heater control lights not working

[mark j b]

in my 94 mk3 the heater control lights have never worked does anyone know how to fix this?

[miyagigoose]

If its the ones around the heater switch id suggest removing that part from the dash and changing the little bulbs maybe?

[RiCHiE360]

Your bulb will have either blown or come loose (there is only one bulb) if you use a small screwdriver to pop off the cover around the dials there are four phillipsscrews, remove them and then slide out the ash tray and remove the 2 screw there and the heater control unit will slide down, on the back there is a white piece of plastic in like a half circle, unclip theis and replace bulb. Really easy 

[mark j b]

thanks richie i got the bulb out and its blown.so should be an easy fix.does anyone know if the bulb is the same size as the ones in the dash clocks or could i replace it with a blue led?

[RiCHiE360]

I replaced mine with a blue LED from ultraleds.co.uk
Although after a couple of hours work iv added an extra 3 wiring looms so i have 4 Blue leds in drilled holes behind my light up display.. Worth every minute.. Just need a steady hand, Patience and a mate help you with the in car soldering haha 

[mark j b]

did you add more because it wasnt bright enough?or some other reason?

[gtianniversary]

Thanks for posting that, it saved me the time! Mine has gone aswell and also now the bloody right side dash light has gone! i cant see how nuch fuel i have got when its dark! Any pointers??? Thankyou in advance!

[mark j b]

if you take the clocks out there is bulb holes at the top simple fix.to get them  out pop off all the blanking plates and take the screws out

[RiCHiE360]

Yeah i did it becuse there so incredibly dim.. Even with a superbright wide angle Blue LED. It works/looks amazing now, was worth the extra effort!
Iv got the bulbs for the dash/speedo now just unsure how you get the dials out.. any ideas or anyone know of a "how-too" thread on here?

[gtianniversary]

I am gonna be busy tonight with my screwdriver! Cheers for that!