Mk 4 Golf - Back Light behind temperature controls

dubmick

lads, anyone know if is easy to fix? The light used to work but some times need a bang of a fist to get it working again.

I've asked a few mechanics and they said I'd have to get the dashboard taken off. I wonder :rolleyes:

Also, I've been told not to use WD-40 on a creaky doors, can anyone recommend a product I could use?

Thanks

Mick

voxpop

on door hinges use lithium grease. You can buy in a motor factors or Halfords


No idea about the light, other than a loose connection

seejay

It'r a really simply job, i did it last week

- Set middle control to vertical
- remove control with pliers
- replace bulb (i used needle nose pliers)

pics and detailed instructions here


http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/162180/1067094.aspx#1067094

L-M

No word of a lie, mine wasn't working until I hit a ma-hooo-sive pot holes. All sorted now

Psygnosis

Thanks for that my Seat Leon 01 one has been on the blink for a while now on and off randomly, so I took your advice and took it out and low and behold its blown black inside.
Just looked on ebay and they sell them in 10's anyone got a spare one in the rush area if not Im gona try halfords at the weekend.
501 Capless 12v 5w bulb

Vain

I was sure the temperature controls didn't have a light was a right pain at night trying to see what i was at. Must change the bulb tomorrow now.

dubmick

thanks lads, got the switch off but can't get the light out. I tried using a tweezers

Vain

dubmick wrote: »

thanks lads, got the switch off but can't get the light out. I tried using a tweezers

Keep trying i just got mine out it took a few min its hard to get a grip on the bulb. I say the tweezers wouldn't have enough grip try using a needle nose pliers, thats what i used.

dubmick

finally got around to getting the bulb. Only 50 cent in the local car parts shop. I hope it is easier to put in than it was to take out.

I actually used an old ethernet cable without the wires to get it out!

tossy

dubmick wrote: »

finally got around to getting the bulb. Only 50 cent in the local car parts shop. I hope it is easier to put in than it was to take out.

I actually used an old ethernet cable without the wires to get it out!

Yes that is a much better way to take it out or a rubber hose.also don't take off your heater control knob with a pliers you will make sh!te of it!

Vain

dubmick wrote: »

finally got around to getting the bulb. Only 50 cent in the local car parts shop. I hope it is easier to put in than it was to take out.

I actually used an old ethernet cable without the wires to get it out!

I got mine in halfords and paid like 2euro:mad: