Mystery lamp

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apparently fell out of the dash onto the access panelwhen opening the hood. Very small bulb similar to a minature christmas tree lamp. Any identification would be helpful. Looks to me like part #8 in the diagram which unfortunately doesn't show a description any longer. Thought I'd ask before I got up under the dash...lol.
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You mean I actually helped you out with something? Edit: Nevermind!
 
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I thought that #8 shows the bulbs that you insert in the back of each instrument. These are 2W bulbs originally, Sylvania I think.

The gear selector indicator is self contained and outside the dash...
 
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That bulb is used in the hazard,rear defrost & fog light switch. Was never used on the instruments. Also used in the heater control panel on post 72 coupes. Major PIA to change!

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Anyone have the part number for the ignition switch bulb/lamp? My wire has an angle connector and no lamp which leads me to beleive there's something different about that bulb. Didn't see it in the parts diagram under the usual suspects- steering, instruments, and electrical, so perhaps I just missed it or it's in an obscure to me category.

I tend to agree on the mistery lamp that it comes from a lighted switch, it's tiny. But why would it fall out the back if it's inside a switch?

Left over spare from a repair possibly.
 
Looks like 62111350062. I can take a picture of it later if you want.

61porsche said:
Anyone have the part number for the ignition switch bulb/lamp? My wire has an angle connector and no lamp which leads me to beleive there's something different about that bulb. Didn't see it in the parts diagram under the usual suspects- steering, instruments, and electrical, so perhaps I just missed it or it's in an obscure to me category.

I tend to agree on the mistery lamp that it comes from a lighted switch, it's tiny. But why would it fall out the back if it's inside a switch?

Left over spare from a repair possibly.
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Looks like there's a corresponding socket that the wire attaches. Back to the lab ( under the dash) to recheck the situation.

I noticed a groove in the column or cover, so the socket must slide in there to hold it.
 
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