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Information disply brightness.
« on: 28 April 2016, 15:55:51 »
A fairly trivial problem, gents, and one which may be more in my perception than real, but said display is becoming hard to read in daylight and impossible when the sun is out. I am SURE - in my head, at least - that it was brighter once! Is it possible that the bulbs dim with age; they are tungsten, yes? Would it be a simple job for a simple bloke to replace them?

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Re: Information disply brightness.
« Reply #1 on: 28 April 2016, 16:01:27 »
Bulbs could have gone, mine has been operating on 2 bulbs for years, still easily read in normal light but bright light can be an issue.

They have 4 bulbs in there, so worth putting 4 new in  :y
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« Reply #2 on: 28 April 2016, 16:56:09 »
I have the same problem was looking through the forum and came across this link which show how to remove the MID /TID display and it shows where the bulbs are. http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90666.0
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Re: Information disply brightness.
« Reply #3 on: 28 April 2016, 18:41:01 »
Turn it up on the adjuster by the light switch maybe  ::)or new bulbs :y
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Re: Information disply brightness.
« Reply #4 on: 28 April 2016, 18:43:24 »
Quote from: joff on 28 April 2016, 18:41:01
Turn it up on the adjuster by the light switch maybe  ::)or new bulbs :y

OP said it was difficult to read in daylight so I suggest the lights were off and the adjuster won't make any difference
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Re: Information disply brightness.
« Reply #5 on: 28 April 2016, 18:48:27 »
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Re: Information disply brightness.
« Reply #6 on: 28 April 2016, 19:05:17 »
Thank you, gents. At least it's possibly not madness on my part and the display really is less bright now!
When I am brave enough I'll go for it. Some time ago I seem to recall a topic on here regarding substituting LEDs for the tungsten bulbs - is it worth considering?

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Re: Information disply brightness.
« Reply #7 on: 28 April 2016, 20:06:57 »
I found the Range  sell the grain of wheat bulbs for cheap.

Worth a thought
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« Reply #8 on: 28 April 2016, 20:43:59 »
Does anyone know the type of bulbs are fitted, part number etc.
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Re: Information disply brightness.
« Reply #9 on: 28 April 2016, 21:25:20 »
Ebay item No. 321942346180

3.99 for 10
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« Reply #10 on: 29 April 2016, 22:30:19 »
Thanks frostbite
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Re: Information disply brightness.
« Reply #11 on: 30 April 2016, 08:51:13 »
i replaced mine with  t5 led
bulbs much brighter also replaced the bulbs in the clocks with t10 501 led bulbs at the same time
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« Reply #12 on: 30 April 2016, 09:15:17 »
"beefyecosse", I'm tempted to do just that myself, but I'm getting confused - an easy thing to do! Some say the bulbs are T1, others reckon they are T5  ???
On ebay, the LED lamps are offered in white and a range of colours; to preserve the standard appearance, should I choose white or amber?
TIA.

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« Reply #13 on: 30 April 2016, 15:18:10 »
i used white led bulbs all round all my interior lights are led aswell www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10pcs-12V-0-2W-T5-1-LED-5050-SMD-Instrument-Panel-Bulb-White-Holder-/311374434568?hash=item487f5cd108 these are the ones i used in the info display
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« Reply #14 on: 30 April 2016, 15:35:23 »
Thanks for that - a very good price at 10 for £1.99 inc. delivery!
The usual Hong Kong delay, but I'm in no hurry.

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