[s-cars] Dashboard lights

[Walter Moore]

I just did the dash lights on my car. I followed the QW guide.
http://12v.org/faq/c4/instrument_cluster_bulb_replacement.htm

2w is just preference - and I went that route and then turned the rheostat
way down. I am sensitive to bright light when driving at night - part of my
love affair with the jet-fighter cockpit era Saabs and Audis.

I had trouble finding the 60mA bulbs for the temperature display without
being plastic caps on the base of the bulb. I ended up ordering from
replacementlightbulbs.com.
http://www.replacementlightbulbs.com/lamp7219.html

I haven't taken the dash apart again to solder the new bulb in.

On Mon, Jan 19, 2015 at 1:05 PM, Jim Fleischer <jim at almgt.com
<https://mail.google.com/mail/?view=cm&fs=1&tf=1&to=jim@almgt.com>> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I've got one too many lights out in my dash, so I guess it's time to
> replace the bulbs.  I've seen lots of people going the 2w bulb route over
> the stock 1w bulb, and I guess I'm curious as to why.  I've never thought
> the stock bulbs were too bright, if anything I turn them down lower than
> brightest as it is.  What is the prevailing reason for going 2w?
>
> Also, one of the lights that went out recently is the light behind the
> Odometer.....is that a different bulb? It is always on normally, so I was
> wondering if that was different somehow.
>
> I've replaced the ignition switch about 30-40K miles ago....should I just
> do it again "while I'm there"?
>
> If someone has the link handy to the bulb replacement procedure, that's be
> great.  Part #'s for the 1w and 2w bulbs and best source would be great as
> well.....thanks!
>
> Best regards,
>
> Jim Fleischer
> '95 urS6 avant, 178K
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