I think the bulb for the "A/C" text's backlighting has failed, as it appears not to be lit, (when compared to the 'air inside/outside recirc.' switch on the opposite side).

But it's ultimately hard to fathom, as you get light scatter from the whole of the heater/AC unit.

I don't suppose any of you with the same heater/AC unit - i.e. the type with the fan speed as a rotary **** (and not as a slider) - could post up pics of it illuminated in the pitch black, so I can compare...?

Thanks in advance.

 

This type:

 

Anyone?

 

 

Cheers!

Yep, that's confirmed it... My bulb has definitely blown, then.

Okay, so can you remove the A/C switch and simply replace the bulb... Or do you have to buy a brand new switch & bulb assembly? Or indeed a whole new heater/AC control panel?!!

I guess I need the parts guru, Don Clark, to help me out on this one... Don, can you hear me?!

 

Looks like it has 4 bulbs........



The "Bulb set" is part number 72351FA100 but probably best to replace the "bulb" with an LED using the same holders.
There should be a thread about this but having difficulty finding it.

 

Ah, I see.

Don't suppose you know what type of bulb?

I'm guessing it's those tiny 'grain of rice' types, in the little white plastic twist-holder...?

 

similar to this but two different stem lengths



as shown here

 

Not the thread I was thinking about but may be of use..........

https://www.scoobynet.com/632492-rep...th-leds-3.html

 

Cheers Don.

I've sent an enquiry to Unity Subaru, Leic, for the OEM part. See what they have to say about price, availability, etc. (Not worried that they're not LED).