VRSICK 0 Posted March 30, 2013 (edited) The passenger side sun visor bulbs need replacing as they don't work. I have taken the bulbs out and did abit of shopping around in my local area and on the bay but can't seem to find any..! Any1 know where to purchase these from? Cheers Edited March 31, 2013 by VRSICK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted March 31, 2013 Tried VW? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 0 Posted March 31, 2013 Dealer only part that believe it or not :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VRSICK 0 Posted March 31, 2013 Oh ok lol thanks peeps! I will give TPS a call after the bank holiday period. I hope it hasn't been discontinued lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VRSICK 0 Posted April 2, 2013 Rang up TPS today and got told they don't do just the bulbs, you've gota purchase the whole sun visor which is now obsolete....charming! Lol Any other recommendations welcome.... :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sankysvr6 0 Posted April 3, 2013 Post a picture up of the bulb and the holder that it sits in, might have to adapt it for a newer type bulb. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G60 CS 0 Posted April 3, 2013 Easier to assume everything is obsolete now when it comes to Corrado's, just found out G60 power steering belts are now obsolete, as are bonnet cables , brake master cylinders , power steering pumps and many of the other items I've had to replace recently. Interested to know how you get on as looks like one of mine has failed too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted April 3, 2013 Blimey, how often do you use the vanity mirrors? Neither of mine blew over 9 years / 140K :) Easier to assume everything is obsolete now when it comes to Corrado's, just found out G60 power steering belts are now obsolete, as are bonnet cables , brake master cylinders , power steering pumps and many of the other items I've had to replace recently. Power steering belt! FFS, that's just ridiculous. I have no idea why we are so loyal to VW. You can still get belts for Mercs and BMWs dating back to the 70s!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VRSICK 0 Posted April 5, 2013 Will have another search for the bulb if not, may need to consider other options. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wompa 0 Posted April 7, 2013 Bull****! I ordered just the bulbs! Cost about 2.5 pound each. Partnumber: N 90469701 M12V3W Tell your tired mechanic that he need to shape up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VRSICK 0 Posted April 11, 2013 Got hold of the bulbs and fitted them today. Still no sign of operation...!! ---------- Post added at 11:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:09 PM ---------- Bull****! I ordered just the bulbs! Cost about 2.5 pound each. Partnumber: N 90469701 M12V3W Tell your tired mechanic that he need to shape up. I had some incompetent sales rep initially at the other end of the phone at TPS but managed to get them ordered (even though it stated none in the country) when i went to pick up my service parts and engine mounts and finally got them today but still don't seem to be operational. Had to wait 3 days for a pair of bulbs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted April 12, 2013 You mean they don't work?? Can't be a fuse as other lights would be dead too but I would check/ re-seat the plug above the headlining (just unscrew the visor to pull down) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 0 Posted April 12, 2013 Got hold of the bulbs and fitted them today. Still no sign of operation...!! ---------- Post added at 11:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:09 PM ---------- I had some incompetent sales rep initially at the other end of the phone at TPS but managed to get them ordered (even though it stated none in the country) when i went to pick up my service parts and engine mounts and finally got them today but still don't seem to be operational. Had to wait 3 days for a pair of bulbs Get multi meter on the terminals mate see if you had power. When I was fitting new switches to my visors I'd noticed all the solder joints had broken. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sankysvr6 0 Posted April 12, 2013 Agree, get a meter on it to make sure you have the 12V there. If you need any soldering, just end up and i'll sort it out for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VRSICK 0 Posted April 12, 2013 Get multi meter on the terminals mate see if you had power. When I was fitting new switches to my visors I'd noticed all the solder joints had broken. Will check this defo Cheers :-) ---------- Post added at 10:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:35 PM ---------- Agree, get a meter on it to make sure you have the 12V there. If you need any soldering, just end up and i'll sort it out for you. Cheers for your input :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vwchimp 10 Posted April 13, 2013 Are those bulbs like some of the other bulbs on the interior and you have to put them in the correct way round? I changed my interior bulb and it didnt work. A mate suggested i turned it round and hey presto I had light in my cab again :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattPc 0 Posted April 13, 2013 Are those bulbs like some of the other bulbs on the interior and you have to put them in the correct way round? I changed my interior bulb and it didnt work. A mate suggested i turned it round and hey presto I had light in my cab again :) That doesn't make sense as they're not handed, just a simple filament bulb with no polarity. I would defiantly check the slide switch, mine had 'aged' inside causing the slider to not make contact. I have also found some LED bulbs on eBay that fit. Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vwchimp 10 Posted April 13, 2013 I know it doesnt but it happened strangely enough Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VRSICK 0 Posted April 13, 2013 Tbh I did try flipping it around and it made no difference. Still didn't work. I think I will need to start thinking outside the box like some of peeps have recommended. It's a shame though coz purchasing these bulbs wasn't an easy task. :-( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
