Instrument cluster bulbs and sockets, identifying: Notes

CAUTION: Before working on the electrical system:

• Obtain radio anti -theft code.
• Ignition OFF !
• Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.

NOTE: After reconnecting battery:

• Activate vehicle equipment such as radio, clock and power windows as per Repair Manual and/or Owner's Manual.
• On vehicles equipped with OBD II, activate readiness code. Refer to READ MEASURING VALUE BLOCK (FUNCTION 08) .

NOTE:

• The instrument cluster should not be disassembled.
• For checking instrument cluster voltage supply, indicators and warning lights using VAG 1598 test box. Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER VOLTAGE SUPPLY FOR INDICATORS AND WARNING LIGHTS, CHECKING WITH VAG 1598 TEST BOX .
• For other electrical system and component troubleshooting procedures, refer to appropriate WIRING DIAGRAM article.

NOTE: The following list refers to items in Fig 1.

1. - Bulb with holder 
   • Instrument cluster light -L10-
   • 12V/2.0W
2. - Bulb with holder 
   1. Right turn signal indicator light -K94-
   2. 12 V/1.1 W
3. - Bulb with holder 
   • Headlight high beam indicator light -K1-
   • 12V/1.1 W
4. - Bulb with holder 
   • Left turn signal indicator light -K65-
   • 12 V/1.1 W
5. - Socket 1 for 28 -pin connector -T28 - 
   • Terminal identification. Refer to Terminal identification for instrument cluster 28-pin connector socket 1 (-T28-) 
6. - Bulb with holder 
   • Digital display light -L75-, illumination for digital clock or multi - function indicator
   • 12V/1.1 W
7. - Bulbs with holders 
   • For indicators and/or warning lights; applications depend on vehicle equipment
   • 12V/1.1 W
8. - Bulb with holder 
   • Illumination for speedometer -G21- and odometer
   • 12V/1.1 W
9. - Socket 2 for 28 -pin connector -T28b-
   • Terminal identification, refer to Terminal identification of instrument cluster 28-pin connector socket 2 (-T28b-) 

Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Cluster Bulbs And Sockets

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