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Re: Light switch illumination
« Reply #15 on: 14 September 2006, 19:39:22 »
Thanks guys, I'll bear all this in mind tomorrow.
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Re: Light switch illumination
« Reply #16 on: 15 September 2006, 09:34:04 »
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Maybe whats wrong with mine the symbols at the top of the panel are very dim when switched on, does it sound as though the bulbs are ready to die.


This is also the case with mine.  Additionally, the air vent control does not light up on the driver's side, whilst all the others do.  Up to now I have just kind of ignored it.  Might have a go with the switch..........
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Re: Light switch illumination
« Reply #17 on: 15 September 2006, 09:48:47 »
Spent about 3/4 hour this morning trying to remove it without damaging the trim, doesn't seem to want to unclip.

Question, are the clips attatched to the switch, or the panel either side.

I presume they are attatched to the switch.
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Re: Light switch illumination
« Reply #18 on: 15 September 2006, 10:32:46 »
Yes there is one sping metal clip either side of the switch unit, on a level with the centre of the round light switch, within an inch of the face.
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Re: Light switch illumination
« Reply #19 on: 15 September 2006, 10:36:02 »
If you have an old set of radio removal keys from say a pioneer or something they maybe worth ago what with being flat.
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Re: Light switch illumination
« Reply #20 on: 15 September 2006, 12:05:22 »
The latches are flat plate springy things at each side, about mid height. They attach to the switch unit about 40mm back so try a couple of your best table knives, slide them in horizontally above the clips then rotate the blades down and towards you.

If you remove the air vent you can get a better grip on the switch.

iirc the lighting for the off/side/main panel is by leds, and there is no overvoltage or reverse polarity protection for them, they are easy to change if you are competant with a soldering iron.
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Re: Light switch illumination
« Reply #21 on: 15 September 2006, 12:59:50 »
Job done.

Thanks guys [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
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Re: Light switch illumination
« Reply #22 on: 15 September 2006, 13:04:41 »
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Job done.

Thanks guys [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Do all the lights shine up on yours since the change.

Just read matchless's post shall have to see about getting a soldering iron and some L.E.Ds
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Re: Light switch illumination
« Reply #23 on: 15 September 2006, 13:43:55 »
There was a similar problem with the Vectra B lightswitch, the early one's weren't very bright and Vx were putting higher wattage bulbs in after customer complaints.  :'(

As the light switches look very similar that may explain why there are different bulbs in them.

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