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Mack74

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Elite S reg 1999 dashboard lights
« on: 24 April 2014, 21:56:12 »
Hi. New to the forum and wondered if any one could give me any ideas . i recently bought an S reg 1999 Elite . I have the centre consul which is the 4 dial configuration (outer 2 being temperature display ) and have noticed that these temperature displays and fan speed display don't illuminate making it extremely dark and hard to read . All other dashboard lights seem fine so I m a bit confused  :-\
Any help appreciated
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Re: Elite S reg 1999 dashboard lights
« Reply #1 on: 24 April 2014, 22:16:08 »
Common issue, answer from our maint guide section, replace all 5 while you are at it :y

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90571.0
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Re: Elite S reg 1999 dashboard lights
« Reply #2 on: 24 April 2014, 22:22:45 »
That's brilliant thanks for that Jimbob , looks involved but doable  ???  Out of interest are the bulbs readily available or awkward to find ?
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Re: Elite S reg 1999 dashboard lights
« Reply #3 on: 24 April 2014, 22:32:38 »
And sorry for sounding so dim here but I want make sure I get the right ones , will the be screw in ? Or push fit ?
Thanks again
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Re: Elite S reg 1999 dashboard lights
« Reply #4 on: 24 April 2014, 22:37:22 »
Twist fit from memory, Havent bought any for a long time, but last ones i got from vauxhall themselves,

im sure autobulbsdirect will do some the same if you can work out which.
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Re: Elite S reg 1999 dashboard lights
« Reply #5 on: 25 April 2014, 07:54:53 »
I got mine from local vehicle electrical repair company. They had several differant types in stock and matched mine to the stock items
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Re: Elite S reg 1999 dashboard lights
« Reply #6 on: 25 April 2014, 21:51:05 »
.......wish I'd seen this before we met today...
If you need a hand changing them, I've done mine recently.

You'll need 5 bulbs (IIRC) and they are twist and push. Should be able to get them from any 'stealer

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Re: Elite S reg 1999 dashboard lights
« Reply #7 on: 25 April 2014, 22:23:40 »
Grrr , should have said lol any more info I need , I want know exactly what I'm asking for so I don't take everything out then find I have wasted my time  :D
Any specific numbers I should ask for ? Which 'stealer did you use ? Lol
How bad a job was it ?
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Re: Elite S reg 1999 dashboard lights
« Reply #8 on: 25 April 2014, 22:43:35 »
Quote from: Mack74 on 25 April 2014, 22:23:40
Grrr , should have said lol any more info I need , I want know exactly what I'm asking for so I don't take everything out then find I have wasted my time  :D
Any specific numbers I should ask for ? Which 'stealer did you use ? Lol
How bad a job was it ?

just tell him/her what you want the bulbs for ..... he'll look on EPC & hand you the bulbs
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Re: Elite S reg 1999 dashboard lights
« Reply #9 on: 25 April 2014, 22:46:36 »
W.J.Kings in Dartford is about the best in North Kent and helpfull guys at parts counter.As said replace all 5 whilst its apart as quite fiddly job.

The metal bar can be abit akward to pull down to release center console  >:( so when I did mine I put a couple of cable ties on it meaning it was easier to get at in future repairs  :y
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Re: Elite S reg 1999 dashboard lights
« Reply #10 on: 25 April 2014, 22:51:46 »
Forgot about them and they are only up the road 😄 hopefully they will have all 5 in stock . OK that's the next thing , I will give it a go . Will leave myself plenty of time haha
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