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[Webby the Bear]

just changing the bulb for the interior light as its shot. got the cover off but for the love of god the bulb wont come out.

does it twist out or can i pull it out?

cheers.

[TheBoy]

Which interior light is it, they fitted a load during its life. All are obvious though...

[Omega_Dan]

If its the main light above the gearstick im pretty sure they twist 90 degrees and come out in a plastic case. They should then just pull out.

[Webby the Bear]

yeah sorry its the light next to the rear view mirror

i just cant get my fingers in to twist it round???

[Webby the Bear]

any ideas?  :-/

should i use thin pliers? as i said this just aint budging?  :-/

[Andy B]

any ideas?  :-/

should i use thin pliers? as i said this just aint budging?  :-/

When Jamie asked 'which interior light?' he didn't where in the car, he meant which type  various courtesy lights were fitted depending on age or phone mic etc

[Webby the Bear]

lol oh sorry 

i have no idea. really small bulb - my cars a w reg (2000) if that makes any difference  :-/ :-/

[dbr]

got to be easier than the sunroof switch bulb!

[Andy B]

got to be easier than the sunroof switch bulb!

Sunroof motor light is dead easy. It's either a push-in fit or a couple of bolts to remove the whole motor & remove the cover to re-solder a new lamp in. 

[Andy B]

lol oh sorry 

i have no idea. really small bulb - my cars a w reg (2000) if that makes any difference  :-/ :-/

This the guts  of my courtesy lamp - 99 Elite inc phone mic

courtesy light


'bulbs' from the front


bulb holder


lense with cct board unclipped


HTH

[Webby the Bear]

thats it mate.

i take the cover off and im left with your picture no. 2.

im trying to unscrew the bulb here.... but should i be taking the plastic surround out too?

cheers,

[Andy B]

thats it mate.

i take the cover off and im left with your picture no. 2.

im trying to unscrew the bulb here.... but should i be taking the plastic surround out too?

cheers,

Yes. 
But without going to look I can't remember how exactly it comes apart, simple enough though. 

[Webby the Bear]

ok mate thanks very much. ill get on to it tomorow. just looking at it the white plastic surround will have to come out!

cheers mate

[RobG]

You gently prise out the complete unit....held in with 4 spring clips

[Banksy]

I've just bought a 2003 CD V6 and none of the bulbs work in the fitting like above. Is it usual for them all to have gone or could it be a fuse ?

I can't see anything in the manual.

Cheers

Phil

[RobG]

Fuse 12 for the light. Unusual for all bulbs to go. If fuse is OK try another bulb, if still no joy it`ll be the circuit board knackered. If that`s the case I`ve got one here for £7 posted.

[Broomies Mate]

Fuse 12 for the light. Unusual for all bulbs to go. If fuse is OK try another bulb, if still no joy it`ll be the circuit board knackered. If that`s the case I`ve got one here for £7 posted.

Rob, if the person you replied to doesn't want it, I'll come and collect it from you at somepoint in the near future.  Mine works fine except one of the buttons.  I could repair the faulty track, but I'd rather have a 'proper' working one. 

[RobG]

Fuse 12 for the light. Unusual for all bulbs to go. If fuse is OK try another bulb, if still no joy it`ll be the circuit board knackered. If that`s the case I`ve got one here for £7 posted.

Rob, if the person you replied to doesn't want it, I'll come and collect it from you at somepoint in the near future.  Mine works fine except one of the buttons.  I could repair the faulty track, but I'd rather have a 'proper' working one. 

I`ve learnt from past experiences that it`s first come first served

[albitz]

And if Rob sells his to the op and you still need one, I also have one at the same price.