dash lights not a replaceable item - have to replace whole cluster??
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I called my local dealership today looking for replacement lights for the dash cluster and was told that the lights are not a replaceable item and that I would have to replace the entire cluster? ![Mad](https://www.audiforums.com/forum/images/smilies/mad.gif)
I just want to replace the lights - not the whole cluster. Where can I find lights at?
1998 A6 Quattro sedan - 2.8 - auto
Thanks.
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I just want to replace the lights - not the whole cluster. Where can I find lights at?
1998 A6 Quattro sedan - 2.8 - auto
Thanks.
Last edited by whitey; 09-04-2008 at 11:21 AM.
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BULL ****!!! I hate it when the dealership and others make stupid remarks.
The lights can be replaced on the dash of a 1998 A6 instrument pannel-cluster. I have done it on numerous vehicles including my current 97 A6... The bulbs are special but can be purchased on-line for around $3 each -- (Awhile ago I saw some for around $1.50) Bentley shows the location of the bulbs and a search of a few Audi web sites will tell you how to remove the cluster. It is a simple job --- I did the last one in about an hour- including taking a few minute to drink a cool one and making the inevidable pit stop because the liquid did not have to slow down to change color...
The lights can be replaced on the dash of a 1998 A6 instrument pannel-cluster. I have done it on numerous vehicles including my current 97 A6... The bulbs are special but can be purchased on-line for around $3 each -- (Awhile ago I saw some for around $1.50) Bentley shows the location of the bulbs and a search of a few Audi web sites will tell you how to remove the cluster. It is a simple job --- I did the last one in about an hour- including taking a few minute to drink a cool one and making the inevidable pit stop because the liquid did not have to slow down to change color...
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The lights can be replaced on the dash of a 1998 A6 instrument pannel-cluster. I have done it on numerous vehicles including my current 97 A6... The bulbs are special but can be purchased on-line for around $3 each -- (Awhile ago I saw some for around $1.50) Bentley shows the location of the bulbs and a search of a few Audi web sites will tell you how to remove the cluster. It is a simple job --- I did the last one in about an hour- including taking a few minute to drink a cool one and making the inevidable pit stop because the liquid did not have to slow down to change color...
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To remove the cluster (from what I've read) pull the trim ring off from the bottom of the cluster, remove 2 screws, unplug the connections and the cluster should come out...there is also a write up on audiworld...
Now, easy question - where do you find the bulbs? Advance doesn't carry them and the dealer has already told me they can't get them. I found a kit on blauparts, but it's only for '97 models - not '98.
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I duno I think the reason for the forums is to have people help eachother out with stuff. If I knew what I was doin i'd tell you man.