UR GT dash switch bulbs

andya · 04-01-18, 02:52 PM

Bit of a random one - in the dash switches, there is a tiny bulb. I've got 3 dud ones. Anyone know where to get these replacement bulbs? I've tried the obvious places - gsf, eurocarparts, and other auto factors - most look at you with blank faces...

Thanks in advance.....

hotsnot · 04-01-18, 03:19 PM

I'm having a similar problem need bulbs for VDO gauges and heater control panel. I've think I've found the right ones but not sure - 286 bulbs?

andya · 04-01-18, 04:38 PM

I've got myself one of those 286 bulbs - it doesn't fit, its bigger than the original.

simonthemedic · 04-01-18, 05:13 PM

I have bought them from Maplins in the past, it's a small capless bulb, can't remember whether they plugged into the switch or I bent the small wires on the bulb and soldered them in. Later I replaced all the ones in my B2 with Led's and series resistors, fit and forget

andya · 04-01-18, 05:59 PM

Yes your right, a replacement bulb would need to be soldered in. I guess Audi's idea was for you to simply replace the whole switch if that bulb went. We don't have that option nowadays!

I'll try maplins - cheers for that

Ringmaster · 04-01-18, 07:53 PM

Andya,

May I ask, what shade of silver do you have on your wheels, as pictured in your Avatar?

andya · 04-01-18, 08:03 PM

that avatar pic is my old coupe I had a few years back. I did find out the paint code prior to getting them refurbed - I'll dig out the details.

andya · 04-01-18, 08:19 PM

I've remembered, and a quick google search to confirm - they were zermatt silver metallic LY7Y. I remember it well now, as the wheel refurbishers rang me up trying to find out the paint code after I had dropped them off. Minty on here brought them off me a couple of years back - if you want more pics, perhaps send him a line.

Cheers

Ringmaster · 05-01-18, 09:56 AM

Thank you Andya, that's been helpful...

20vcqdriver · 05-01-18, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andya

Yes your right, a replacement bulb would need to be soldered in. I guess Audi's idea was for you to simply replace the whole switch if that bulb went. We don't have that option nowadays!

I'll try maplins - cheers for that

I've converted to led

though also have a stock of original bulbs too

04-01-18, 04:38 PM	#3
andya Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1,149	I've got myself one of those 286 bulbs - it doesn't fit, its bigger than the original. __________________ 1985 Coupe Quattro 1986 Coupe 1.8 weber carb 1987 Coupe 2.2 GT

04-01-18, 05:59 PM	#5
andya Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1,149	Yes your right, a replacement bulb would need to be soldered in. I guess Audi's idea was for you to simply replace the whole switch if that bulb went. We don't have that option nowadays! I'll try maplins - cheers for that __________________ 1985 Coupe Quattro 1986 Coupe 1.8 weber carb 1987 Coupe 2.2 GT

04-01-18, 08:03 PM	#7
andya Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1,149	that avatar pic is my old coupe I had a few years back. I did find out the paint code prior to getting them refurbed - I'll dig out the details. __________________ 1985 Coupe Quattro 1986 Coupe 1.8 weber carb 1987 Coupe 2.2 GT Last edited by andya; 04-01-18 at 11:05 PM.

04-01-18, 08:19 PM	#8
andya Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hampshire Posts: 1,149	I've remembered, and a quick google search to confirm - they were zermatt silver metallic LY7Y. I remember it well now, as the wheel refurbishers rang me up trying to find out the paint code after I had dropped them off. Minty on here brought them off me a couple of years back - if you want more pics, perhaps send him a line. Cheers __________________ 1985 Coupe Quattro 1986 Coupe 1.8 weber carb 1987 Coupe 2.2 GT

04-01-18, 03:19 PM	#2
hotsnot Grown up member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ripon, North Yorkshire Posts: 59	I'm having a similar problem need bulbs for VDO gauges and heater control panel. I've think I've found the right ones but not sure - 286 bulbs?

04-01-18, 05:13 PM	#4
simonthemedic Grown up member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 57	I have bought them from Maplins in the past, it's a small capless bulb, can't remember whether they plugged into the switch or I bent the small wires on the bulb and soldered them in. Later I replaced all the ones in my B2 with Led's and series resistors, fit and forget

04-01-18, 07:53 PM	#6
Ringmaster Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,335	Andya, May I ask, what shade of silver do you have on your wheels, as pictured in your Avatar?

05-01-18, 09:56 AM	#9
Ringmaster Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,335	Thank you Andya, that's been helpful...