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Bulb holder for auto gear selector
Posted: 24 Jan 2014, 12:41
by 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
Re: Bulb holder for auto gear selector
Posted: 24 Jan 2014, 13:52
by 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.
Re: Bulb holder for auto gear selector
Posted: 24 Jan 2014, 13:57
by 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!
Re: Bulb holder for auto gear selector
Posted: 24 Jan 2014, 15:27
by 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;
Re: Bulb holder for auto gear selector
Posted: 24 Jan 2014, 17:21
by Sir Brixalot
Thanks. Wow they are pricey but make life a lot easier... I bought the bulbs from Brickwerks so they should have fitted.
Re: Bulb holder for auto gear selector
Posted: 24 Jan 2014, 23:55
by 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
Re: Bulb holder for auto gear selector
Posted: 25 Jan 2014, 08:43
by 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
Re: Bulb holder for auto gear selector
Posted: 28 Jan 2014, 14:52
by Sir Brixalot
billy739 wrote: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