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Title: Dash lights
Post by: V6CDBOY on 09 January 2009, 22:13:21

Picked up my new miggy tonight. I've noticed that the lower left hand section of the speedo is dark;
I'm assuming this is simply a blown bulb? How easy are these to replace or is it a garage job!!!!
 :D

Title: Re: Dash lights
Post by: VX1 on 09 January 2009, 22:15:37

The bulbs mate are very easy to replace. You don't need to take the car to a garage you can do this yourself. I do believe there is a how too on here in the maintanence section.

Paul  :y

Title: Re: Dash lights
Post by: V6CDBOY on 09 January 2009, 22:16:37

Thanks VX1. I'll have scoot through the FAQ's

 :D

Title: Re: Dash lights
Post by: V6CDBOY on 09 January 2009, 22:22:28

I've had a look through the maintenance section. Does anyone know the link for the speedo bulb changing process?

 :D

Title: Re: Dash lights
Post by: VX1 on 09 January 2009, 22:22:30

I found the link to the thread:

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1192573381

Once you have removed the clock panel (instrument panel) you will see all the bulb holders. These bulbs just twist and pull out. Best to replace all of them if needed or just replace the one thats blown. Then just replace the clock panel in the same way but in reverse.

HTH

Paul  :y

Title: Re: Dash lights
Post by: V6CDBOY on 09 January 2009, 22:23:54

Cheers Paul you're a star!!
 :y
Clive

Title: Re: Dash lights
Post by: Entwood on 09 January 2009, 22:28:18

Replace them all IMHO ... it seems as if as soon as you replace a blown one with a "strong" new one .. the other old ones will give up the ghost.

Once you have the dash out you might as well do the lot IMHO

Title: Re: Dash lights
Post by: VX1 on 09 January 2009, 22:30:39

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Replace them all IMHO ... it seems as if as soon as you replace a blown one with a "strong" new one .. the other old ones will give up the ghost.

Once you have the dash out you might as well do the lot IMHO

I agree Entwood. I would certainly replace all of them at least you know there all done and might, just might last a long time.

Paul

Title: Re: Dash lights
Post by: V6CDBOY on 09 January 2009, 22:30:48

Thanks guys will I need to disconect the speedo cable if so how?

Clive
 :D

Title: Re: Dash lights
Post by: VX1 on 09 January 2009, 22:31:56

Its electronic it just unplugs as you pull the clock panel forward.

Paul  :y

Title: Re: Dash lights
Post by: Andy B on 09 January 2009, 22:36:00

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Thanks guys will I need to disconect the speedo cable if so how?

Clive
 :D

What was the last car you drove that had a cable driven speedo?  ;D  ;D  ;D

Title: Re: Dash lights
Post by: VX1 on 09 January 2009, 22:39:53

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Thanks guys will I need to disconect the speedo cable if so how?

Clive
 :D

What was the last car you drove that had a cable driven speedo?  ;D  ;D  ;D

Probably a chaved up escort 1.1L   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Dash lights
Post by: V6CDBOY on 09 January 2009, 22:40:22

My Maestro!!!!

Title: Re: Dash lights
Post by: VX1 on 09 January 2009, 22:43:22

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My Maestro!!!!

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Sorry I can't stop laughing  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Mind you I shouldn't laugh I had one worse than that,
I had a Lada Riva :'( :-[ :-[ :-[

Paul

Title: Re: Dash lights
Post by: V6CDBOY on 09 January 2009, 22:44:51

Ohhh come on I'm not sure whats worse  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Hey at least we've moved on now!!! ;D ;D

Title: Re: Dash lights
Post by: VX1 on 09 January 2009, 22:46:52

I know, to one of the best vauxhall cars that Vauxhall made IMHO.
I love the car and its a shame they stopped making it. Love it to bits.

Paul  :y

Title: Re: Dash lights
Post by: V6CDBOY on 10 January 2009, 12:09:02

Tell me about it absolutelty smashing!!!!

Quick question I've removed all the necessary screws and the dash is loose how do I disconect the Display unit cabling (The Temo gaue diaplay etc)

 :o

Title: Re: Dash lights
Post by: VX1 on 10 January 2009, 12:13:00

It should just pull straight out as you pull the clock panel out. Be careful though cause the info dispaly plug needs to be disconnected. With that you lift up the black release and then pull off.

Paul  :y

Title: Re: Dash lights
Post by: V6CDBOY on 10 January 2009, 12:27:57

Sorry to be a pain this conectors being a sod should it come off by pulling straght back or straight down???
 >:(

Title: Re: Dash lights
Post by: benbrunt on 10 January 2009, 12:34:06

The connector for the MID is a pain to remove if you've not done it before, it took me a while but it comes straight out without needing to pull it down.

Title: Re: Dash lights
Post by: V6CDBOY on 10 January 2009, 13:34:50

Thanks Guys.  jobs done
 ;D ;D

Title: Re: Dash lights
Post by: V6CDBOY on 10 January 2009, 17:10:23

Hi me again!

Just got back from the shops and noticed the electric window switches and the headlight switch all seem very dim ( i have tried turning up the dimmer control this is on max) is this usual if not what could cause it?

 :D