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Light switch illumination
« on: 14 September 2006, 14:47:14 »
I noticed earlier on today that I have not got any illumination around my light switch.

Is it an easy job to replace the bulb(s)?

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Re: Light switch illumination
« Reply #1 on: 14 September 2006, 14:49:38 »
Yes.  Thin blade down either side of the switch assembly around the middle to release the clips and pull it out
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Re: Light switch illumination
« Reply #2 on: 14 September 2006, 14:54:02 »
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Yes.  Thin blade down either side of the switch assembly around the middle to release the clips and pull it out

Cheers, how many bulbs are in there? Do you know the size?
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Re: Light switch illumination
« Reply #3 on: 14 September 2006, 14:54:23 »
There is a single twistlock bulb accessed from the rear - I don't know the wattage but it similar to those in the climate control.
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Re: Light switch illumination
« Reply #4 on: 14 September 2006, 14:55:57 »
Thanks for the replies guys, will have a go in the morning, weather permitting of course.
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Re: Light switch illumination
« Reply #5 on: 14 September 2006, 14:58:29 »
Do you mean release it as shown....

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Re: Light switch illumination
« Reply #6 on: 14 September 2006, 14:58:57 »
Maybe whats wrong with mine the symbols at the top of the panel are very dim when switched on, does it sound as though the bulbs are ready to die.
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Re: Light switch illumination
« Reply #7 on: 14 September 2006, 14:59:36 »
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Do you mean release it as shown....


Yep one either side where the arrows are.

I think there are two bulbs that need changing.
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Re: Light switch illumination
« Reply #8 on: 14 September 2006, 15:02:35 »
Cheers lads, will have a go in the morning and let you know how I get on.
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Re: Light switch illumination
« Reply #9 on: 14 September 2006, 15:27:12 »
Something like these;

1.2 Watts

1.5 Watts
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Re: Light switch illumination
« Reply #10 on: 14 September 2006, 17:48:50 »
Thanks RH.
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Re: Light switch illumination
« Reply #11 on: 14 September 2006, 18:27:52 »
EPC shows the bulb is actually 0.5W - part number 91149588. It also seems to imply that it's just the one bulb?
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Re: Light switch illumination
« Reply #12 on: 14 September 2006, 18:39:50 »
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EPC shows the bulb is actually 0.5W - part number 91149588. It also seems to imply that it's just the one bulb?

Thanks S2K.
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Re: Light switch illumination
« Reply #13 on: 14 September 2006, 19:08:40 »
You're better off removing the 'D' shaped panel from the end of the dash board and pushing the switch out from behind, it's too easily marked by pushing things down the side.
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Re: Light switch illumination
« Reply #14 on: 14 September 2006, 19:36:25 »
I also found it easier to push it out from behind, via the side pannel but I found that the side spring/clips can get bent out of shape if not disengaged first.

I've also taken the bulb out of the spare light switch next to me (which I have yet to use) and it's a 1.5W.   :-/

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