dash lights

[cdolsen1]

I've been looking for info on dash lights. I want brighter lights. I only see two lights in the dash and they hardly work.
LED might be better?
Where do you get them?
Thanks

[Tcash]

Search this topic... for "Dash Lights" LED lighting upgrades FAQ

Light Bulb Chart T2

[telford dorr]

Just did mine - results are wonderful:

Note pic is a trial fit on a junk instrument cluster, hence no speedo needle...
See more pics on page 9 of the link above.
Also see this link for details (available 9am-9pm pacific time).
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In theory, theory works in practice; in practice, it doesn't - William T. Harbaugh
When you're dead, you don't know you're dead. The pain is only felt by others.
Same thing happens when you're stupid. - Philippe Geluck
More VW electrical at http://telforddorr.com/ (available 9am to 9pm PST)

[static]

re: LED dash lights...

I ordered two from some place, had 'em installed and neither worked. Phooey.

Next, I ordered two from Superbright LEDS. One worked, but the other blew out immediately. Being a cheapskate, I sent it back under warranty.

Immediately, Superbright LEDs UPS'ed me a new one. They lost money on that deal!

Now I have them both working and I am happy.

Those of us of a certain age need the extra brightness.

[Tcash]

[hazetguy]

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=251695

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=343154

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=484586

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=521993
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[telford dorr]

While we're on this topic, does anyone have a recommendation for quality LED bulbs that will fit the wedge-based sockets in a VDO tach (333051d)? Trying to avoid buying low quality stuff that is DOA...
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'71 panel, now with FI
'Experience' is the ability to recognize a mistake when you're making it again - Franklin P. Jones
In theory, theory works in practice; in practice, it doesn't - William T. Harbaugh
When you're dead, you don't know you're dead. The pain is only felt by others.
Same thing happens when you're stupid. - Philippe Geluck
More VW electrical at http://telforddorr.com/ (available 9am to 9pm PST)

[mygreenbus]

I bought LEDs from SuperBrite. Blue, love them.
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'72 Bus

[ivwshane]

[telford dorr]

Yes. An off-the-shelf LED dimmer works fine. I built my own, however.
The camera makes the pic look too bright. Actually, its fine.
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'71 panel, now with FI
'Experience' is the ability to recognize a mistake when you're making it again - Franklin P. Jones
In theory, theory works in practice; in practice, it doesn't - William T. Harbaugh
When you're dead, you don't know you're dead. The pain is only felt by others.
Same thing happens when you're stupid. - Philippe Geluck
More VW electrical at http://telforddorr.com/ (available 9am to 9pm PST)

[DucksHockey]

I bought my LED lights from Auto-Hub.

I bought the following:
2 for the instruments (clear)
1 for the turn signals (green)
1 for the oil (red)
1 for the parking lights (green)
2 for the dome lights (clear)

Do not replace the generator/alternator light as the alternator needs an incandescent light in order to produce electricity.

They have been great!
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1971 Bus
2161 Full-flow Engine
Dual HPMX 44's
Vintage Speed Exhaust and Shifter

1972 Karmann Ghia Convertible
2007 Full-flow Engine
Dual HPMX 40's
Vintage Speed Exhaust and Shifter

1973 Thing
1904 Full-flow Engine
Dual HPMX 40's

[Ry-dog]

telford dorr wrote:

[telford dorr]

Thanks for the info.
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'71 panel, now with FI
'Experience' is the ability to recognize a mistake when you're making it again - Franklin P. Jones
In theory, theory works in practice; in practice, it doesn't - William T. Harbaugh
When you're dead, you don't know you're dead. The pain is only felt by others.
Same thing happens when you're stupid. - Philippe Geluck
More VW electrical at http://telforddorr.com/ (available 9am to 9pm PST)

[telford dorr]

[Ry-dog]

Sorry to hear it didn't work out.. I didn't get the 194 myself, so I did not know first hand. $16/bulb does sound quite expensive, especially for those of us that added 2 VDO bulb bases to replace the stock background lights for the instrument cluster.
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'70 Westy
'14 Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel

[chabanais]

I installed green LEDs and they work great. There are replacement bulbs available.

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[Magion]

That clock! Did you install it or your bus came with it aka unicorn?
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1975 Westfalia in Brilliant Orange
1995 Westfalia in Caribbean Green

[jtauxe]

As you consider colors, keep in mind that there are physiological reasons to choose red. Ships use red light in the wheelhouse because red does not destroy your night vision.
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1969 Transporter, 1971 Westfalia, 1976, 1977, 1976, 1977, 1971, 1973, 1977 Westfalias,
1979 Champagne Sunroof, 1974 Westfalia Automatic, 1979 Transporter, 1972 Sportsmobile, 1973 Transporter Wild Westerner, 1974 Westfalia parts bus, 1975 Mexican single cab *FOR SALE*, 1978 Irish 4-door double cab RHD

[chabanais]

Gas heater timer clock produced for 6 months back in 1972 and about as rare as a stock VW Bus heating system keeping you toasty warm in sub-zero temperatures.

Took me 15 years to find it and a lot of treasure to get it.

[Magion]

I bet. my Westfalia came with factory BA6. It is my dream to find clock with timer but because it is 1975 the clusters are grey face. I only hope it does not take me 15 years
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1975 Westfalia in Brilliant Orange
1995 Westfalia in Caribbean Green