Re: Replacing bulb in dash?

[ti@bazooka.amb.org (Ti Kan)]

Jim Jensen writes:
[ about removing the bulb from the VDO gauge in Audi 80 center console ]
> I expected that I would have to twist the black
> "holder", it would come out, and I would replace it and have a working
> light.

This is correct.

> However, it does not seem to want to come out.  Has anyone
> replaced a bulb in a gauge like this?  if so, can you tell me how to
> get the bulb out?  do I have push and twist?  twist harder (which
> way?)?  I appreciate any pointers...

Twist harder.  It doesn't matter which way you twist, as long as you
go 90 degrees.  It'll come out.

-Ti
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