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Title: Instrument cluster question
Post by: Crazycarzowner on 31 January 2012, 18:46:36
Hi all,

Is it possible to replace the bulbs in the instrument cluster as the left side which has the temp & rev counter has suddenly gone very dull??? I'm assuming that a bulb or 2 have packed in. I have had a quick look but can't see where any screws are to remove the cluster???
Title: Re: Instrument cluster question
Post by: RobG on 31 January 2012, 18:49:05
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90618.0
Title: Re: Instrument cluster question
Post by: Andy B on 31 January 2012, 18:50:01
Hi all,

Is it possible to replace the bulbs in the instrument cluster as the left side which has the temp & rev counter has suddenly gone very dull??? I'm assuming that a bulb or 2 have packed in. I have had a quick look but can't see where any screws are to remove the cluster???

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90618.0
&/or
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90505.0
 :y :y
Title: Re: Instrument cluster question
Post by: Crazycarzowner on 31 January 2012, 19:05:10
Excellent guys, thanks for that. I'll have a go at the weekend. I take it that the bulbs are easy to come by?
Title: Re: Instrument cluster question
Post by: Andy B on 31 January 2012, 21:35:05
Excellent guys, thanks for that. I'll have a go at the weekend. I take it that the bulbs are easy to come by?

Similar to your side lights. http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90563.0  :y
Title: Re: Instrument cluster question
Post by: megaomega123 on 31 January 2012, 21:49:06
Hi
I have just had another bulb go now. Does any body know how many bulbs there are in total behind speedo, rev counter etc.? Might as well change the lot whilst there. Also what is the best colour to choose? I am thinking that white would be the best replacement?

 :y
Title: Re: Instrument cluster question
Post by: RobG on 31 January 2012, 21:51:57
Hi
I have just had another bulb go now. Does any body know how many bulbs there are in total behind speedo, rev counter etc.? Might as well change the lot whilst there. Also what is the best colour to choose? I am thinking that white would be the best replacement?

 :y
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90644.0
Title: Re: Instrument cluster question
Post by: Andy B on 31 January 2012, 21:54:13
.....
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90644.0

That's what I was looking  for  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Instrument cluster question
Post by: megaomega123 on 31 January 2012, 21:58:15
Phew, lucky I asked, I was gonna get 509T for main illumination when I actually need 501 capless.

Cheers RobG  :y
Title: Re: Instrument cluster question
Post by: RobG on 31 January 2012, 22:08:46
Phew, lucky I asked, I was gonna get 509T for main illumination when I actually need 501 capless.

Cheers RobG  :y
That`s what the guides are there for :y :y
Title: Re: Instrument cluster question
Post by: Zippy2012 on 01 February 2012, 03:45:27
Hi
I have just had another bulb go now. Does any body know how many bulbs there are in total behind speedo, rev counter etc.? Might as well change the lot whilst there. Also what is the best colour to choose? I am thinking that white would be the best replacement?

 :y

i used the white led bulbs but dont use the ones with leds aiming forwards like sidelights as they dont reflect very well they do sum side on led bulbs on ebay for £1 for 2 from tingtong from memory there are 4 in main cluster T501 wedge & 4 in the display but they are micro wedge bulbs
or if u fancy Blue or Red i was going to get these off ebay £14.99 Full set

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250356703556?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Just be very carefull removing the heater vents as they can break easy if over forced!! & also after the screws behind them love to dissapear down the vent pipes!!! blob of sticky bluetack on your screwdriver!!!
Title: Re: Instrument cluster question
Post by: TheBoy on 01 February 2012, 20:10:57
Hi
I have just had another bulb go now. Does any body know how many bulbs there are in total behind speedo, rev counter etc.? Might as well change the lot whilst there. Also what is the best colour to choose? I am thinking that white would be the best replacement?

 :y

i used the white led bulbs but dont use the ones with leds aiming forwards like sidelights as they dont reflect very well they do sum side on led bulbs on ebay for £1 for 2 from tingtong from memory there are 4 in main cluster T501 wedge & 4 in the display but they are micro wedge bulbs
or if u fancy Blue or Red i was going to get these off ebay £14.99 Full set

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250356703556?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Just be very carefull removing the heater vents as they can break easy if over forced!! & also after the screws behind them love to dissapear down the vent pipes!!! blob of sticky bluetack on your screwdriver!!!
Zippy, can you lose the text speak? :y.  Additionally, some punctuation may assist, save people having to constant reread a paragraph to understand :y
Title: Re: Instrument cluster question
Post by: Zippy2012 on 02 February 2012, 03:29:15
Hi
I have just had another bulb go now. Does any body know how many bulbs there are in total behind speedo, rev counter etc.? Might as well change the lot whilst there. Also what is the best colour to choose? I am thinking that white would be the best replacement?

 :y

i used the white led bulbs but dont use the ones with leds aiming forwards like sidelights as they dont reflect very well they do sum side on led bulbs on ebay for £1 for 2 from tingtong from memory there are 4 in main cluster T501 wedge & 4 in the display but they are micro wedge bulbs
or if u fancy Blue or Red i was going to get these off ebay £14.99 Full set

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250356703556?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Just be very carefull removing the heater vents as they can break easy if over forced!! & also after the screws behind them love to dissapear down the vent pipes!!! blob of sticky bluetack on your screwdriver!!!
Zippy, can you lose the text speak? :y.  Additionally, some punctuation may assist, save people having to constant reread a paragraph to understand :y

I already told you im dislexic i am trying & i dont always notice when i may use an odd word its not like i perpously use txt wording for every word?? or abreviate words? & what on earth is punctuation..?? im guessing its may be full stops & commers? not allways sure were to use them?? again sorry i try to cheque what i write..