[s-cars] Dashboard lights

[Tom Green]

You guys have adequately described dash light performance at night, especially on dark roads.  However, in the bright lights of urban areas, the stock bulbs don’t provide 
enough contrast.

If you use the headlights during daytime hours as required during periods of reduced visibility in precipitation and fog, the white numbers turn red and are almost impossible to read even with 
2 watt bulbs.  The dash lights are also not bright enough if you use headlights for safety in near dusk conditions.  These are the conditions that resulted in owners looking for brighter bulbs.

The bulb numbers are in the FAQ on QW.  The odometer uses the same bulb.  It is one that does not need a brighter bulb.

Tom

> On Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at 03:56 AM, chris chambers <fastscirocco_2000 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Jim,
> 
> just a thought, 
> 
> the 2w "upgrade" was so popular that a previous of your car may have already changed yours to 2w bulbs.
> This would explain why you think the stock bulbs needed to be turned down.
> 
> Chris
> 
> 
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> On Mon, 1/19/15, Jim Fleischer <jim at almgt.com> wrote:
> 
> Subject: [s-cars] Dashboard lights
> To: s-car-list at audifans.com
> Date: Monday, January 19, 2015, 1:05 PM
> 
> 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