Golf mk4 heater controls, no lights

[carl350i]

Hi, the heater controls on my golf mk4 gti T do not light up when the lights are turned on. Is it a control panel change? cheers.

[martycossie]

if u pull the senter knob off wife pear of plers theres a small bulb in ther that light all up

[carl350i]

I'll have a look and report back, cheers.

[AdrianR]

It's a tiny little bulb. Top tip is to use a short length of washer hose to remove/insert it.

[Hereward]

I have this same problem on my 1999 Mk4. I followed the useful tip of removing the fan speed knob to check the bulb but the bulb filament is intact. What is the next connection to check? Many thanks.

[carl350i]

Got the bulb out, pretty black, just need to find a replacement, halfords?

Also I cant believe this little bulb powers up the whole heater panel!!!

[carl350i]

Fixed, the bulb no. is 286 and its 12v 1.2w, £1.99 from halfords or 45p with a trade card. I had to wiggle it about in the holder for it to work, so it might be worth a go. Also it does light up the whole heater panel. cheers.

[koolchris99]

mine just went too.

do i just pull the middle switch?