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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: sellers on 20 April 2005, 21:20

Title: dash bulbs for the clocks £1.50?
Post by: sellers on 20 April 2005, 21:20
is it right that the bulbs for clocks etc cost 1.50? im sure they cant be that much
Title: Re: dash bulbs for the clocks £1.50?
Post by: Judderi on 21 April 2005, 16:28
Depends where you buy them. Halfords charge about £1.50 for them but dont bother cos they dont even fit!
Title: Re: dash bulbs for the clocks £1.50?
Post by: Mart8V on 21 April 2005, 20:14
Should only be £1 from your local place.  Take in the old ones to check the fitting as there are several that look very similar.  Also be careful fitting them as the bulbs shatter occasionally if they are not the original Osram versions.  Take your time!
Title: Re: dash bulbs for the clocks £1.50?
Post by: Volkswagavin on 28 April 2005, 12:51
I've not been successful in finding some dash bulbs down here in Cardiff, but that doesn't surprise me, you can't even buy the right locking wheelnuts in our local GSF.

Can anyone recommend somewhere that sells them over the net?  I can see how much punishment my engine is getting but not how fast I'm going....

Mind you, my speedo is way off anyway.  Needle moves as soon as you start rolling, it shouldn't until you hit 10mph!  Oh well.
Title: Re: dash bulbs for the clocks £1.50?
Post by: Mart8V on 28 April 2005, 16:10
You can get the LED bulbs at ultraleds.co.uk , or any motor spares place should have them, but you will need to ask. THey usually keep them in a box behind the counter as they are too small and get lost!  Take your old one to check you get the right fitting. :smiley:
Title: Re: dash bulbs for the clocks £1.50?
Post by: sellers on 28 April 2005, 17:49
Quote from: Volkswagavin on 28 April 2005, 12:51
I've not been successful in finding some dash bulbs down here in Cardiff, but that doesn't surprise me, you can't even buy the right locking wheelnuts in our local GSF.

Can anyone recommend somewhere that sells them over the net? I can see how much punishment my engine is getting but not how fast I'm going....

Mind you, my speedo is way off anyway. Needle moves as soon as you start rolling, it shouldn't until you hit 10mph! Oh well.

i paid 1.60 per bulb from my local volks service so if you want me to get you a set just send me the money and i'll put them in an envelope for you :wink:
Title: Re: dash bulbs for the clocks £1.50?
Post by: minid0m on 28 April 2005, 18:38
If you can find some in a scrappy, they normally let you have them for free. I found 8 only 2 worked!!!