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Title: Omega 1998 2.5 Litre - Dash Light Problem
Post by: SSS - GB on 14 August 2008, 07:07:43

I have just noticed that the right side of the lighting, by the speedo does not work. Is this blown bulbs or something else?

The vehicle has only done 49K, surely it can't be bulbs?

Any help out there please.

Title: Re: Omega 1998 2.5 Litre - Dash Light Problem
Post by: jonathanh on 14 August 2008, 08:01:38

yep very likely to be a bulb as they are all on a PCB so if it were a connection problem it would be more likely for all of them to go.  Whip out the dash and replace them - personally I'd replace them all when I was there.

there's a how to on here somewhere

Title: Re: Omega 1998 2.5 Litre - Dash Light Problem
Post by: Andy B on 14 August 2008, 08:28:12

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The vehicle has only done 49K, surely it can't be bulbs?
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I've seen plenty of brand new cars on the road with a light out. Milage isn't related to lamp/bulb life.  ;)  :y

Title: Re: Omega 1998 2.5 Litre - Dash Light Problem
Post by: dbug on 14 August 2008, 08:38:07

Will be bulb - dash out and swap.  10mins all in. :y

Title: Omega 1998 2.5 Litre - Dash Light Problem
Post by: SSS - GB on 14 August 2008, 08:50:30

Thanks folks for coming back to me so quick about the dash light problem.

Very good point about changing all the bulbs while I am at it. Will do.

The Haynes manual says to take off the steering wheel to remove the speedo assy., can the be done otherwise. When you say it is a ten minute job I assume that the steering wheel can be left intact?

Regards

Title: Re: Omega 1998 2.5 Litre - Dash Light Problem
Post by: Andy B on 14 August 2008, 08:59:00

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 I assume that the steering wheel can be left intact?

Regards

Yes!  ;)   :y

Title: Re: Omega 1998 2.5 Litre - Dash Light Problem
Post by: Ken T on 14 August 2008, 09:00:18

Have a look at this .....
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1192573381

Cheers Ken

Title: Re: Omega 1998 2.5 Litre - Dash Light Problem
Post by: Richard A on 14 August 2008, 09:02:41

Yes leave steering wheel on, look for a 'how to guide' it takes a little longer than 10 mins the first time, say 30 mins. Good luck.

regards
richard a

Title: Re: Omega 1998 2.5 Litre - Dash Light Problem
Post by: jonathanh on 14 August 2008, 09:06:20

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Thanks folks for coming back to me so quick about the dash light problem.

Very good point about changing all the bulbs while I am at it. Will do.

The Haynes manual says to take off the steering wheel to remove the speedo assy., can the be done otherwise. When you say it is a ten minute job I assume that the steering wheel can be left intact?

Regards

the book of lies strikes again! but I have to admit that 10 minutes is a bit optimistic, I'd allow 30 minutes because you'll need to include time for a cuppa!

Title: Re: Omega 1998 2.5 Litre - Dash Light Problem
Post by: feeutfo on 14 August 2008, 09:16:17

only 50k maybe but they could be up to 10years old. Seen the guide in maintenance section. The Haynes is known as the book of lies. Adjust the steering wheel to lowest position, pop the round  centre vent out and youll see the vent bolts remove the vent, you should then see the clock bolts on the left of the clock face. Iirc.

Title: Re: Omega 1998 2.5 Litre - Dash Light Problem
Post by: dbug on 14 August 2008, 09:17:31

I had my cuppa afterwards!