[s-cars] 2.0V Intsrument Bulbs

[Varon H. Fugman]

I think it's the other way around... the *old* 1.1W bulbs have the orange
base; the *new* 2.0W blubs have a light green base.

There are two versions of the 2.0W bulbs: (1.) the one's I got from Rod at
The Parts Connection had a larger LIGHT GREEN SQUARE base; you need to
squeeze the contacts slightly with pliers before you install them for a snug
fit but they work fine.  (2.) there also exists a 2.0W bulb with a small
VERY LIGHT GREEN HEX base.  These are probably the "perfect fit" bulbs, if
you can get them, but probably more than $1.25 ea.

Make sure to have at least 10 bulbs on hand.  It has been reported that some
cars need only 9, but on mine there was one hiding underneith the wiring
connector for the temperature display.

Varon
'95 urS6

P.S. One of the VERY LIGHT GREEN HEX base 2.0W blulbs is installed at the
factory for the alternator warning lamp.  The other indicator lamps such as
brake, ABS, and high beams use 1.2W bulbs.  I guess those clever German
engineers figured that if the alternator warning lamp was needed the
electrical system voltage had likly dropped, so type fitted a higher wattage
(i.e. lower resistance) bulb to compensate!

-----Original Message-----
From: s-car-list-admin at audifans.com
[mailto:s-car-list-admin at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Cody Payne
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2002 6:26 PM
To: Christopher Gharibo; * S List; *12V List; *Quattro List
Subject: RE: [s-cars] 2.0V Intsrument Bulbs


Hey Chris,
	I have done this mod on 2 S-Cars over the past couple of months.  The
changing out the bulbs itself is pretty easy..but the first time is somewhat
of a learning experience.  The key is to have the right tools:
- Phillips Screwdriver
- Wire Snips
- Torx Bit Set (Dont know the size off hand (small))
- Small Flathead
- Needle Nose Pliers
- Utility Knife
- Some puzzle solving skills to get off all the connectors and some minor
experience in Yoga ;-)

First lower your steering wheel to the lowest point.  Next remove the black
beauty cover part of the dash via 2 Phillips screws.  Next remove the 3-4
Phillips screws holding the console in place.  Gently wiggle the console out
enough to start to unhook all the plugs.  You will need wire snips to take
off a zip tie and maybe snip a while wire management clip.  Start to unhook
all the plugs there are about 4 different types...use small flat head screw
driver...pink clips pop upwards..straight up..
	Remove console and replace all bulbs w/ Osram 2W bulbs w/ orange base.  The
old bulbs will have green base...use needle nose pliers to pinch the new
bulbs connectors a bit to get better fit.  Replace bulbs behind Speedo and
tach will need knife and torx bit.

Put back together in reverse order and test before you screw all things
together...Hap and I prefer the towel method over the head to get some
darkness..to see your work.

HTH

cp

-----Original Message-----
From: Christopher Gharibo [mailto:cgharibo at usa.net]
Sent: Monday, October 28, 2002 4:45 PM
To: * S List; *12V List; *Quattro List
Subject: [s-cars] 2.0V Intsrument Bulbs


I have a 95.5 S6 that I may install 2.0V bulbs through out the instrument
cluster.

What're the pro and cons of this? Does it cause any overheating problems in
the cluster?

Thanks in advance,
Chris


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