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Title: Dashboard lamps access?
Post by: perfferle on 17 May 2008, 18:53:07
Anyone know how to get to access/replace the dash lamps behind the Tachometer? :(
Title: Re: Dashboard lamps access?
Post by: dbug on 17 May 2008, 19:01:01
Try - http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1152618876

Easy job - 15 mins max.
Title: Re: Dashboard lamps access?
Post by: perfferle on 17 May 2008, 19:17:55
Thanks :y
Any pictures on doing this anywhere?
Title: Re: Dashboard lamps access?
Post by: TheBoy on 17 May 2008, 19:48:01
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1192573381
Title: Re: Dashboard lamps access?
Post by: FRE07962128 on 17 May 2008, 20:03:10
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http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1192573381


But what the pictures do not show is for a facelift you need to remove the top plate of the steering column housing by unscrewing two screws accessed by turning the steering wheel to left and then right 90/180 degrees, and lifting off top housing.  This will give (just) the right clearance for the extraction of the clock housing for bulb holder removal / replacement.  :y :y
Title: Re: Dashboard lamps access?
Post by: Richard A on 17 May 2008, 20:08:31
Spot-on 'Lizzie Zoom'

regards
richard a
Title: Re: Dashboard lamps access?
Post by: FRE07962128 on 17 May 2008, 20:10:21
Thanks Richard!  I 've done this particular exercise so often now I could do it in my sleep! ;D ;)
Title: Re: Dashboard lamps access?
Post by: perfferle on 17 May 2008, 20:56:06
Brilliant, thanks - more confident now :y

p.s, any idea what is the replacement lamp type / part# i would need? Just thinking to get to that point of dissassembly then have reassemble to go buy replacement lamps...
Title: Re: Dashboard lamps access?
Post by: Big_Roger on 17 May 2008, 21:03:42
Hi,
Lamps for the Tacho / Speedo are 3w Capless type (on the 02 3.2 anyway)

Similar shape & size to type 501 (but this is a 5 W)

HTH

Roger
Title: Re: Dashboard lamps access?
Post by: perfferle on 17 May 2008, 21:28:55
Thanks, I shall first seek the lamps! :y :)
Title: Re: Dashboard lamps access?
Post by: Mike Collins on 17 May 2008, 22:01:48
When you have it out, change the four lamps for the MID.

The panel lamps will probably be blackened so you might as well change them all, I can't remember if there are three or four.
Title: Re: Dashboard lamps access?
Post by: perfferle on 17 May 2008, 22:22:46
Ta, good idea - if i could only figure why the temperature/blower controls  (center console) lamps light intermittantly all would be perfect :).
Title: Re: Dashboard lamps access?
Post by: markey mark on 17 May 2008, 23:37:46
wang about your dimmer bud ! :y
Title: Re: Dashboard lamps access?
Post by: FRE07962128 on 18 May 2008, 02:58:33
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Hi,
Lamps for the Tacho / Speedo are 3w Capless type (on the 02 3.2 anyway)

Similar shape & size to type 501 (but this is a 5 W)

HTH

Roger


I would also add that the Vx (Caffyns) part numbers are  
 VAU 093190932    full price £1-03 each ex-vat
 VAU 093190467      "     "    £0.72   "     "    "
                
for both large and the small (warning light) bulbs you may need whilst having the clock unit out  (sorry, but I cannot remember which no. related to which size of bulb :-/ :-/; the unit price may not reflect the size as the small one comes complete with a holder!)   :y

I hope this helps. :y
Title: Re: Dashboard lamps access?
Post by: perfferle on 18 May 2008, 08:29:46
Ta Lizzie,
This is a great start :y
Stephen.
Title: Re: Dashboard lamps access?
Post by: Mike Collins on 18 May 2008, 10:31:48
Try Autobulbs Direct, R509TGR0, 12V 2W green base. £7.5 for a pack of ten. These will fit the MID.

They may also have these;

The bulbs in the climate panel are the same base but 12V 1.2W, you may be able to separate the bulb from the base, Farnell part 113-9322 gets you the bulb.
There are five, change them all while you have it bits.

The panel illumination bulbs are 12V 2W, wedge T3, Farnell part 113-9442.
I think there are four.
Title: Re: Dashboard lamps access?
Post by: perfferle on 18 May 2008, 18:51:13
Thanks mike :y