intro, dash lights

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Joel wrote:

Hi all,

returning to the mother list after many years.  In '99 I split off onto the
20v list as my main concern was keeping that car going, which I managed to
do for about 215k miles.

Now, I'm back with a '99 A4 1.8tqm Avant and a '96 A6q Avant.

Since the '96 is fairly new to me, I'm still sorting a few issues.

1. Dash lights out on the gauges (tach/speedo).
2. Lights out on PRNDL Indicator on the dash.  Same as bulbs above?
3. PRNDL Indicator on the tunnel.  Same bulbs?  Any tricks for getting at
them?

Are any of these bulbs available at Radio Shack?  What PN?
If dealer only, what PN?

Thanks in advance and sorry if this in the archives.  I couldn't find them
in a half hour of looking.  If it's been said before, just send me to the
right place and I'll be happy to read up.

Joel L.
'99 A4 1.8tqm Avant
'96 A6 2.8q Avant
ex - '91 90q 20v

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Joel,

AFAIK, the '96 A6 has the same dash as the 95.5 S6 Avant.  I pulled the
instrument cluster and replaced all of the bulbs with the higher watt (2W)
version.  Big difference.  You can get replacements at the stealer or at
places like the Parts Connection.  There are various write-ups available on
the web.  Email me off line if you have trouble finding them.

Douglas in MN
95.5 S//6 Avant
MTM+, BIRA3, Samco's

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