Date:         Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:37:49 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: How do you replace the bulb - WAS - RE: High beam blue light?
Comments: To: Richard Golen <rgolen@HOTMAIL.COM>
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At 08:37 PM 3/11/2009, Richard Golen wrote:
>Have any of you replaced the bulb, and if so, how difficult is it to
>replace??  Any hints, instructions would be greatly appreciated.

Ric, it's been a while, but I believe the LEDs and the blue bulb
simply have their leads inserted into tiny sockets crimped to the
instrument panel foil.  Look at 90.6, 90.14 and 90.19, also 90.9 for
the possibility that you may have to press the bulb into the bezel
from behind.  That may not be true for the '87...   Main thing is be
gentle with the foil.  You can get to the indicator lights without
removing the entire foil, just detach the plastic from behind the
lights and carefully remove its prongs from the foil.  LEDs are
polarity sensitive, the bulb is not.


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David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/
'89 Po' White Star "Scamp"