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Subject:Re: how to replace tachometer light?
From:Ben T
Date:Tue, 17 Jun 2003 08:43:48 EDT

In a message dated 6/17/2003 12:15:42 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
mostd@JUNO.COM writes:

> When I picked up my vanagon at the shop yesterday, I noticed that the
> tachometer light was out.  The speedometer light is working.
>
> I tried playing with the plastic housing surrounding the tachometer
> light, but I coundn't figure it out.
>
> Can this light bulb/fixture be easily replaced?  It'll help for keeping
> an eye on the temp. gauge at night.

David,

The instrument cluster lights are on top of the cluster. There is a small
hooded piece of white plastic over the socket which reflects the light downwards
into the instruments. One for the speedo and one for the tach. They hood
slides on and off so you can replace the light.

BenT