Steven , I just went through this in the shift console. if you splay the little metal `tabs' on the bottom of the bulb(s) they make better contact to the socket contacts. check the ground wire to female spade connection. it IS frustrating but, hang tough : don't let a 3/4 inch bulb beat you. � � =(:D) � � � �h t h � � � � � mike

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 From: Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
Sent: Friday, December 28, 2012 1:00 PM
Subject: Re: Dash Lights
 
I would just like a decent solution for the ventilation/heater control
bulb.� I don't know what engineer came
up with the crappy OEM plug and bulb for these controls but it really
sucks.�  I replaced the bulb once
and couldn't figure out how� it was supposed to be secured but I didn't the
best I could.� So now I have
a bulb that comes on when it wants to....

I'm open to any suggestions....

Steven
91 Westy

>
> On Dec 28, 2012, at 12:03 AM, OlRivrRat wrote:
>
> >� � �  Check out these guys ~ this link is for a 90Vanagon but you can
> plug
> > in your own year if you're concerned about a possible diff'
> >
> >
> http://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/led-vehicle-replacement-bulbs/vehicle/1990-volkswagen-vanagon--/64-1112--/
>� >> I would like to get more light shinning on my dash.� Is there an
> >> upgrade to
> >> the little stock bulbs?
>