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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: sharki786 on 07 June 2012, 12:12

Title: need some bulbs but they smaller than 509t's
Post by: sharki786 on 07 June 2012, 12:12
as above. Need them for the climate control panel. As the 509t's are huge these are same fitment but smaller
Title: Re: need some bulbs but they smaller than 509t's
Post by: sharki786 on 07 June 2012, 19:47
anyone? :sad:
Title: Re: need some bulbs but they smaller than 509t's
Post by: Bandit127 on 07 June 2012, 20:17
Maybe it's R509T?
http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/R509T-Dashboard-Bulbs-12V-1.2W-black.html (http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/R509T-Dashboard-Bulbs-12V-1.2W-black.html)
Title: Re: need some bulbs but they smaller than 509t's
Post by: sharki786 on 07 June 2012, 21:38
nah mate these are same size as 509s. il get a picture up in a bit
Title: Re: need some bulbs but they smaller than 509t's
Post by: sharki786 on 07 June 2012, 22:55
the dark green is the 1 im after



iv put it next to the LIGHT GREEN & RED 509T so you can see the size of it.

(http://i323.photobucket.com/albums/nn458/shako786/SL372697.jpg)


the light green is from the speedo:

(http://i323.photobucket.com/albums/nn458/shako786/SL372700.jpg)


(http://i323.photobucket.com/albums/nn458/shako786/SL372702.jpg)
Title: Re: need some bulbs but they smaller than 509t's
Post by: sharki786 on 08 June 2012, 08:56
anyone?
Title: Re: need some bulbs but they smaller than 509t's
Post by: Michael on 08 June 2012, 14:16
Cut the legs, pull the bulb and solder in a replacement or LED?
Title: Re: need some bulbs but they smaller than 509t's
Post by: sharki786 on 08 June 2012, 15:07
thats a brill idea but by the looks of it there aint much space. And i dont know the + or - side.
Title: Re: need some bulbs but they smaller than 509t's
Post by: gm8 on 08 June 2012, 16:00
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Box-of-10-2721-Lamp-Auto-Bulb-Automotive-Lightbulb-NEW-/110651414148?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19c3569684#ht_1758wt_905

think thats what you need.
Title: Re: need some bulbs but they smaller than 509t's
Post by: sharki786 on 08 June 2012, 19:48
totally diffrent to whats in the pic. even the dealer couldnt tell me what they are :shocked:
Title: Re: need some bulbs but they smaller than 509t's
Post by: Michael on 08 June 2012, 20:54
Quote from: sharki786 on 08 June 2012, 15:07
thats a brill idea but by the looks of it there aint much space. And i dont know the + or - side.

Being an LED you could just rotate it until it lit up correctly?

I've recently bought 3mm for my Golf switches, makes a big difference and seem to be just as bright? Gives you a little more room? By 12v LEDS and then no need to wedge in a resistor too?

Good luck! I spent a good while looking for you on the web and only found people with the same question you have?!
Title: Re: need some bulbs but they smaller than 509t's
Post by: sharki786 on 08 June 2012, 21:45
no the bulbs aint for the clocks. i have already done that mod years ago lol.
Title: Re: need some bulbs but they smaller than 509t's
Post by: DubAndDubber on 08 June 2012, 22:02
i sell these at work, ill get the part number for you tomorrow. pretty sure you can just replace the bulb, its a 286.
Title: Re: need some bulbs but they smaller than 509t's
Post by: sharki786 on 08 June 2012, 23:17
Quote from: DubAndDubber on 08 June 2012, 22:02
i sell these at work, ill get the part number for you tomorrow. pretty sure you can just replace the bulb, its a 286.

bulb end on them are to long so it wont let me push it all in and twist it in.
let me know mate. cheers bud
Title: Re: need some bulbs but they smaller than 509t's
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 08 June 2012, 23:40
I've pulled apart a fair few mk3 Golf clocks and have never seen that particular type of bulb.
Title: Re: need some bulbs but they smaller than 509t's
Post by: Bandit127 on 08 June 2012, 23:44
Quote from: thai-wronghorse on 08 June 2012, 23:40
I've pulled apart a fair few mk3 Golf clocks and have never seen that particular type of bulb.
BTT...  They are not for the clocks they are for the climate control panel. Try to keep up...
Title: Re: need some bulbs but they smaller than 509t's
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 08 June 2012, 23:46
Oh sorry, i just caught the photo of the clocks and bulbs lined up and assumed they were from them.
Title: Re: need some bulbs but they smaller than 509t's
Post by: Gavv8 on 08 June 2012, 23:48
You might have to try some of the specialist electronic suppliers like maplin or rs..

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/?cm_mmc=UK-PPC-0212-_-00_Brand-_-rs-_-rs&gclid=CMq4yLfcv7ACFcohfAodD14lUg

http://www.maplin.co.uk/
Title: Re: need some bulbs but they smaller than 509t's
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 09 June 2012, 00:01
This should help you out matey.  :smiley:

(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa321/thai-wronghorse/Untitled.png?t=1339196414)
Title: Re: need some bulbs but they smaller than 509t's
Post by: sharki786 on 09 June 2012, 00:40
Quote from: thai-wronghorse on 09 June 2012, 00:01
This should help you out matey.  :smiley:

(http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa321/thai-wronghorse/Untitled.png?t=1339196414)

your a star mate. thats the bulb that i have but it dont say whats the name of the bulb eg 509T. main reason is because i want to change it to red from green
Title: Re: need some bulbs but they smaller than 509t's
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 09 June 2012, 00:42
Looks like it could be a trip to Maplins and time to whip out the soldering iron then.
Title: Re: need some bulbs but they smaller than 509t's
Post by: sharki786 on 09 June 2012, 00:46
looks like that got plenty of 12v red LED's with & without resistor