Working Ash Tray Bulb...

[VR6Pete 0]

As I cant seem to be able to get hold of an ashtray bulb from the dealers anymore, can anyone offer a working one?

 

cheers

 

Pete

[davidwort 0]

try the one with the 'D' suffix from the dealer instead, that's the clear version, used on loads of VW's up to Sharan, so they may still do that.

 

or solder one of these in: http://www.maplin.co.uk/wire-endedfilament-type-1954

Edited February 27, 2012 by davidwort

[VR6Pete 0]

I did some searching on here for an alternative one, but when it came looked totally different!!

 

I couldnt see how it was possible to solder a new bulb in as the bulb seemed resessed into the plastic holder device thing? :)

[tony_ack 0]

I picked one up from the dealers a few months back? In fact I picked up a few bulbs as I was doing all the centre console bulbs at the same time.

 

I have one bulb left but it's clear, so don't know if it's the same one - part no is 6K0919243. Think it is for the cig lighter illumination, but could also be used in the ashtray?

[OllieVR6 0]

Is it just the green bulb your after or the unit that it goes in? I think I have a green bulb spare...

[VR6Pete 0]

Can you take pics? Its the entire bit that the terminal plugs into ? black plastic thingy that the bulb is part of? I thought it was a clear bulb? :)

[davidwort 0]

I did some searching on here for an alternative one, but when it came looked totally different!!

 

I couldnt see how it was possible to solder a new bulb in as the bulb seemed resessed into the plastic holder device thing? :)

 

 

there's always a way :)

the pins of the holder contacts have the bulb soldered directly to them IIRC, the old styleheater controls have a similar arrangement.

you can heat the pins gently with a soldering iron, push them out of the plastic, solder on a new bulb and then push them back in.

Bit of a fiddle, but it can be done, I'd probably fit a bright LED instead now, but the bulbs last years to be fair.

[VR6Pete 0]

To be fair, I'd need abulb holder too... I've lost mine :)

[vornwend 0]

I have one (black plastic connector and bulb) from a breaker - looking at £5 delivered as it compromises selling the ashtray. It looks to me like it was a painted green bulb but most of that has flaked away. The black plastic holder slots into a white casing which slots into top of the the ashtray - let me know if you need both. The black plastic holder is p/n 357 919 243a, The bulb works

[VR6Pete 0]

Hi thanks for that detailed description - I have the rest - its just literally the black plastic holder (with bulb) I have the white casing etc...

 

could you drop me a PM with your paypal details mate?

 

This is my last bulb to replace in the car! whooo

[OllieVR6 0]

I will photograph what I have as well. It's at my mums house so I can't do it until probably Thursday.

[tony_ack 0]

Sorry been away, but looks like you're sorted now. Let me know if you're still stuck.

[owen g60 10]

im in need of one of these as ive found out mine doesnt work

[VR6Pete 0]

Niceone mate. Got the bulb ok! I think I've lost part of my holder!! Should it have a cover over the front of the bulb? See pic :)

[guildmage 11]

Yes there should be a clear/transparent plastic cover.

[VR6Pete 0]

Arse :-) wonder where that has gone ! Best have a good look around my garage tomorrow

[owen g60 10]

Anyone got a complete module??

 

Removed my bulb and holder now can't find it.

 

If not I'm gonna make something myself

[Anton Sobriquet 0]

My bulb's not working either. Didn't even know the ashtray was illuminated until I saw this thread...

 

VAGCAT lists the plastic holder unit including the green bulb (PN 357919243 LAMPENTRAE) at €3.90 each.

 

Classic Parts Germany, maybe?

Edited March 8, 2012 by Anton Sobriquet