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Removing the interior dome light?
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:09 am
by Tailor
Im looking to change the interior dome light bulb, but have no idea of how to remove the actual housing.
Also does anyone know what the bulb is called.
Any help would be appreciated thanks
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:46 am
by 1der
i used a flat bladed screwdriver very carefully and prised it out
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 12:41 pm
by lolhoward
yeah same here. Think there called festoon bulbs, 5W and you just have to find out the length.
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:59 pm
by alexperkins
Theres how to remove it
and its a 10W bulb
Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:05 am
by sniblett15
alexperkins wrote:
Theres how to remove it
and its a 10W bulb
sorry to jump in but that program looks awesome!! does it do instructions for all stuff to do with 6n2's? what is it and where can i get one alex?
sorry once again
Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:09 am
by alexperkins
its everything for every VW. Unfortunately you cant get it legally, unless you work for VW. Its on ebay, and im sure you can download it some places, but im not sure where im afraid.
Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:17 am
by sniblett15
alexperkins wrote:its everything for every VW. Unfortunately you cant get it legally, unless you work for VW. Its on ebay, and im sure you can download it some places, but im not sure where im afraid.
service thing then
have to have a look, could be handy
i'll get out the way and let the topic continue, cheers alex
Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 9:54 am
by Tailor
Thanks for the useful information, seeing the pictures it seems very easy!
Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 9:56 am
by lolhoward
alexperkins wrote: and its a 10W bulb
My bad
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 2:09 pm
by Tim_GTi
If your looking to upgrade it, get this bulb.
I have one and it's awesome
http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/42mm-leds-fe ... 97b1b31a28
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 2:43 pm
by lolhoward
Tim I put a cheaper festoon LED bulb in (the ones with 4 leds along the inside) and it did nothing. Just a small round white spot on the light. I thought it was where ordinary bulbs emit 360 and it wans't reflecting around enough.
Did you remove the mirror from inside or anything or do these ones with a larger surface area emit a load more light.
Got any pics with it on as did want to upgrade.
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 2:58 pm
by alexperkins
these are stupidly bright! Ill get a pic of my one tonight for you
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 4:02 pm
by lolhoward
cheers mate. if there that good i'll prob order one. That one I had was quite poor
Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 6:50 pm
by Tim_GTi
Nope didn't take the mirror out.
They are well bright. no picture necessary really, I promise you you will not be disappointed.
Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2008 6:53 pm
by lolhoward
Cheers Tim. Might order one tonight then.