For 2004 3 Series Compact Second generation BMW recommends to use: H3 12V 55W PK22s, H7 12V 55W PX26d, C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35), Glass socket 12V 6W W2.1x9.5d, P21W 12V 21W BA15s, P21, PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s yellow, D2S 85V 35W P32d-2, W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife, H6W 12V 6W BAX9s Longlife, WY5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d yellow, and W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d. To select the right part or fluid see the table below.
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Condition
Value
expand_moreFront light sources
Fog lamps
H3 12V 55W PK22s
expand_moreFront direction indicator
White direction indicator lens
PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s yellow
Yellow direction indicator lens
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
High beam
H7 12V 55W PX26d
expand_moreLow beam
With halogen headlamp
H7 12V 55W PX26d
Xenon headlights
D2S 85V 35W P32d-2
expand_moreParking light
With halogen headlamp
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d Longlife
Xenon headlights
H6W 12V 6W BAX9s Longlife
expand_moreSide direction indicator
White direction indicator lens
WY5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d yellow
Yellow direction indicator lens
W5W 12V 5W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreInternal light sources
Boot light
C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
Glove compartment light
C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
Interior light
C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
Reading light
Glass socket 12V 6W W2.1x9.5d
expand_moreRear light sources
Back-up lamp
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
License plate light
C5W 12V 5W SV8.5 (11x35)
expand_moreRear direction indicator
White direction indicator lens
PY21W 12V 21W BAU15s yellow
Yellow direction indicator lens
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Rear fog lamp
P21
Stop lamp
P21W 12V 21W BA15s
Tail light
P21
Servicing your BMW use only recommended parts, oils, fluids and lubricants.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2004 BMW 3 Series Compact user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and BMW warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow BMW 3 Series Compact service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2004 BMW 3 Series Compact you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
BMW 3 Series Compact Second generation model years