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Question about this little bulb

Postby tescoking » Tue Dec 11, 2012 11:41 pm

Do you guys know what size is this bulb? Where can I find it? Will I be able to find a blue one, if not what can I possiblely do to change the colour to blue? Many thanks.
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Re: Question about this little bulb

Postby and1 » Wed Dec 12, 2012 12:05 am

Looks like either a T5 or T3 bulb. Alternatively you can just replace the red condom that's on top of the bulb with a blue one.
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Re: Question about this little bulb

Postby tescoking » Wed Dec 12, 2012 1:40 am

so is that bulb by itself or the whole black stand with the bulb together? and where can i find that bulb and the blue rubber thing?
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Re: Question about this little bulb

Postby aka_juffa » Wed Dec 12, 2012 9:13 am

There has been a number of previous posts in the forum about changing the OEM dash bulbs for LED. The idea being that you can buy replacement LED bulbs in various colours.

Here is a couple of threads which may assist you.

viewtopic.php?f=55&t=50281&hilit=bulb

viewtopic.php?f=55&t=37225&hilit=bulb

Hope that helps.
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Re: Question about this little bulb

Postby tescoking » Wed Dec 12, 2012 1:52 pm

checked already, but those are something different, mine is from the lower dash, also I don't think that is T10 or T5, because I have changed my dashboard light too, the one I am holding is from the place that you adjust the brightness level for the dash, and this is the little bulb behind the controler, I just don't know what size is it.
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Re: Question about this little bulb

Postby and1 » Wed Dec 12, 2012 3:44 pm

Finally had some time to look properly.

Have a look here:
http://autolumination.com/74.htm

Half way down the page. They are called Neo-Wedge bulbs. You'll need either a T3 or T4 base. Pretty sure it's probably a T3.

Otherwise just go to your auto store and ask for rubber bulb covers or condoms. Bring the bulb along and they'll know what you're after.
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Re: Question about this little bulb

Postby bruce » Wed Dec 12, 2012 3:45 pm

Repco will have one. Just go to the Parts counter.

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Re: Question about this little bulb

Postby Mr Morlock » Wed Dec 12, 2012 5:49 pm

Bursons might be a go- they are more savvy on spares than Repco- look on line and see if Narva list it in their catalog

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Re: Question about this little bulb

Postby tescoking » Fri Dec 14, 2012 2:13 am

thank you guys, you've really helped me out a lot, much appreciated, case close :lol:
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