Saturn Heater A/C Control Bulb Replacement
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This video is not meant to be a definitive how to.Always consult a professional repair manual before starting your repair.I am not responsible for any problems that you might incur by watching or following this video.Follow at your own risk.
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Richpin, do you know the part number for the heater/AC control bulbs in a first gen? The ones that are up on a plastic pedestal? They are different in a first gen than they are in this second Gen example.
Good afternoon, Rich. I have an issue with my 1995 Saturn sl1 heater. The heater was working perfectly fine until today. I turn the heater on 1 2 3 but it doesn't turn on, then i turn the knob to the 4th, that's when the heater starts to work again. What could it be?
My bulb was in there so tight I had to cut the hose and use several ends, one after the other, since they weakened from my wiggling them around. Killer tight bulb. Next time I may rough up the bulb and drill a quarter inch or so hole in the end of a dowel and epoxy the bulb into it, wait till hardens, pull out and discard. The guy at the automotive parts store tried to pull it out with fingers and just concluded that it is all one piece! Then I saw this video and decided to try using the tubing. I got it at ACE hardware store, the guy said here, just take some, no charge. 🙂
I need one on my Mitsubishi Galant.
too different from my gen 3 which needs bulbs. the unit is full of cables and pulleys, its a little too intimidating without a video to tackle..
Thank you from the bottom of my heart including naming the bulbs "heater control bulbs" and #74. While replacing the shift cable I noticed both heat and AC bulbs were hanging down and I couldn't see where to install them. Also, good tip on the hose for removal. Strange fun fact: I bought my 1997 SW2 brand new in CT in 1996 as a factory order then moved to San Diego in 2000 where I continue to drive the car. In all those years the ONLY bulb to ever need replacing was the dome light (would get forgotten in the ON vs auto position for a week or more many times over the years. The head lights are dim but still work.
If the tubing slips off of the bulb, try cleaning the bulb with some hand sanitizer (alcohol) on a Q-tip. Also, once the tubing is solidly on the bulb, double the tubing over (like trying to stop a hose from flowing) and grab the doubled over tubing with pliers. The pinched tubing makes a vacuum lock on the bulb so you can pull it out without letting go of the bulb. .
Your videos have been very helpful. Using them I've replaced my starter, radiator, and front brakes. Do you know what kind of bulb the A/C and Air Recirculation buttons use?
@Richpin06aWhat kind of lightbulbs are you using in this video? I was hoping to do an LED conversion in my 1998 Saturn SL2 and my 2001 Saturn SC2
best Saturn videos on the internet, thanks!!
Are all the bulbs you showed the same? The only light that works on my 98 sl is the re-circulation button. Thanks I've learned a lot of watching your videos.
Great vid thanks for showing how its done. One suggestion though…. I used duck tape to take the bulb out insted of that tube and got it out no problem
The panel looks set up differently on my '93 SL1. Is the procedure identical?
Hi Rich, do you have a video how to change the climate control bulbs for a 2002 SL1?
Thanks for the great video. As always, I'm very happy to see a new Saturn video from you. You've been a life saver to me several times. Please keep the Saturn videos coming 🙂
Any ideas on what the replacement bulb number would be? I couldn't find any numbers on mine when I removed them
Great video Rich !
Hey Rich –
Yeah those tiny bulbs can be stubborn to get out with out breaking the bulb into tinny pieces .
Thats what I like about you Rich. Always thinking about a new way or new tool to get a job done. I've been a mechanic for 30 years and enjoy watching you work. Thanks.
Now that did look nice to do :-)), although i did think someone had fitted an old mini music center in the car lol :->
I would imagine a bit of sellotape wrapped round the bulb would work for removal if you didnt have a nice bit of tube.
Sellotape can be a pig to remove, so it should work.
Those bulbs look similar to licence plate illumination bulbs. Â In fact, that would be a good richpin video for the future. Â It's the law, I think, to have your licence plate illuminated at night while you're driving.Â