[s-cars] climate control bulbs

[Theodore Chen]

thanks for the info, everybody.  FYI, i called three audi dealers in the
bay area.  all prices are per bulb, for the 1w and 2w bulbs.

carlsen: $4.xx and $5.xx 
stevens creek: $5.xx and $6.xx
rector: $7.xx and $8.xx

autohausaz: $0.91, $0.93
(list prices were 2.64 and 3.68)
shipping is about $7-$8, but it's still cheaper than the dealer.  i
guess i'll buy a few more parts to get up to $50 and free shipping.

-teddy

--- Sean Douglas <quattro20v at telus.net> wrote:

> Teddy:
> 
> Yes, the inner bulbs are 1 watt. Here is my writeup on Audiworld, note there
> is no need to detach the electrical connectors and you don't need to remove
> the black faceplate.
> 
> http://forums.audiworld.com/s4s6/msgs/150357.phtml
> 
> I would replace all 4 while you are there. I would just go to your local VW
> or Audi dealer, the difference in price will equal the hassle and shipping
> if you order online.
> 
> Sean D.
> 
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:s-car-list-
> > bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Theodore Chen
> > Sent: March 1, 2007 2:43 AM
> > To: s-car-list at audifans.com
> > Subject: [s-cars] climate control bulbs
> > 
> > the temperature display on my climate control ('92 S4) just went dead
> > tonight.
> > i can barely see the number in the dark display.  the bulb replacement
> > doesn't sound too hard.  i understand that the inner bulbs illuminate the
> > display, and they are 1w.  so i just need to replace one bulb?  should
> > i replace all of them while the display is apart?
> > 
> > sources?
> > 
> > i found ian's post in the archives.
> > http://www.audifans.com/pipermail/s-car-list/2003-March/014136.html
> > 
> > he suggested www.clairparts.com, but i can't find any parts there.
> > just accessories and froufrou.
> > 
> > www.autohausaz.com has 4A0 919 040 C (1w) but not 893 919 040 A (2w).
> > 
> > can anybody confirm that the bulb i need to replace is the 1w?
> > 
> > -teddy
> > 
> > 
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