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I am trying to replace my main beam warning light. I have removed the instrument panel and removed the bulb but this is where the problem starts. The bulb looks more like an LED it is about 4mm in diameter with a chromed glass end and 2 wires coming of it just like an LED but the Haynes manual states that it is a bulb. I am having trouble locating one as I or anyone I ask have never seen a bulb like it. There is also a resistor in line which makes me think that it may not be 12v. I would be gratefull for any help on this I know its not important but its bugging me.Thanks in advance

My camper is a 1991 petrol 1.9

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Hi Tomo, I've just checked my old dash unit (88 caravelle) & it's got a RED LED in it, & it worked fine right up to when I changed the dash for one with a rev counter. There is also a resistor in line rated at 100 ohm (brown/black/brown/gold). If you are not too bothered about the colour, you could try Maplins for a colour of your choice.

I got one earlier this year from our local VW agent. Quite cheap as I remember.

VW part no. is 321919061D for blue
straight forward change over but note that one leg of the bulb is marginally thicker when refitting.

Thanks everyone great feedback now got blue bulb from VW agent, agents always seem to be my last thought but it proves that they are still usefull. Cheers