Dash lighting - not instruments

[Tori]

As a newb, i'm not quite certain what is supposed to be illuminated on the dash....

At night i see the Defrost symbol it lit on the right side of the heater/vent controls, but the left side seems dark. I assume there is a bulb out.

What all is supposed to be lit ?

[RSBob]

Everything on the left of the wheel is dark. On the right rear window defrost and both sides of the air control levers box should be illuminated, but good luck getting your hands back there. Otherwise everything is pretty dark. Using a small screw driver you can pry off. The faces of the knobs and take a look for yourself.

[gazzerr]

You can replace the bulbs by laying on your back in the drivers footwell and pulling the bulb holders out from behind. It's a bit of a PITA but doable. I found mine were in pretty rough shape. I had to re-solder the seats for the bulb holders back on the wiring. I've also seen where they have gotten too hot and the bulb holders have melted. Have to pull them out and see. There are 4 in total.

I don't remember 100% but maybe the fan symbol lights up when you slide the top lever to the right on an SC.

[pavegeno]

When you turn the vent fan on, more lights come on.

[DRACO A5OG]

+1 doable, just a real PITA to do, if you remove the seat, it will be more comfortable.



These are type of bulbs that's in there.

[Tori]

Originally Posted by DRACO A5OG

+1 doable, just a real PITA to do, if you remove the seat, it will be more comfortable.



These are type of bulbs that's in there.

Thanks guys.

Jim, those look like #37 bulbs. Wonder if LED's are available. I'll dig into that area sometime in the future now that i know what to expect.

Also, did you guys know the up and down pointing tri-angles glow in the dark ?

[DRACO A5OG]

Yes, so does the interior door handles round buttons

[Tori]

Originally Posted by DRACO A5OG

Yes, so does the interior door handles round buttons

WHAT !!! Round buttons ? I gotta run to the garage... brb.

ps.
https://www.amazon.com/Cutequeen-20PCS-White-1-SMD-Lights/dp/B00F6RC4JC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479794262&sr=8-1&keywords=37+led+bulb+white

[Tori]

Crud, i'm missing my door handle dots. Are those available ? I'm also missing one of my vent control decals. Are those little guys available ?

[86 911 Targa]

Originally Posted by gazzerr

You can replace the bulbs by laying on your back in the drivers footwell and pulling the bulb holders out from behind. It's a bit of a PITA but doable. I found mine were in pretty rough shape. I had to re-solder the seats for the bulb holders back on the wiring. I've also seen where they have gotten too hot and the bulb holders have melted. Have to pull them out and see. There are 4 in total.

I don't remember 100% but maybe the fan symbol lights up when you slide the top lever to the right on an SC.

When I did mine, I pulled the radio.

easy-peasy...

Gerry

[jkuntze]

door handle dots available at host
928 part

[Tori]

Originally Posted by jkuntze

door handle dots available at host
928 part

I looked for them here on the host site for a '87 928, couldn't come up with anything. Lil' help ?

[Tori]

...and while we are talking dash lights, how is the lamp above the glove box door supposed to function ? I assume just like the rest of the interior dome lamps ? ON, OFF, or on with doors. ???

[DRACO A5OG]

On, Off and with glove door.

As far as the dot: 928-537-747-00 Luminous Glow Dot For Door Handle Fits 911 1987-95 928

[Tori]

Originally Posted by DRACO A5OG

On, Off and with glove door.

As far as the dot: 928-537-747-00 Luminous Glow Dot For Door Handle Fits 911 1987-95 928

Thank you brother Jim. I've got them in my "project list"

[RSBob]

Oh, if you want to be 100% correct, which is highly overrated unless you are anal, then it's a way of life, there should be a light in the ashtray. Great way to keep you an eye on a joint if it went out. You are not anal if you let the joint go out, you are doing it just right.