Dashboard bulb replacement

2000 VOLKSWAGEN POLO
120,000 MILES • 1.0L • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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JURGEN BLIESSEN
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The Bulbs in the speedometer are mostly blown and the one or two that are working going on and off. also, in damp or rainy weather the warning light for engine overheating comes on after a minute or two. when I switch the engine off and on it stays off.
Feb 7, 2017 at 1:20 PM
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Hey JURGEN,

Sorry for the slow response, it has been super busy. This sounds like to separate problems, first plug a scanner in to see what code you have, here is a guide

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Then you need to remove the cluster to replace the bulbs, this video will give you an idea how how to do it

https://youtu.be/_HEC44xENxw


Please let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken

Feb 13, 2017 at 9:14 AM
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JURGEN BLIESSEN
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My Polo has a separate Speedometer and Rev counter (both round and with what looks like 3mm Allenkey Screws)so the Video you put up is no good to me but thanks anyway
Feb 13, 2017 at 9:56 AM
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The video gives you an idea of what you are in for.
Feb 13, 2017 at 1:32 PM