Instrument Cluster - Intermittent Loss of Illumination

Group: 90

Number: 97-02

Date: July 9, 1997

Subject:
Instrument Cluster Illumination, Intermittent

Model(s):
Golf, GTI, Jetta, Jetta GLX US 1995
CAN 1993 --> 1995

Supersedes T.B. Group 90 Number 95-07 dated Oct. 20, 1995

Superseded due to Part Identifier and Labor Operation change at the end of this bulletin.

Condition

Some vehicles with daytime running lights can experience loss of instrument cluster illumination if driven for extended durations.

This is caused by a reduction in tension between the bulb holder contacts and the bulb holder housing.

Service

Replace original instrument cluster housing with 1996 version, which offers improved tension between the bulb holder contacts and bulb holder housing. Part number is dependent upon model and equipment level:

USA

Model/Equipment Part Number

5 Spd. Manual 1HM919053D
Automatic 1HM919053E

Canada

Model/Equipment Part Number

5 Spd. Manual Gas 1HM919053B
Automatic Gas 1HM919053C
5 Spd. Manual Diesel 1HM919053
Automatic Diesel 1HM919053A

Caution!
Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your Parts Dept. for the latest parts information.

- Obtain customers radio security code.

- Remove battery ground (GND) strap.

- Remove instrument cluster assembly.





- Remove eight screws retaining instrument cluster to housing (arrows).

- Slide instrument cluster out of original housing, and into new housing.

- Reinstall eight retaining screws.

- Transfer both illumination bulb holders, with bulbs, from original housing into new housing.

- Reinstall instrument cluster assembly.

- Reconnect battery ground (GND) strap.

- Re-code radio.

When procedure applies to vehicles within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty use the following:

Part Identifier: 9025
Labor Operation: 9025510 60 TU