Dash Switch Bulbs

Post by **kaireland** » 09 Mar 2011, 09:48

I have picked up a new '97 R that had major dash light issues. I decided that I should just go ahead and replace all of the bulbs why I have everything apart. I found the Repair Database entry for getting the switch bulbs online. Since I really didn't want to order bulbs I thought I would check Radio Shack. They carry these bulbs as part number 272-1092. They are 2 for $1.99 and stocked in all of my local Radio Shack stores.

I hope this helps anyone that needs to replace these bulbs.

zhenya · Post by **zhenya** » 09 Mar 2011, 10:15

Yes, I think that was noted in this Volvo 816 radio bulb replacement article, which also notes that a Honda Accord clock bulb works in the radio and in most of the dash switches. That's where I bought mine - I think they were about $2/each, and you don't have to re-use the base.

CapeCodRon · Post by **CapeCodRon** » 09 Mar 2011, 11:02

I just did my odometer gear fix, which was on here with the tutorial on my '97 850 GLT and while I had it out, I also purchased dash board "idiot lamps" for lack of a proper terminology, and being a shoe box Chevy guy all my life, from a company in Connecticutt. eEuroparts.com PN 419101. These were the same lamp as original unit, also, Osram was the manufacturer and they are a Flosser lamp. These were 99 cents each, and no rebuild necessary, camewith the base. Shipping was a little steap. For about $30 I had 20 lamps delivered plus the 4, W3W, PN 4090, replacements for the main guage illumination.

barneybox · Post by **barneybox** » 02 Nov 2011, 20:41

zhenya wrote:Yes, I think that was noted in this Volvo 816 radio bulb replacement article, which also notes that a Honda Accord clock bulb works in the radio and in most of the dash switches. That's where I bought mine - I think they were about $2/each, and you don't have to re-use the base.

Did these work out alright?

Are these the same bulbs for used in the switches for the rear fog light, seat heater, headlight and w/e/s switch?

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 02 Nov 2011, 20:48

The switch lights have a totally different base so the idiot lamps are not compatible with the switches. There are also two different sockets lengths on the switch lamps.

...Lee