Bulbs for Instrument cluster and aux gauges

[Jonnybravo]

Simple question, where is best to source a few new bulbs from ? I'm sure the one in the auxillary gauge is just like the ones that Vauxhall used and I have got some somewhere but can't seem to find them right now.

I think its the ambient temp that needs replacing if their any different ?

Are they available through the dealers or would a motor factors have them ?

[mcandmar]

I have seen them on ebay, and i think they are listed in the Maplins catalog. As far as i know they are a standard automotive part so motor factors should be able to source them too. Ambient temp display has soldered in bulbs, available from ebay or Maplins.

http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=39163

[JP]

bought mine from a main dealer. there's different powered ones too. If you check in your clocks which ones are the 1.5 or 2 watt ones and order those for all the dials then you instantly have a brightness upgrade too

[simon20vq]

Ebay about 2 quid for 10!

[Fat Audi 80]

Be careful with the high wattage dash bulbs. I believe there is a theory that the extra heat can lead to the clusters peeling. I would recommend staying with the correct wattage if you can....

[Jonnybravo]

Thanks for the info guys. I'll have a look for the ones I need and get then ordered.

[mcandmar]

Agree with Steve, dont fit higher rated bulbs. I even melted the inside of a fog light switch with a higher watt bulb.

[haaran]

Have a look here...

http://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/

[j_jza80]

Do the replacement bulbs all require soldering in, or is there a like for like swap?

[simon20vq]

If its for the cluster on dash or aux gauges they just push in, if for switchs I believe you need to solder

[Roach]

Got mine from main dealer orange ones part no 893 919 040 c,white ones 4A0 919 040 c

[j_jza80]

Thanks

They're from the dial cluster, I need one clear, and the one from the ambient temp display is missing so I'm not sure what colour I need, though I suspect it's orange.

[j_jza80]

Has anyone an idea of the cost of these? Tia.

[mcandmar]

Not sure of the cost but can be bought on ebay or from main dealer. There are a few different ratings, 1.1w, 1.2w, and 2w bulbs, each type has a different colour base. I "think" the main cluster uses 1.1w bulbs with an orange base. Outside temperature gauge needs taken apart and a new bulb soldered in place.

[j_jza80]

The ones in mine have able base. (goes off to eBay...) thanks