How to replace speedometer light bulb?

[hobieboy]

One of the 2 light bulbs on mine seems to have blown and I'd like to check/replace it.

I pulled the speedo but how do I remove the bulbs? Are they screwed in? Pressed in? or ???

Only thing I can tell is the one that doesn't seem to work is spring loaded - I tried to pull it and it spring back into position.

thanks.

[911SCfanatic]

Once you get the bulb socket out of the gage, just push the bulb in and rotate 90 degrees. The bulb will simply pull out after that.

[hobieboy]

oops - that was my problem. I couldn't get the socket out (its the 2 red ones).

[fred cook]

Use a small bladed screwdriver or a pocket knife to ease the bulb holders from the speedo. Don't pull on the wires. You run the risk of having a bulb drop into the instrument. It is not easy to get them back out!

Good luck!

[hobieboy]

Hi Fred,

Yes - did that (pulled the wire ) and I could hear the bulb bouncing in the speedo now...

Does the bulb holder simply pulls out?

[fred cook]

Yes, the bulb holders simply pull out. They are a "firm" fit so you will usually need to use a tool to get them started out.

[DRONE]

What type of bulb and where do you get them?

[Inukshuk]

I went to local dealer and they were about $5 each but the identical VW bulbs were $1.20.

[Driver_X]

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[FL911SC]

I just went thought this. Here are the steps I used (with pics).