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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Webby the Bear on 14 March 2011, 17:42:00

Title: interior light bulb really hard to remove
Post by: Webby the Bear on 14 March 2011, 17:42:00
just changing the bulb for the interior light as its shot. got the cover off but for the love of god the bulb wont come out.

does it twist out or can i pull it out?

cheers.
Title: Re: interior light bulb really hard to remove
Post by: TheBoy on 14 March 2011, 18:39:10
Which interior light is it, they fitted a load during its life. All are obvious though...
Title: Re: interior light bulb really hard to remove
Post by: Omega_Dan on 14 March 2011, 20:48:16
If its the main light above the gearstick im pretty sure they twist 90 degrees and come out in a plastic case. They should then just pull out. :y
Title: Re: interior light bulb really hard to remove
Post by: Webby the Bear on 14 March 2011, 23:02:16
yeah sorry its the light next to the rear view mirror :)

i just cant get my fingers in to twist it round???
Title: Re: interior light bulb really hard to remove
Post by: Webby the Bear on 15 March 2011, 17:47:06
any ideas?  :-/

should i use thin pliers? as i said this just aint budging?  :-/
Title: Re: interior light bulb really hard to remove
Post by: Andy B on 15 March 2011, 18:00:04
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any ideas?  :-/

should i use thin pliers? as i said this just aint budging?  :-/

When Jamie asked 'which interior light?' he didn't where in the car, he meant which type  ;) various courtesy lights were fitted depending on age or phone mic etc
Title: Re: interior light bulb really hard to remove
Post by: Webby the Bear on 15 March 2011, 18:42:01
lol oh sorry  :-[ :-[ :-[

i have no idea. really small bulb - my cars a w reg (2000) if that makes any difference  :-/ :-/



Title: Re: interior light bulb really hard to remove
Post by: dbr on 15 March 2011, 18:55:19
got to be easier than the sunroof switch bulb!
Title: Re: interior light bulb really hard to remove
Post by: Andy B on 15 March 2011, 20:44:23
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got to be easier than the sunroof switch bulb!

Sunroof motor light is dead easy. It's either a push-in fit or a couple of bolts to remove the whole motor & remove the cover to re-solder a new lamp in.  :y
Title: Re: interior light bulb really hard to remove
Post by: Andy B on 15 March 2011, 20:48:47
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lol oh sorry  :-[ :-[ :-[

i have no idea. really small bulb - my cars a w reg (2000) if that makes any difference  :-/ :-/




This the guts  of my courtesy lamp - 99 Elite inc phone mic

courtesy light
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Tiff4327/Omega/OmegaPhonemic-1.jpg)

'bulbs' from the front
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Tiff4327/Omega/CCRT700.jpg)

bulb holder
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Tiff4327/Omega/CCRT700009-1.jpg)

lense with cct board unclipped
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Tiff4327/Omega/CCRT700001.jpg)

HTH
Title: Re: interior light bulb really hard to remove
Post by: Webby the Bear on 15 March 2011, 21:05:17
thats it mate.

i take the cover off and im left with your picture no. 2.

im trying to unscrew the bulb here.... but should i be taking the plastic surround out too?

cheers,
Title: Re: interior light bulb really hard to remove
Post by: Andy B on 15 March 2011, 21:16:57
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thats it mate.

i take the cover off and im left with your picture no. 2.

im trying to unscrew the bulb here.... but should i be taking the plastic surround out too?

cheers,

Yes.  ;)
But without going to look I can't remember how exactly it comes apart, simple enough though.  :y
Title: Re: interior light bulb really hard to remove
Post by: Webby the Bear on 15 March 2011, 21:21:32
ok mate thanks very much. ill get on to it tomorow. just looking at it the white plastic surround will have to come out!

cheers mate
Title: Re: interior light bulb really hard to remove
Post by: RobG on 15 March 2011, 22:25:55
You gently prise out the complete unit....held in with 4 spring clips
Title: Re: interior light bulb really hard to remove
Post by: Banksy on 26 April 2011, 20:55:03
I've just bought a 2003 CD V6 and none of the bulbs work in the fitting like above. Is it usual for them all to have gone or could it be a fuse ?

I can't see anything in the manual.

Cheers

Phil
Title: Re: interior light bulb really hard to remove
Post by: RobG on 26 April 2011, 21:01:44
Fuse 12 for the light. Unusual for all bulbs to go. If fuse is OK try another bulb, if still no joy it`ll be the circuit board knackered. If that`s the case I`ve got one here for £7 posted. :)
Title: Re: interior light bulb really hard to remove
Post by: Broomies Mate on 26 April 2011, 21:09:59
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Fuse 12 for the light. Unusual for all bulbs to go. If fuse is OK try another bulb, if still no joy it`ll be the circuit board knackered. If that`s the case I`ve got one here for £7 posted. :)

Rob, if the person you replied to doesn't want it, I'll come and collect it from you at somepoint in the near future.  Mine works fine except one of the buttons.  I could repair the faulty track, but I'd rather have a 'proper' working one.  :y
Title: Re: interior light bulb really hard to remove
Post by: RobG on 26 April 2011, 21:13:02
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Fuse 12 for the light. Unusual for all bulbs to go. If fuse is OK try another bulb, if still no joy it`ll be the circuit board knackered. If that`s the case I`ve got one here for £7 posted. :)

Rob, if the person you replied to doesn't want it, I'll come and collect it from you at somepoint in the near future.  Mine works fine except one of the buttons.  I could repair the faulty track, but I'd rather have a 'proper' working one.  :y
I`ve learnt from past experiences that it`s first come first served ::) :y
Title: Re: interior light bulb really hard to remove
Post by: albitz on 27 April 2011, 00:59:28
And if Rob sells his to the op and you still need one, I also have one at the same price. ;) :)