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Source for 850 defrost/fog/moonroof switch lights

posted by  nebulous1 on  Tue Sep 17 09:33 CST 2002
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I need a source for the bulbs inisde the switches for the moonroof, refrost, and fog lights etc. in my 94 850. These are probably the same as in the 70 series cars. All of them are burnt out. I popped out the moonroof switch and quickly determined the bulb isn't really meant to be replaced. It is very small and snaps into a molded plastic feature on the switch body. There are long leads that are soldered on. Anyway, I refuse to pay what I'm sure is a very high price for one of these switches when only the bulb is burnt out. Does anyone know of a source for these. They have to be available somewhere. There's no number on them that I can see. They are not the same as the bulb inside the headlight switch, bulb style #2721. This one is replaceable. The one's I'm looking for appear to be similar to those used in the instrument cluster of a 240, only with longer leads. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Ben








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    Source for 850 defrost/fog/moonroof switch lights

    posted by  TomL on  Wed Sep 18 19:14 CST 2002
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    Try this URL http://www.sacramentoelectronics.com/panel_lamps/miniaturelamps.html

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    Tom 69-1800S, 72-1800ES, 96-850T








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    Source for 850 defrost/fog/moonroof switch lights

    posted by  tonyg on  Wed Sep 18 03:22 CST 2002
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    Yep, '94 and earlier models cannot replace the bulbs in the switch. You have to replace the entire toggle switch...but wait...before you do that, ask for the newer design found on later models. They are ergonomically better and the bulbs can now be changed in the future...same price as the ones for '94. Tip: dim your instrument/console using the dimmer found above your lamp switch from say 100% brightness to around 90% brightness...you won't have to change bulbs for years to come after that.....I haven't changed a bulb in over three years...BTW, when I purchased my '94 850 I had ALL the toggle switches updated to the newer design...







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