Steven , I just went through this in the shift console. if you splay the little metal `tabs' on the bottom of the bulb(s) they make better contact to the socket contacts. check the ground wire to female spade connection. it IS frustrating but, hang tough : don't let a 3/4 inch bulb beat you. =(:D) h t h mike ________________________________ From: Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Friday, December 28, 2012 1:00 PM Subject: Re: Dash Lights I would just like a decent solution for the ventilation/heater control bulb. I don't know what engineer came up with the crappy OEM plug and bulb for these controls but it really sucks. I replaced the bulb once and couldn't figure out how it was supposed to be secured but I didn't the best I could. So now I have a bulb that comes on when it wants to.... I'm open to any suggestions.... Steven 91 Westy > > On Dec 28, 2012, at 12:03 AM, OlRivrRat wrote: > > > Check out these guys ~ this link is for a 90Vanagon but you can > plug > > in your own year if you're concerned about a possible diff' > > > > > http://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/led-vehicle-replacement-bulbs/vehicle/1990-volkswagen-vanagon--/64-1112--/ > >> I would like to get more light shinning on my dash. Is there an > >> upgrade to > >> the little stock bulbs? > |
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