Will this Instrument Cluster LED Bulb Kit fit my 1988 Vanagon Westfalia?

Yes, the kit is compatible with all Vanagon models from 1980 to 1991, including the Westfalia Camper. It works with both 2WD and 4WD versions, as well as various trims like Carat and Multivan.

How difficult is it to install these LED bulbs in the instrument cluster?

Installation is straightforward if you follow the instructions carefully. We recommend watching the installation videos available on YouTube for step-by-step guidance. Be cautious to avoid shorting the bulbs during installation, as this can void your warranty.

Why do some bulbs not light up immediately after installation?

The bulbs are polarity sensitive, meaning they will only light if inserted with the correct orientation. If a bulb doesn’t work, simply rotate it 180 degrees and try again. This should resolve the issue quickly.

How do these LED bulbs compare to the original incandescent bulbs in terms of power consumption and lifespan?

These LED bulbs consume 50% to 90% less power than traditional incandescent bulbs, which helps protect your vehicle’s electrical system. They also boast an impressive 50,000-hour lifespan, significantly longer than incandescent bulbs, meaning fewer replacements and consistent brightness over time.

Are these bulbs dimmable and can I choose different colors?

Yes, the bulbs are fully dimmable, allowing you to adjust brightness to your preference. The kit comes with bulbs available in white, blue, green, and red, so you can customize the instrument cluster lighting to your desired color scheme.

Led bulb kit for instrument cluster

Blue LED bulbs installed in instrument cluster

Instrument Cluster LED Bulb Kit [Vanagon]

Product:	LED-IC
Works With:	1980-1991
Manufacturer:	GoWesty
Availability:	Only 2 Left in Stock!
Wrench Rating:	Requires no or basic hand tools and no mechanical knowledge.

$16.95

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An LED bulb has several advantages over traditional incandescent bulbs. They are much higher efficiency and consume between 50% and 90% less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs. They also last a lot longer. Most LEDs are rated to 50,000 hours, as opposed to the average of 1000 hours for incandescent. They have superior light quality with less lumen deterioration. They are safer to operate because they generate less heat and run cool to the touch, therefore greatly reducing the risk of burns or fires. They are also more environmentally friendly with recyclable components and much greater lifespan (which can save up to 50 incandescent bulbs over the bulb's lifespan!). Finally, they are built with sturdy components and do not have any fragile filaments or glass—all of which equals greater durability.

Kit includes:
• Four (4) bulbs for instrument cluster. Available in white, blue, green and red. Bulbs are dimmable.

Fitment note: These bulbs will not work with our Printed Circuit Board Replacement Kit.

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These lights are the dashboard equivalent to an upgraded, high-torque starter and therefore a must! Install was simple with clear instructions. I installed all LEDs the same direction (ACT letters facing up) after testing one, and only had to reverse polarity on tachometer panel light, so be sure to test at main plug before reassembly. Highly recommended!

Didn’t realize how poorly my lights worked before installing these. Getting them all in took no longer than 25 minutes, start to finish.

Massive improvement

These LED's install pretty easily & look great. The ones on top of the speedo & tach can be installed without removing the instrument cluster, which is nice if you have the polarity wrong.

As usaual great service and parts.

What an improvement is this upgrade

cool

Beautiful Blue Eyes

I love the blue aura these bulbs give the lockers and dashboard on my Syncro!

bright but not too bright

white is a good hue not to sterile

Blue light special

I really like the calming glow of these blue lights. BEWARE: as the description/instructions indicates, the foil in our instrument cluster is super fragile!

Brighten your day

Great LED lights for a more modern look. PLUS, you can actually see the gauges, now.

Get them !!

They run cool, and they are bright, no issues.

Bright

Much brighter that the old ones.

👍

added some cool to night drive

Red worked best for me. Easy install with GoWesty instructions.

Work great

These were a good replacement for the burnt out original dash lights. Little brighter than the originals which was nice. I went with the white bulbs which were great but I’ve seen the blue ones on another bus and they were actually pretty cool too.

Makes a big difference!

One of the best upgrades when driving at night.

Bright!

So much better than the Stock lights

Should be 4 stars but CS makes it a 5er

These are direct replacements of the OEM bulbs, with the one caveat that you must put in the proper +/- DC direction. This is a 50-50 chance thing but of course I was 0 for 4 :( , this is NOT a GW issue but worth mentioning one more time.

What was a GW issue, was one of the bulbs I received was defective and promptly fell out of its holder missing one lead, with a email including a photo, CS had a replacement on its way to me FAST.

Thus, Quickly (re)earning the 5th star.

Great Bright little LEDS

I received 4 LEDs, but only 3 of them worked. I was promptly sent a replacement by gowesty. It's nice knowing I won't ever have to replace the bulbs again. Thought i wouldn't really like the cool light of the LEDs vs the warmer light of the regular bulbs, but it's okay.

Bright idea

really looks great on the dash

instrument led

Led way to go

Bright lights for the dash.

Haven’t driven at night yet since it’s winter here in Canada but great upgrade for the dash lights to see everything clearly. Look great. Hopefully they last a long time!

Easy.

Nice clean white light. Very easy on the eyes. Simple install.

Blue LED

Got to match our blue vanagon. Looks great & work well.

Three of four bulbs are working

Installation was very easy. I followed the instructional video that John did, and disconnected the power whenever I was installing or moving a bulb. I followed the instructions of rotating a bulb 180 degrees if it was not working, always with the power off. My top center bulb is simply inoperative. The other bulbs look great and are an impressive improvement over the old bulbs. Do you have any recommendations on how best to proceed on correcting the dead bulb? Thank you!

Night and Day

Can see the speedometer while driving at night! 10 out of 10 would recommmend.

Good price

These are nice and bright. They are not dimmable. Be super careful not to tear your cluster foil when installing.

I see the light

I bought these some time ago but as yet replaced the current lights. I am positive that they will make a big difference.

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