could anybody tell me if the outside temp read out,is on the dash of my s2 avant is ment to be lit or not????? before i take the dash apart to get to bulb.
best wishes james
best wishes james
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If I am not mistaken the digits are "lightened", not the background. So like the clock basically. However the temp display was an option, so doesn't have to be there.
If it's there you should be able to see some digits even without lighting.
I think the lighting is not over a "bulb".No power, no glory!
S4 Avant, 2003, K&N-filter, 18", RNS-E, enough audio
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There is a small bulb built into the temp display module which lights up the digits in red similar to the clock display when the ignition is on.Comment
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If you do replace it - it is a good option to install a 12V LED instead of the bulb. That will outlive the car. Needs to be a gentle hand with a soldering iron though.
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Have a look on Mike's site here.Originally posted by james s2could anybody tell me if the outside temp read out,is on the dash of my s2 avant is ment to be lit or not????? before i take the dash apart to get to bulb.
best wishes james
After having done 5 of these for people now, a little tip.
Do not completly unsolder the old bulb. The holes in the PCB are very tiny, and the legs of the LED are a lot bigger. If you drill the PCB to except the LED legs then you leave yourself with very little area on the reverse to resolder the new legs.
Best thing to do is to snip off the old bulb and leave it's legs sticking up, then solder on the LED.
How many times have I written legs
LED is best choice as a bulb will go again in the future with it being "on" all the time the ignition is on. Link to the LED to use here. you want the red CJ70M Led.2001 Avus Silver B5 RS4.
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Jase, is that the super bright or standard on that link?
I am deffo doing this as one of my "winter" projects....
Cheers,
SteveThe Perfectionist
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Yes Steve it's the CJ70M 3mm 12V Red SB (SuperBright) LED.Originally posted by Fat Audi 80Jase, is that the super bright or standard on that link?
I am deffo doing this as one of my "winter" projects....
Cheers,
Steve
2001 Avus Silver B5 RS4.
2004 A4 Avant 1.8T quattro Sport-LE.
1995 S2 Coupe - sold (sniff)Comment
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