How to get rid of Warning Light on Dash ??

[jwolfe]

Today I had a " check left brake light bulb" come up on the dash which changes to a red exclamation mark with stalk movement. Sure enough, the bulb was blown and I replaced it & brake light is now working but, I can't get rid of the warning on the dash ... anyone know how to cancel ? Appreciate your help.

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[extanker]

did you put the exact type of bulb in ? maybe the ecm needs more time to reset. you can try a batt disconect but that may trigger a light by itself

[jwolfe]

You may have something ... the old bulb was a 4 watt & the bulb they sold me at the auto parts place is 6watts .. even looks brighter ... I'll try another auto parts place ... Thanks for the advice

[extanker]

Originally Posted by jwolfe

You may have something ... the old bulb was a 4 watt & the bulb they sold me at the auto parts place is 6watts .. even looks brighter ... I'll try another auto parts place ... Thanks for the advice

i didnt do anything....you would have figured it out....you may have to go to the dealer for the bulb

[bsnively]

Sounds like you guys already figured it out - the bulb at the dealer was 20 dollars for a single one (at least the local dealer around here).

One thing to possible do, which i did, was to order it online - making sure it's the same wattage/etc.

It's a 21/4 or 7225 bulb.

I think this is the exact one I ordered (even though it lists VW) - works fine obviously since same bulb/spec/etc.

http://www.partsgeek.com/gbproducts/...ek+Google+Base

The light came off right away for me.

Shipping was 7 bucks though - so good to bundle w/ other stuff if anything is needed. Though it was still half of what Porsche wanted for it after shipping/etc...

Thanks,
Ben

[jwolfe]

Ben, you've done your good deed for the day ! Thanks so much for the link ... just oerdered 4 bulbs ... went to 3 auto parts stores .. no one had a 4watt bulb ... & my nearest Porsche Dealer is 2 hrs away ... Thanks again ... have a great day

[extanker]

20 bucks for a bulb

[bsnively]

Originally Posted by extanker

20 bucks for a bulb

Yeah, I was shocked when I got to the parts department and was quoted for the bulb.

I went to go get some coolant, and was going to pick up the bulb since was searching long and hard for them at the auto-part stores - and it was over 20 dollars for the single one.

Needless to say, I walked out w/ only the coolant and ordered the bulb online...

Have a great night,

Ben