SUBJECT

2003 VW 24v GTI VR6

aka MkIV or Mk4 body style

201hp / 200 lb-ft Torque (Stock)

Purchased 12/27/09 from 2nd owner with 69,400 miles.

Acquired car with following mods:

Cold Air Intake (CAI) "Unknown Brand"
3" stainless catback exhaust, resonator delete
Upgraded brakes all around. Slotted and cross-drilled
Clear side turn signal lenses
De-badged
18 OEM wheels from a VW R32
R32 pedel set
Alpine head unit with 7" touchscreen DVD/TV/iPod
Alpine amp & Rockford Fosgate sub

Mods performed since ownership:

Unitronics Stage 1+ ECU Flash (+18hp)
Euro Headlight Switch
BFI Stage 2 Dogbone Mount

Friday, January 22, 2010

Replace Climate Control's Back Lighting

I have the standard dial version of climate controls right below the radio and are illumianated with 1 bulb.  I test drove the car during the day and had tested the headlights but didnt notice the lights were out behind the HVAC controls.  With the dark limo tint at night it was impossible to see the controls so I set out to get it replaced asap. The bulb is a Sylvania 2721 at any corner auto parts store.

Replaced by turning the fan speed switch to the 12 o'clock position and pulling straight out.  Once removed I could grab the tiny lightbulb out with a set of needle nose pliers.  Next time I'll put double sided tape on the pliers as the force required to hold the bulb enough to pull it out of its socket caused me to smash the bulb as it poped out.  So I was lucky, the bulb was out and just had to clean up a small amount of thin glass.  Put the new bulb in ($1.70 for 2), replaced the dial and voila! ..let there be light

Easy fix

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