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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: joff GTI on 02 February 2011, 17:46

Title: dashboard clocks...
Post by: joff GTI on 02 February 2011, 17:46

one of the illumination bulbs has gone on my speedo & rev counter dials , need to replace the bulb .. does anyone know what kind of bulb is required so i can get one sorted... cheers

Title: Re: dashboard clocks...
Post by: Seanl on 02 February 2011, 17:56

T509, cheap as chips

Title: Re: dashboard clocks...
Post by: joff GTI on 02 February 2011, 18:04

tried typing it in on ebay , but nothing came up? are they a clear bulb?

Title: Re: dashboard clocks...
Post by: Andy-H on 02 February 2011, 18:09

Yep, they're a clear bulb as there is a green filter in the top of the clock housing  :wink:

Title: Re: dashboard clocks...
Post by: Seanl on 02 February 2011, 20:26

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/eb509t-t5-509t-dashboard-bulb-speedo-interior-12v-x2-/270691713184?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f067bc0a0

sorry was t5 509 bulbs! Hope this helps. There are lots of different colour one available on ebay starting at about a quid mate

Title: Re: dashboard clocks...
Post by: Jimmy Filth on 02 February 2011, 20:49

You're gonna be taking it apart anyways mate, I'd replace them with super bright LED's.