There are 3 of them (I think, may depend on if you have digital clock or not), and they are the
same bulb used on A2 Golf/Jettas. Twist out with a 90 deg turn, be careful not to damage the
flex circuit.

On 27 Apr 2006 at 21:52, dusty edwards <dusty.edwards@MAC.COM> wrote:

> if this is the same type of bulb that is used in the shift lever box, i
> just did this yesterday.  the factory bulbs are soldered into place and
> the new bulbs won't work - they're designed for a snap in black bulb
> box.  the black holder that's compatible w/ the new-type bulbs can be
> purchased from the dealer for about $8 each.
>
> this leads me to my next post to the list which would be (or will be)
> what all should light up on the dash?  i'm trying to go through and
> replace bulbs where they're needed.
>
> hope that helps!
> dusty.
> On Apr 27, 2006, at 8:46 PM, peter shaw wrote:
>
> > Hello,
> >
> >   went to the dealer today and bought 2 light bulbs for behind the
> > heater  control panel. Came home to replace the bulb and I am having a
> > hard  time getting the bulb out of the black holder.
> >
> >   Does it twist, pull straight out? Managed to get an extra one apart
> > but  not very cleanly. Put a new bulb in the holder and plugged it in
> > and no  go. Light bulb works for sure as I tested it with leads.
> >
> >   There is obvioulsy a direction in which they go into the holder as
> > well  but I tried and it would not go on. Thought maybe it was the
> > holder so  I went to the one I want to replace the the bulb really
> > does not want  to come out. It's hanging on by the wires it seems.
> >
> >   let the "how many ......... does it take to change a bulb" begin,
> > after I get some help.
> >
> >   suggestions?
> >
> >   peter
> >
> >
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Shawn Wright
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'88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
'82 Diesel Westy 1.6NA
'85 Jetta Diesel 1.6NA