kempj1 0 Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Hello folks, so for 2 years I have been driving around with the rev counter lit perfectly and the speedo lit dimly - only one of the 2 lights in the dash were working. Last night the remaining lamp blew.How are these replaced? Has anyone had a similar problem and put in their own DIY solution?Any tips would be well received. BTW my VR is now on Sweden and has been running faultlessly other than this. Starts 1st time at -15 ;-) Link to post Share on other sites
rodney 17 Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 somone on here was talking about replacing them with 12v LEDs.... I'll see if I can find the thread... Link to post Share on other sites
kempj1 0 Posted February 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 That sounds good - probably cheaper & easier than replacing the actual bulbs. If you could find the thread that would be great. I'm not sure what voltage LEDs are usually, or where to get them, but I suppose you could wire several of them in series to divide the voltage... Link to post Share on other sites
SiGainey 1 Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 LED bulbs can be got from www.ultraleds.co.uk but I've experienced their service to be a bit shoddy sometimes. You may be fine though Link to post Share on other sites
poultonjoe 0 Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 The bulbs will only cost a matter of pence from VW, and its a 15 minute job to replace them. All you need is a Flathead and phillips screwdriver Link to post Share on other sites
kempj1 0 Posted February 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Thanks for the advice lads. I think I might just go for the VW bulbs. I'm in Sweden and VW dealers are easier to find than LEDs.Found a good guide to fitting the dash bulbs on this VR6OC. Lost the link now but here's a bit of the content:Clocks are easy to remove as there are no drive cables Remove the ABS/Airbag light unit - prize out with bladePush plunger on side of lighting switch to release and expose screwRemove trim on left of clocks to expose second screwRemove both screws securing binnacle surroundDrop steering wheel column on adjuster to allow withdrawal of binnacle surroundRemove both screws securing clocksTilt clocks and remove loom connector on top-left sideUn-click hinge pins holding lower edge of clocksWithdraw clocksUn-clip light box on top of clocksRemove green light filter filmReplace with film colour of your choiceRe-assemble reversing the order of above steps. Link to post Share on other sites
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