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Offline Burnsy

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Dashboard bulbs
« on: 31 March 2005, 06:59 »
How easy is it to change the bulbs on a Mk 3 Vr6 ?
As one of mine is playing up so i need to keep tapping the dash to get it on lol
Just concerned about the airbag in the steering wheel when removing to get to them if i need to that is
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Re: Dashboard bulbs
« Reply #1 on: 31 March 2005, 11:53 »
while you're doing it disconnect the battery then. :)

which bulb are you after specifically?

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Re: Dashboard bulbs
« Reply #2 on: 31 March 2005, 13:34 »
The bulb that lights up the speedometer dial the rev counter ones fine.Is there anyway of the changing the colour of the bulbs to a nice bright blue etc ?

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Re: Dashboard bulbs
« Reply #3 on: 31 March 2005, 13:52 »
the blue thing has been done.. not sure how... there _may_ be a howto on vwvortex ?

some bulbs are easier then others to change..

i believe most plug into the back of the speedo assembly or the button they illuminate..

not sure about the speedo/revometer
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Re: Dashboard bulbs
« Reply #4 on: 01 April 2005, 15:42 »
Are the bulbs easy to get to or is it not worth the hassle ??