OEM glovebox torch - can someone confirm this is it? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Paul330d · 03-23-2006, 02:33 PM

As you may know, in Europe we have to order the torch as an accessory

. I can't say I will really ever need one, but I can't stand the idea of having an empty socket in the glovebox, so I have been looking on eBay for them. Can someone please confirm that they look like this, before I start bidding? Thanks

e90driver · 03-23-2006, 02:34 PM

Thats it! All US cars come with one.

jjbirch · 03-23-2006, 02:35 PM

now i wish i took my torch out of my E46 coupe, i wish someone said, but then i never used it

Paul330d · 03-23-2006, 02:37 PM

Merci beaucoup

KL2DC · 03-23-2006, 02:38 PM

Yep that's it...I saw a few lighter colored ones on ebay (kind of off white)...not sure if those would fit in the e90s or if all the flashlights have universal fit...

NPinUK · 03-23-2006, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul330d

As you may know, in Europe we have to order the torch as an accessory

. I can't say I will really ever need one, but I can't stand the idea of having an empty socket in the glovebox, so I have been looking on eBay for them. Can someone please confirm that they look like this, before I start bidding? Thanks

Yes thats what they look like but you should of got one with your car. I live in europe and I got 1.

shimshimhada · 03-23-2006, 02:41 PM

I have that in my E46, but I'd invest in a more powerful light. For example, I keep a high intensity LED flashlight in my car. (I've actually had to use that BMW flashlight, and it wasn't very good.)

jjbirch · 03-23-2006, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by NPinUK

Yes thats what they look like but you should of got one with your car. I live in europe and I got 1.

right i am going check as i am in the uk

E90Fleet · 03-23-2006, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

Yep that's it...I saw a few lighter colored ones on ebay (kind of off white)...not sure if those would fit in the e90s or if all the flashlights have universal fit...

No, the white ones are for E36

jayo · 03-23-2006, 02:44 PM

I live in Ireland and I got one also

Paul330d · 03-23-2006, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by shimshimhada

I have that in my E46, but I'd invest in a more powerful light. For example, I keep a high intensity LED flashlight in my car. (I've actually had to use that BMW flashlight, and it wasn't very good.)

I can imagine the light they throw out is pretty feeble, but as I said, I want one for the sake of completeness - having an empty socket in the glovebox will irritate me

jjbirch · 03-23-2006, 02:47 PM

yep i have just checked and i have one looks the same as the one in the E46 so i am pleased didnt see it before but its up high thats why i guess i wont touch it again lol

shimshimhada · 03-23-2006, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul330d

I can imagine the light they throw out is pretty feeble, but as I said, I want one for the sake of completeness - having an empty socket in the glovebox will irritate me

Rofl, convince yourself you have one, and never open the glovebox again.

croaker · 03-23-2006, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by NPinUK

Yes thats what they look like but you should of got one with your car. I live in europe and I got 1.

US spec comes with it as well.

KL2DC · 03-23-2006, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

No, the white ones are for E36

Thanks, I learn alot from your posts/reply

I do agree the torchlight is useless...but I like to have everything in its place so...

Compos Mentis · 03-23-2006, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul330d

I can imagine the light they throw out is pretty feeble, but as I said, I want one for the sake of completeness - having an empty socket in the glovebox will irritate me

Just think how much faster you will go without all that extra weight!

jjbirch · 03-23-2006, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Compos Mentis

Just think how much faster you will go without all that extra weight!

it may do more miles per a gallon lol

Paul330d · 03-23-2006, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Compos Mentis

Just think how much faster you will go without all that extra weight!

Don't worry, I'll cover it in carbon fibre, so it'll weigh less

London320d · 03-23-2006, 05:03 PM

Hi Paul
My E90 glovebox torch looks like that. In the UK it is standard (as it was in my E46). It comes in handy from time to time, but it is just a small torch, similar power to something that is powered from 2xAA batteries.

For years in case of emergengy, I've also carried a powerful halogen hand light that works from the cigarette lighter socket. I'm still carrying it in the storage where the spare wheel isn't. I never needed it for the E46 and hopefully will not for the E90 (everything crossed)

Oz · 03-23-2006, 05:07 PM

My dealer specifically showed me this torch when I took delivery of the car. I haven't used it yet but it looks like it can be useful in time of need

London320d · 03-23-2006, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Compos Mentis

Just think how much faster you will go without all that extra weight!

Actually won't the car be lighter if Paul buys it? (as long as he leaves it switched on of course)

Sorry I couldn't resist that.. ..I'll get me coat!

jonnieb · 03-25-2006, 05:50 PM

Just bought one of these off eBay but can't see where it plugs in. Can anyone help? (Photo would be great).

Thanks, Jon

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jjbirch Banned Drives: E60 530D M SPORT Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: england Posts: 2,927 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320d m sport [0.00]	now i wish i took my torch out of my E46 coupe, i wish someone said, but then i never used it

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shimshimhada Brigadier General Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal Posts: 4,840 iTrader: (2)	I have that in my E46, but I'd invest in a more powerful light. For example, I keep a high intensity LED flashlight in my car. (I've actually had to use that BMW flashlight, and it wasn't very good.)

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jjbirch Banned Drives: E60 530D M SPORT Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: england Posts: 2,927 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320d m sport [0.00]	yep i have just checked and i have one looks the same as the one in the E46 so i am pleased didnt see it before but its up high thats why i guess i wont touch it again lol

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London320d Second Lieutenant Drives: '06 E90 320dSE Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London, England Posts: 275 iTrader: (0)	Hi Paul My E90 glovebox torch looks like that. In the UK it is standard (as it was in my E46). It comes in handy from time to time, but it is just a small torch, similar power to something that is powered from 2xAA batteries. For years in case of emergengy, I've also carried a powerful halogen hand light that works from the cigarette lighter socket. I'm still carrying it in the storage where the spare wheel isn't. I never needed it for the E46 and hopefully will not for the E90 (everything crossed)

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Oz Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ Posts: 1,770 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	My dealer specifically showed me this torch when I took delivery of the car. I haven't used it yet but it looks like it can be useful in time of need __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter

03-25-2006, 05:50 PM	#22
jonnieb New Member Drives: E90 320D SE Auto Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 25 iTrader: (0)	Just bought one of these off eBay but can't see where it plugs in. Can anyone help? (Photo would be great). Thanks, Jon

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