I recently noticed that the orange ring that glows around the cig. lighter in the center console(when you turn the light switch ON) does not glow any more? The lighter still works. So I guess its a burnt out bulb in that. Anybody know how to fix/replace it? Please help.
Cigarette lighter light (orange ring) does not illuminate.. :confused:
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Re: Cigarette lighter light (orange ring) does not illuminate.. 
(sameero)
I have a similar problem on my '99 B5. One of the dashboard vent lights doesn't work. When I brought it to the dealer back in August for routine maintenance, I asked him about it. His said that it was a relay switch in the dash board that connects to a fiber optic line that provides the light. It was $75 for the relay and $90 in labor if I wanted to fix it. I decided to pass. If that's the setup for the vent lights, I imagine the cigarette lighter illumination works the same way. Hope this helps.
(sameero)I have a similar problem on my '99 B5. One of the dashboard vent lights doesn't work. When I brought it to the dealer back in August for routine maintenance, I asked him about it. His said that it was a relay switch in the dash board that connects to a fiber optic line that provides the light. It was $75 for the relay and $90 in labor if I wanted to fix it. I decided to pass. If that's the setup for the vent lights, I imagine the cigarette lighter illumination works the same way. Hope this helps.
Re: Cigarette lighter light (sameero)
Changing the bulb is a complete b%tch.
You need to remove the entire center console to gain access to the ashtray and cigarette lighter. There is a small bulb that lights both the tray and the orange ring which must be replaced. If no one posts the steps for the center console removal I will post this evening from home where I have the file saved. I needed to go through this process when I added an additional 12V Powerpoint to the console for my cellular phone.
As far as part number for the bulb I will look on my electronic parts CD and post that, as well.
Joe
Changing the bulb is a complete b%tch.
You need to remove the entire center console to gain access to the ashtray and cigarette lighter. There is a small bulb that lights both the tray and the orange ring which must be replaced. If no one posts the steps for the center console removal I will post this evening from home where I have the file saved. I needed to go through this process when I added an additional 12V Powerpoint to the console for my cellular phone.
As far as part number for the bulb I will look on my electronic parts CD and post that, as well.
Joe
Re: Cigarette lighter light (Donuts)
Donuts
I would appreciate if you could post the info for the center console removal. Thats a pain, just to replace a bulb in the ashtray.
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Daffypassat
Your problem is different. If you are talking about changing the bulb which lights up the fan speed switch, temp control, its not too difficult to change the bulb for that. The bulb is less than $2 and it takes about 5 mins to change it. Let me know your email if you want a TSB for that. $$$90 for labor
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Donuts
I would appreciate if you could post the info for the center console removal. Thats a pain, just to replace a bulb in the ashtray.
Daffypassat
Your problem is different. If you are talking about changing the bulb which lights up the fan speed switch, temp control, its not too difficult to change the bulb for that. The bulb is less than $2 and it takes about 5 mins to change it. Let me know your email if you want a TSB for that. $$$90 for labor
Re: Cigarette lighter light (sameero)
Here are the steps that you will need to follow...
1) Remove small oval screw covers on each side of 'center console'
2) Remove each screw
3) Remove rear ash tray
4) Open rear cupholder, you will see 2 bolts, remove
5) Remove rectangular rubber insert closest to the passenger seat
6) Remove third nut
7) Lift 'center console' out of the way
8) Remove shifter knob and boot (if you have a manual)
9) Grasp front section of 'center console'
10) Pull to wards back of car
11) Unplug wiring
12) Reverse procedure
Bulb & Bulb Holder: 191-919-243-D
I checked on parts.com and it is lists/sells for $5.52. Good luck with the change...just don't take it to the dealer @ $45/hour.
[Modified by Donuts, 7:19 PM 11-29-2001]
Here are the steps that you will need to follow...
1) Remove small oval screw covers on each side of 'center console'
2) Remove each screw
3) Remove rear ash tray
4) Open rear cupholder, you will see 2 bolts, remove
5) Remove rectangular rubber insert closest to the passenger seat
6) Remove third nut
7) Lift 'center console' out of the way
8) Remove shifter knob and boot (if you have a manual)
9) Grasp front section of 'center console'
10) Pull to wards back of car
11) Unplug wiring
12) Reverse procedure
Bulb & Bulb Holder: 191-919-243-D
I checked on parts.com and it is lists/sells for $5.52. Good luck with the change...just don't take it to the dealer @ $45/hour.
[Modified by Donuts, 7:19 PM 11-29-2001]
...change light
its easy these guys are doing unneccesary work.. all u gotta do is take out the ashray take off the screws.. then on the bottom are to tabs with flathead you pry softly up n it should come right out..then the black bulb housing comes apart dont evn gotta take it apart from cigarette lighter.
its easy these guys are doing unneccesary work.. all u gotta do is take out the ashray take off the screws.. then on the bottom are to tabs with flathead you pry softly up n it should come right out..then the black bulb housing comes apart dont evn gotta take it apart from cigarette lighter.
i had the same problem
1.remove small oval screw covers on each side of 'center console'
2.remove each screw
3.remove rear ashtray
4.slid out rear cup holder and remove the bolts there
5.there's another bolt hidden under one of the plastic little mats in the center console
6.remove hand brake cover, lift up center console and unplug gas door button
7.now remove the front side of the console and unplug wiring
the bulb is held by a plastic "holder" that slides down the cig. lighter, i took that and went to the dealer so i was able to explain better what i needed, i went a couple of times and they couldnt find the bulb but its there they just gotta try diff. ways to find it in their system.
this is what i did:
1.remove small oval screw covers on each side of 'center console'
2.remove each screw
3.remove rear ashtray
4.slid out rear cup holder and remove the bolts there
5.there's another bolt hidden under one of the plastic little mats in the center console
6.remove hand brake cover, lift up center console and unplug gas door button
7.now remove the front side of the console and unplug wiring
the bulb is held by a plastic "holder" that slides down the cig. lighter, i took that and went to the dealer so i was able to explain better what i needed, i went a couple of times and they couldnt find the bulb but its there they just gotta try diff. ways to find it in their system.
the only way to get to the f... bulb in my 98 Passat is to remove the whole center console, which is not hard btw
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