dash lights

[GothicVash]

ok so i got my 98 outback and i dunno how to explain this other then the buttons for the airconditioner and hazard .. etc. dont light up unless their pushed. is their supposed to be a backlight for them at night or a fuze mabey or something idk. but they all light up when pushed so is it like only the backlight ones broke.

[2.5GT]

They do light up.

Here's a link on the How To.
http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26408

[Huffer]

To paraphrase:

Subaru Genuine Part numbers, for the two little light bulbs it's#72351AC061 called BULB MODE TEMP, and for the long one it's#72351AC051 called BULB FAN. Looks a lot better when I can see what I'm doing at night when I'm driving. Nice write up... O yeah they are $2.21 each.


What you'll need:

* Philips head screwdriver (magnetized prefreably)
* Bulbs from Subaru Dealer
* Needle Nose Pliers
* Regular Pliers
* A few 5/16" and 3/16" E-Type Retaining rings beacuse like me, you'll probably drop them and loose them
* Small box to put the screws and retaining rings in


On the Plastic cover with the Hazard switch in it, unclip the vents and remove. Unscrew the two screws that hold the hazard switch in and take that out. The silvery heat cover is basically a sticker and can be peeled off the side of the switch to reveal the bulb, remove, replace and congrats, you're all set. Put everything back together and reconnect the battery. The lights should be all set to go.

Pics:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/HVAC1-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/HVAC2-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/HVAC3-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/HVAC4-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/HVAC5-2.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/HVAC6-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/10/HVAC-1.jpg

Damn good find that thread!

[jey]

There is also this thread that is in the Threads of Note:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/viewtopic.php?t=1904