Instrument panel high beam bulb removal

Post by **danmetallic** » 26 Mar 2014, 13:54

I've got this far but can't work how to get the bulb out (the one by my thumb that look silver for some bizarre reason). Have a replacement ready to go.

Post by **ghost123uk** » 27 Mar 2014, 16:43

Flippin heck, I am doing the same job today !!

danmetallic wrote:I've got this far but can't work how to get the bulb out (the one by my thumb that look silver for some bizarre reason).

It looks silver because it's blown.

I got mine out using a tool I have in my "electronics kit" which is actually a very fine but strong slightly hooked spikey thing that dentists use.

(library pic)

So I poked the spike down the side of the bulb and gently levered it out. I guess you could do the same with a nappy pin type thing, suitably bent.

Hope that helps.

Now, who can help me, I cannot find a source for the bulb !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was going to mod it for an LED (as of course this one is the only one of the 4 that is NOT an LED) However, all the LED's I have in my collection are too bright, and if you use a resistor to drop the voltage sufficiently, they don't work correctly.

So, anyone know where one can (easily) order a correct, standard hi beam warning bulb from ? (urgent as dash in bits at the mo

)

p.s. = Lets not get into technical conversations about LEDs here eh

Post by **MidLifeCrisis** » 27 Mar 2014, 21:08

ghost123uk wrote: So, anyone know where one can (easily) order a correct, standard hi beam warning bulb from ? (urgent as dash in bits at the mo )

Can't help you with a source for a bulb but when I fitted a blue LED and it was way too bright - I lightly sanded the lense which helped to spread the light and makes it less intense. Worked a treat !!

Post by **300CE** » 27 Mar 2014, 22:14

Brickwerks showing as out of stock John but maybe worth PMing Simon to see if they have any new stock due:

http://www.brickwerks.co.uk/index.php/b ... -blue.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Post by **ghost123uk** » 28 Mar 2014, 08:54

300CE wrote:Brickwerks showing as out of stock John but maybe worth PMing Simon to see if they have any new stock due: http://www.brickwerks.co.uk/index.php/b ... -blue.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks, I have sent him an email.

Post by **Simon Baxter** » 28 Mar 2014, 09:41

Ran out yesterday, more in later today [Friday]
Should be back on the shop this afternoon.

Just had a few issues this end with updating software causing a few headaches, stock control hasn't worked for a couple of days.
All sorted now.

Post by **ghost123uk** » 28 Mar 2014, 09:49

Cheers Simon

Now, bulb £6.04 plus P&P

What can I add to the order to make it worth the cost, how much can you do me a Go-Westy 2.4 motor

Post by **Simon Baxter** » 28 Mar 2014, 14:03

I'm afraid I don't make up our cost prices!
If you can find the same thing much cheaper on the aftermarket I'll gladly stock them, they are expensive granted but I can't control that.
We make very little on them.

Post by **ghost123uk** » 29 Mar 2014, 07:16

Simon Baxter wrote:I'm afraid I don't make up our cost prices!
If you can find the same thing much cheaper on the aftermarket I'll gladly stock them, they are expensive granted but I can't control that.
We make very little on them.

No need for explanations Simon, wasn't having a dig.
Love you

(in a manly, bloke'y sort of way, I don't want to have your babies).

I still want to know how much a Go-Westy 2.4 motor would cost in the UK

Post by **danmetallic** » 29 Mar 2014, 18:38

Just seen all these replies. Thanks for the help! Got it all sorted in the end. Found this post helpful if anyone else needs pointers, scroll about half way down http://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php ... =491776910" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Needless to say I got the bulb from Brickwerks (must have been the last one

Post by **ghost123uk** » 31 Mar 2014, 08:46

Good stuff

I put mine back together with a white LED (cause I had one), with an extra couple of resistors (total = 2K Ohms

) and painted the led with blue paint

= OK for now, but will add a proper bulb to my next order off Brickwerks

Post by **Oldiebut goodie** » 31 Mar 2014, 09:37

Roughen the lens of an led to reduce the brightness. 2k is a bit much!

Post by **ghost123uk** » 31 Mar 2014, 11:47

Oldiebut goodie wrote:Roughen the lens of an led to reduce the brightness. 2k is a bit much!

Yes, 2K surprised me too

Anything higher causes the LED to either flicker or not fire up at all. With the dab of dark blue paint, it is ok and might turn into one of those "when I get around to it" jobs that never actually gets done (re the proper bulb)

Post by **danmetallic** » 01 Apr 2014, 15:12

ghost123uk wrote:
Oldiebut goodie wrote:Roughen the lens of an led to reduce the brightness. 2k is a bit much!

Yes, 2K surprised me too Anything higher causes the LED to either flicker or not fire up at all. With the dab of dark blue paint, it is ok and might turn into one of those "when I get around to it" jobs that never actually gets done (re the proper bulb)

I have a spare blue cap if you want it. Send me a dm.

Post by **Oldiebut goodie** » 01 Apr 2014, 15:45

danmetallic wrote:
ghost123uk wrote:
Oldiebut goodie wrote:Roughen the lens of an led to reduce the brightness. 2k is a bit much!

Yes, 2K surprised me too Anything higher causes the LED to either flicker or not fire up at all. With the dab of dark blue paint, it is ok and might turn into one of those "when I get around to it" jobs that never actually gets done (re the proper bulb)

I have a spare blue cap if you want it. Send me a dm.

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