kniff_666 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Hello everyone and anyone, Noticed the other night while driving that one / two of my dash board bulbs has gone behind the a/c button the one one next to it. Since i am guessing that the entire set of dash lights run of a single fuse, i reckon a couple of blown bulbs are to blame. (masterful logic!) Has anyone done this before? Does anyone know what type of bulb i need? (Import SZ-R) Since i don't really want to take the whole dash off until i know what i am dealing with. Bit of a side question with this also: Is it possible to remove the entire dash surround (not the upper bit with warning lights etc) and still have all the dials and switches etc still working and driveable? cheers for any help, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay n_a Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I believe heckler is the best person to talk to about dash bulbs.....ect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Hello everyone and anyone, Noticed the other night while driving that one / two of my dash board bulbs has gone behind the a/c button the one one next to it. Since i am guessing that the entire set of dash lights run of a single fuse, i reckon a couple of blown bulbs are to blame. (masterful logic!) Has anyone done this before? Does anyone know what type of bulb i need? (Import SZ-R) Since i don't really want to take the whole dash off until i know what i am dealing with. Bit of a side question with this also: Is it possible to remove the entire dash surround (not the upper bit with warning lights etc) and still have all the dials and switches etc still working and driveable? cheers for any help, you will need to remove the whole dash, including the upper panel with the warning lights - THEN you need to remove the AC unit, open it up just to get to the bulbs http://www.internetwork.org.uk/kit_inst/dashrem.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kniff_666 Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 you will need to remove the whole dash, including the upper panel with the warning lights - THEN you need to remove the AC unit, open it up just to get to the bulbs http://www.internetwork.org.uk/kit_inst/dashrem.htm Cheers for the help guys. Is it literally a bulb that needs replacing or is it a bulb moulded within the button / housing? (therefore more expensive with special part number) Do you know (off the top of your head) the spec of a replacement bulb? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 just a bulb - I may have some knocking around you can have.. - I'll check Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kniff_666 Posted March 28, 2012 Author Share Posted March 28, 2012 "Bit of a side question with this also: Is it possible to remove the entire dash surround (not the upper bit with warning lights etc) and still have all the dials and switches etc still working and driveable?" I was wondering about the above. I will try to explain a bit better than i did. If i removed the dash and top surround is it then possible to reattach all the dials and buttons without the surround? I am wondering because i want to remove the rubberised "kak" coating from it and paint. This process takes time. But i need my car everyday. Hence the strange question. I hope that explains better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 "Bit of a side question with this also: Is it possible to remove the entire dash surround (not the upper bit with warning lights etc) and still have all the dials and switches etc still working and driveable?" I was wondering about the above. I will try to explain a bit better than i did. If i removed the dash and top surround is it then possible to reattach all the dials and buttons without the surround? I am wondering because i want to remove the rubberised "kak" coating from it and paint. This process takes time. But i need my car everyday. Hence the strange question. I hope that explains better. yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kniff_666 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 yes Is that a "yes, its possible" or a "yes, you explained better"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 yes, you can remove all the trim panels, and then reconnect all the various switched/warning lights - will work fine The AC unit may flop about abit as theres nothing to attach it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kniff_666 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 yes, you can remove all the trim panels, and then reconnect all the various switched/warning lights - will work fine The AC unit may flop about abit as theres nothing to attach it too. Thank you for the info. It is good to know that i do not have to rush any of the interior work i do on the dash. "AC unit may flop about a bit"; thats what bluetac and ductape were invented for. lol and this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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