Bulb holder for auto gear selector

[Sir Brixalot]

Good day fellow travellers. I've got an automatic autosleeper I can't see the gear selector easily in the dark. I' got new bulbs an there's power but once in the holder the bulbs don't work. So I think I need new holders. Probably as rare as hens teeth, does anyone know if the same bulb holders were used any where else

[R0B]

That's odd.the bulbs are not separate from the holders on my auto.I have just replaced mine with some LED ones from gowesty in the states.They cost me more than i expected after paying £11 to get them from the post office.

[Sir Brixalot]

There always a chance that I broke them getting the bulb out, they work intermittently when I push and wiggle the bulb. They fit by pushing the holder through and twisting a quarter of a turn. Do you have a link for the ones you bought. I was driving along at 55 with my music full blast when I noticed the engine getting warm-I was in 2nd!

[R0B]

Not cheap.I got mine for $15 as i had some discount,i had spent a fair few bob with them previously...http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details. ... parent_id=" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
If your bulbs are removable then this bulb should fit.http://www.vwheritage.com/vw_spares_Das ... 128425.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Sir Brixalot]

Thanks. Wow they are pricey but make life a lot easier... I bought the bulbs from Brickwerks so they should have fitted.

[billy739]

is the linked bulb just a 286 in number?

10 for 99p if you want LED? choose your colour!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10X-T5-286-LE ... 460f3799b8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


top of the range OSRAM
£1.41 for 2
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-T5-286-1-2 ... 2c76fae07e" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


ect ect

the bulb holder for the heater light excepts a 286 . I know some holders have fixed / soldered 286 bulbs tho , just cut he wire and fit a 286 , sometimes you need to move the tails slightly so they contact

[jeffdub]

I wondered about this with my auto , I took the panel with the selector letters off and couldn't even find a bulb holder ! should I have one or is it only on later models ? mines an 83 converted panel van

[Sir Brixalot]

is the linked bulb just a 286 in number?

10 for 99p if you want LED? choose your colour!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10X-T5-286-LE ... 460f3799b8" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


top of the range OSRAM
£1.41 for 2
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-T5-286-1-2 ... 2c76fae07e" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


ect ect


the bulb holder for the heater light excepts a 286 . I know some holders have fixed / soldered 286 bulbs tho , just cut he wire and fit a 286 , sometimes you need to move the tails slightly so they contact

Thanks I've order the OSRAMS