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Re: Window Switch Bulbs Burn Out

>From: [email protected]
>Date: Thu, 22 Aug 1996 20:40:28 -0400 (EDT)
>Subject: Bulbs Burnt Out
>
>Frank wrote:  
>   >  I've also heard people compaining about the poor
>>fit with the glove compartment door or interior switch bulbs burning out
>>i.e. power window switches, headlight switches, etc. 
>
>Now that Frank mentions it, anyone replaced one of the bulbs that illuminate
>the HVAC controls in the center dash?  And my drivers side power window
>switch light has gone out...Do I need to replace the whole switch or just a
>bulb.  Any tips on how to do either of these is appreciated.
>BTW...The parts guy at VOB told me THEY recommend replacement of the entire
>headlight switch when that bulb went out.  I THINK that part was somewhere
>in the 40 to 50 dollar range.  Someone on this list informed me to simply
>get the bullet bulb from the dealer, and told me how E-Z it was to replace
>just the bulb.
>VOB.  A-holes.
>
>Ron
>1992 318is
>Bowie, MD

Ron,

You should replace the entire window switch.  You can actually just pull it
out from its edges.  A new one should cost around $10 bucks or so, but don't
quote me on it.  :)


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