I've noticed recently that there is no light on the RPM meter (to the right on the dash) on my Jetta (1992 TD), where as the light on the speedometer (left on the dash) looks normal. Is it easy to replace the bulb in the dash? Anyone have step-by-step instructions?
I wouldn't say it's easy, but rather quite involved. First remove the steering wheel. This will give you easier access to the gauge cluster and help in removing the dash face panel. Next, remove the dash face( remove all screws that hold in the panel and the heater control levers, some screws are behind switches) Next, remove screws holding in the gauge cluster, this unit will now pivot back and forth on a rod. Flip cluster forward and detach speedo cable from the rear(large white clip in back). Pull cluster out and look for black rubber plugs with two wires coming out of them. These are the bulb holders. Simply unplug the old bulb and replace with new ones. The reassembly is just the reverse. When I did this it took a shit load of time because I didn't remove the steering wheel. It really impedes moving the gauge cluster into a position that allows access to the rear of the gauges. Hope this helps, the manuals certainly didn't.
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