e36 How to set the Clock with the OBC

[RvT 9]

Hi All

A staff member's partner has just bought a nice e36 325 and asked me to look at how to set the clock. Checked out a few sites and the theory was to push the clock button on the OBC and then use the 1 10 100 1000 buttons to change the numbers. We did that but nothing happened except for the screen shown below saying "imput time".

Have I missed a step or is there a combination of keys to be pressed ?

Cheers

Ron

[1rotty 40]

Did you start with the 1000 ?

[JFry 1]

The bulb for the clock looks like it's blown, it's the one to the right of the bright screen in the pic.

[RvT 9]

Did you start with the 1000 ?

To be honest I can't remember - think it was the 1 I pushed first. Is that important ?

The bulb for the clock looks like it's blown, it's the one to the right of the bright screen in the pic.

The clock shows up on the radio I am assuming ... can't quite see what you are referring to ???

[Silver Fox 43]

The dark area next to the 'input time' screen is the screen that should show the time, not the radio.

[RvT 9]

The dark area next to the 'input time' screen is the screen that should show the time, not the radio.

That makes sense. The display shows "1:40" on the radio. I assume this time is linked to the OBC? Next question - how easy is it to replace light bulb and are they are special BMW bulb or is availablke ex Repco ?

Cheers

[1rotty 40]

The small screen above the clock & date buttons.

Jeffreys right-it should be illuminated so dead bulb probably.

And yes,you start with the 1000.

You should be able to see the time in the screen(just) even tho not illuminated.

[CamB 48]

<sticks hand up> I need a bulb too - mine blew a couple of months ago and have been too lazy to find another.

[CamB 48]

By the way, I doubt it will change the radio clock. However, since I hope someone will suggest an easy and cheap solution for the bulb, I googled this up for you to try on the radio:

[RvT 9]

The small screen above the clock & date buttons.

Jeffreys right-it should be illuminated so dead bulb probably.

And yes,you start with the 1000.

You should be able to see the time in the screen(just) even tho not illuminated.

Brilliant & now I understand where the screen is - I was thinking it would be part of the "Imput Time" screen but now I see where you mean.

Question is - 3 minute fix or a few beers fix ? Are the bulbs specialised or repco available ?

[CamB 48]

3 minute fix (you poke your finger in under and behind the OBC and it pops out), but I think its a special bulb:

http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/62111391260/

As you can no doubt guess, I made it as far as looking at the non-functioned bulb but haven't tried to get one yet.

[JFry 1]

They are the same as the bulbs for the instrument cluster on my car. Apparently some have different ones though, maybe earlier models? I got a few from the dealer at just over $5 a pop. I remember someone saying they have them at the likes of repco for cheaper

[davidaln9 0]

I just had to replace the bulb in mine easy to do

Need to get a flat screwdriver and gently prise OBC out while reaching under and poking your finger up through a hole below the OBC and pushing .. Mine was a little tight and took a little force but not overly much. Got 4 bulbs to replace them all so would all be same brightness from repco 2 of them wouldn't quite fit tho grrrr $3.10 each .. just had to wait for them to arrive from Invercargill