Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2006 21:03:08 -0700
Reply-To: Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA>
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From: Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA>
Subject: Re: changing the light bulb behid the heater controls
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There are 3 of them (I think, may depend on if you have digital clock or not), and they are the
same bulb used on A2 Golf/Jettas. Twist out with a 90 deg turn, be careful not to damage the
flex circuit.
On 27 Apr 2006 at 21:52, dusty edwards <dusty.edwards@MAC.COM> wrote:
> if this is the same type of bulb that is used in the shift lever box, i
> just did this yesterday. the factory bulbs are soldered into place and
> the new bulbs won't work - they're designed for a snap in black bulb
> box. the black holder that's compatible w/ the new-type bulbs can be
> purchased from the dealer for about $8 each.
>
> this leads me to my next post to the list which would be (or will be)
> what all should light up on the dash? i'm trying to go through and
> replace bulbs where they're needed.
>
> hope that helps!
> dusty.
> On Apr 27, 2006, at 8:46 PM, peter shaw wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> >
> > went to the dealer today and bought 2 light bulbs for behind the
> > heater control panel. Came home to replace the bulb and I am having a
> > hard time getting the bulb out of the black holder.
> >
> > Does it twist, pull straight out? Managed to get an extra one apart
> > but not very cleanly. Put a new bulb in the holder and plugged it in
> > and no go. Light bulb works for sure as I tested it with leads.
> >
> > There is obvioulsy a direction in which they go into the holder as
> > well but I tried and it would not go on. Thought maybe it was the
> > holder so I went to the one I want to replace the the bulb really
> > does not want to come out. It's hanging on by the wires it seems.
> >
> > let the "how many ......... does it take to change a bulb" begin,
> > after I get some help.
> >
> > suggestions?
> >
> > peter
> >
> >
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Shawn Wright
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'88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
'82 Diesel Westy 1.6NA
'85 Jetta Diesel 1.6NA
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