Dash lights
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Dash lights
I've not had this car long, but have noticed that the dash lights for the fan speed control switch, clock & the info centre switch are not illuminated, how would I be able to check the bulbs, do I need to take the dash out or can the switches be removed individually ? Many thanks.
- doingitsideways
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Re: Dash lights
They just pull out from the dash as seperate units, with bulbs in the back of each.
Although, the Info Centre switch isn't illuminated.
Although, the Info Centre switch isn't illuminated.
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Hammers can't fix a 480!!!
Hammers can't fix a 480!!!
Re: Dash lights
Thanks for your reply, is there any special technique to removing them ? Clips , lugs etc ?doingitsideways wrote:They just pull out from the dash as seperate units, with bulbs in the back of each.
Although, the Info Centre switch isn't illuminated.
- doingitsideways
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Re: Dash lights
Not really.
Just something like a small scraper or something else with a flat blade to gently lever them out.
A flat headed screwdriver would work, but may leave a mark.
They seldom put up a fight though to be honest, they're only held in by little spring lugs.
You could probably pull them out by hand. I have before!
Just something like a small scraper or something else with a flat blade to gently lever them out.
A flat headed screwdriver would work, but may leave a mark.
They seldom put up a fight though to be honest, they're only held in by little spring lugs.
You could probably pull them out by hand. I have before!
"If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's an electrical fault!"
Hammers can't fix a 480!!!
Hammers can't fix a 480!!!
Re: Dash lights
Came out easy enough, anyone know where i can get the tiny wee bulbs from ?
- glasgowjim
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Re: Dash lights
any motor factors or halfords just ask for p bulbs.
Re: Dash lights
Thanks Jim.glasgowjim wrote:any motor factors or halfords just ask for p bulbs.
- jamescarruthers
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Re: Dash lights
Just FYI, the hazard warning switch is a different wattage to the rest. I think it's 0.36W and is rather difficult to get hold of but looks silly with a 1.2W (which everything else is).
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)
Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)
Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)
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Re: Dash lights
Think its RS part number 655-9659 if you fancy buying 10.
Current:
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480 Celebration 187
480 ES Auto 1991
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480 ES Auto 1989
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- jamescarruthers
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Re: Dash lights
I do! Thanks for the infoeye of ra wrote:Think its RS part number 655-9659 if you fancy buying 10.
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)
Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)
Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)