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[carts]

Have searched and read one or two posts about this and it seems there are two types of switch assemblies. Pre facelift and facelift types. can someone tell me how to improve the illumination to the switch symbols,(the white ones).If I remove the D shaped panel there is a T shaped black plastic bulb holder with a fairly feeble bulb secured inside it. Can I get a new one with a better bulb in it. Car is a 2001 3.2 elite Omega. If I have to go to vauxhall for it what is the part number.

[RobG]

Have searched and read one or two posts about this and it seems there are two types of switch assemblies. Pre facelift and facelift types. can someone tell me how to improve the illumination to the switch symbols,(the white ones).If I remove the D shaped panel there is a T shaped black plastic bulb holder with a fairly feeble bulb secured inside it. Can I get a new one with a better bulb in it. Car is a 2001 3.2 elite Omega. If I have to go to vauxhall for it what is the part number.

That`s illumination for the heater vent, the switch itself needs to be removed and the bulb to be replaced is self-evident at rear of switch. Switch is held in by a metal sprung clip either side, may find it easier to push out from the rear with the "D" panel removed though be advised that only the switch comes out not the rear plug

[carts]

Thank you for the info, Now it has been explained properly I understand. Will go and have a go at it.

[RobG]

Pic of spring clip

Where bulb fits

Pics of bulb, soldered in holder, 0.5W

[carts]

Thanks RobG. I have already had the thing out and the bulb is working. I just thought the illumination was very poor, maybe thats how its supposed to be. Carts.

[RobG]

LED at the top of the switch inside may be blown

[carts]

Wish you had told me before I reassembled the thing. How do you get inside to check. Tell me all you know about these things.CARTS

[RobG]

Wish you had told me before I reassembled the thing. How do you get inside to check. Tell me all you know about these things.CARTS

Gently prise apart

[carts]

OK, any outher mouse traps I should know about. Sounds a bit of a crude way to me. How much is a new switch box if I knacker it.

[RobG]

OK, any outher mouse traps I should know about. Sounds a bit of a crude way to me. How much is a new switch box if I knacker it.

Maybe, but that`s how they come apart. Replacement switch from a breaker, £10-15.

PS. Illumination will not be as bright as the dash lights or any of the other displays due to the 0.5W bulb

[carts]

Hello again RobG, I will have another look at it but not today. Its too bloody cold here to be faffing about outside. Need door open wide as I`m not as young and agile as I used to be. Thanks again for all your help. Carts. who will be an octagenarion this year.

[RobG]

Hello again RobG, I will have another look at it but not today. Its too bloody cold here to be faffing about outside. Need door open wide as I`m not as young and agile as I used to be. Thanks again for all your help. Carts. who will be an octagenarion this year.

Glad to assist Victor