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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: darren2285 on 27 February 2012, 21:34

Title: Headlight switch bulb replacment
Post by: darren2285 on 27 February 2012, 21:34

Hi guys, Can anyone tell me if possible how do you change the headlight switch bulb on the mk2 without breaking the glass.
thanks in advance.  :huh:

Title: Re: Headlight switch bulb replacment
Post by: Mr Blue on 27 February 2012, 21:38

pair of long nose pliers and pull it up out, de-solder the legs. replacement is reverse of removal.

Title: Re: Headlight switch bulb replacment
Post by: darren2285 on 27 February 2012, 21:43

Cheers, ill give that a go!!

Title: Re: Headlight switch bulb replacment
Post by: dadrathers on 03 March 2012, 14:10

I didn't think that you could replace the bulbs in the switches. Can you buy them as separate items then?

Title: Re: Headlight switch bulb replacment
Post by: T~L~C on 03 March 2012, 18:22

You're better off replacing the stock bulbs with LEDs, brighter & last longer, I refurb these for people so if anyone needs theirs done just give me a shout, here's a set in green...

(http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u284/t-l-l/green_switches.jpg)

Title: Re: Headlight switch bulb replacment
Post by: dragonfly on 03 March 2012, 19:02

I can recommend T L Cs work.  :cool:

Title: Re: Headlight switch bulb replacment
Post by: SoundillusioN on 04 March 2012, 00:13

Something I would do myself but those do look good.