signal bulb for BMW 3 Series (E36, E36/5)
Model years: 1990 - 2000
Vehicle turn signals or directional signals are blinking lamps, positioned at all four body corners. Driver should not ignore using these lamps and give other road users a warning, that the movement direction of a car is going to be changed. It's relevant turn signals are in operation at the right time, in order to admonish other drivers and keep away from accidents. Therefore, all turn indicators should perform well. For the most part, the grounds for a faulty turn indicator is an obsolete bulb, which can be noticed while sitting behind the steering wheel: when failing side turn signal is activated, flickering of respective dashboard indicator will be faster than usual, if there is a non-working bulb on a specific side.
The life-time of a bulb is limited. Sooner or later, it will burn out and will have to be replaced. Bulbs, made of high quality materials, tend to last longer. It's recommended to use well known brand replacement bulbs.
If bulb burns out right after installation, your vehicle might have a problem inside electrical system - have it checked by auto electrician.
BMW 3 Series turn signal bulb list:
Body type | Position | Bulb specs | Buy |
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Coupe | Turn signal (front) | Type: Indicator (Amber) (PY21W) Voltage / Watts: 12V/21W | Amazon.com: $8.52pair Amazon.co.uk: £4.10pair |
Turn signal (rear) | Type: Indicator (Amber) (PY21W) Voltage / Watts: 12V/21W | Amazon.com: $8.52pair Amazon.co.uk: £4.10pair | |
Convertible | Turn signal (front) | Type: Indicator (Amber) (PY21W) Voltage / Watts: 12V/21W | Amazon.com: $8.52pair Amazon.co.uk: £4.10pair |
Turn signal (rear) | Type: Indicator (Amber) (PY21W) Voltage / Watts: 12V/21W | Amazon.com: $8.52pair Amazon.co.uk: £4.10pair | |
Sedan/saloon | Turn signal (front) | Type: Indicator (Amber) (PY21W) Voltage / Watts: 12V/21W | Amazon.com: $8.52pair Amazon.co.uk: £4.10pair |
Turn signal (rear) | Type: Indicator (Amber) (PY21W) Voltage / Watts: 12V/21W | Amazon.com: $8.52pair Amazon.co.uk: £4.10pair | |
Touring | Turn signal (front) | Type: Indicator (Amber) (PY21W) Voltage / Watts: 12V/21W | Amazon.com: $8.52pair Amazon.co.uk: £4.10pair |
Turn signal (rear) | Type: Indicator (Amber) (PY21W) Voltage / Watts: 12V/21W | Amazon.com: $8.52pair Amazon.co.uk: £4.10pair | |
Compact | Turn signal (front) | Type: Indicator (Amber) (PY21W) Voltage / Watts: 12V/21W | Amazon.com: $8.52pair Amazon.co.uk: £4.10pair |
Turn signal (rear) | Type: Indicator (Amber) (PY21W) Voltage / Watts: 12V/21W | Amazon.com: $8.52pair Amazon.co.uk: £4.10pair |
How to replace turn signal bulb:
1.
To start front turn signal bulb replacement open the bonnet.
2.
Locate turn signal light bulb.
3.
Remove old bulb.
4.
Insert the replacement bulb.
5.
Test if turn signal light works.
6.
To start rear turn signal bulb replacement open the trunk.
7.
Remove rear lights cluster cover.
8.
Pull out the lights assembly.
9.
Locate turn signal light bulb.
10.
Remove old bulb.
11.
Insert the replacement bulb.
12.
Apply rear lights cluster back.
13.
Apply rear lights cluster cover.
14.
Test if turn signal works.
Turn signal bulb replacement instructions for:
3 Series (1998 - 2006)3 Series (2005 - 2011)3 Series (2011 - present)