Re: 164: int. temp display backlight fix

[Alan Lambert <gerard@domain.elided>]

Re below--

how hard was it to get behind the dash to find the problem?


On Thu, 10 Feb 2000, Jeff Matson wrote:

> When I bought my 164 the ext. temp backlight was out.  Turns out there's
> a regular little incandescent bulb back there in a tiny plastic socket. 
> I was unable to get an exact replacement (though didn't look TOO hard),
> but found the correct bulb at Radio Shack with bare leads, which I
> soldered very carefully into place.  Can't remember if I soldered into
> the socket or right to the board - probably into the socket.  I would
> assume that the interior temp display uses a similar bulb, so this
> procedure should work for you too.  Someone will correct me if I'm worng
> there...
> 
> Jeff Matson
> Harvard, MA
> '74 GTV 2000
> '91 164L
> 
> 

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Alan G. Lambert___________________________________<gerard@domain.elided>
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