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« on: 09 January 2009, 22:13:21 »
Picked up my new miggy tonight. I've noticed that the lower left hand section of the speedo is dark;
I'm assuming this is simply a blown bulb? How easy are these to replace or is it a garage job!!!!
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Re: Dash lights
« Reply #1 on: 09 January 2009, 22:15:37 »
The bulbs mate are very easy to replace. You don't need to take the car to a garage you can do this yourself. I do believe there is a how too on here in the maintanence section.

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Re: Dash lights
« Reply #2 on: 09 January 2009, 22:16:37 »
Thanks VX1. I'll have scoot through the FAQ's

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Re: Dash lights
« Reply #3 on: 09 January 2009, 22:22:28 »
I've had a look through the maintenance section. Does anyone know the link for the speedo bulb changing process?

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Re: Dash lights
« Reply #4 on: 09 January 2009, 22:22:30 »
I found the link to the thread:

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1192573381

Once you have removed the clock panel (instrument panel) you will see all the bulb holders. These bulbs just twist and pull out. Best to replace all of them if needed or just replace the one thats blown. Then just replace the clock panel in the same way but in reverse.

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Re: Dash lights
« Reply #5 on: 09 January 2009, 22:23:54 »
Cheers Paul you're a star!!
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Re: Dash lights
« Reply #6 on: 09 January 2009, 22:28:18 »
Replace them all IMHO ... it seems as if as soon as you replace a blown one with a "strong" new one .. the other old ones will give up the ghost.

Once you have the dash out you might as well do the lot IMHO
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Re: Dash lights
« Reply #7 on: 09 January 2009, 22:30:39 »
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Replace them all IMHO ... it seems as if as soon as you replace a blown one with a "strong" new one .. the other old ones will give up the ghost.

Once you have the dash out you might as well do the lot IMHO

I agree Entwood. I would certainly replace all of them at least you know there all done and might, just might last a long time.

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Re: Dash lights
« Reply #8 on: 09 January 2009, 22:30:48 »
Thanks guys will I need to disconect the speedo cable if so how?

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Re: Dash lights
« Reply #9 on: 09 January 2009, 22:31:56 »
Its electronic it just unplugs as you pull the clock panel forward.

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Re: Dash lights
« Reply #10 on: 09 January 2009, 22:36:00 »
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Thanks guys will I need to disconect the speedo cable if so how?

Clive
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What was the last car you drove that had a cable driven speedo?  ;D  ;D  ;D
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Re: Dash lights
« Reply #11 on: 09 January 2009, 22:39:53 »
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Thanks guys will I need to disconect the speedo cable if so how?

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What was the last car you drove that had a cable driven speedo?  ;D  ;D  ;D

Probably a chaved up escort 1.1L   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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Re: Dash lights
« Reply #12 on: 09 January 2009, 22:40:22 »
My Maestro!!!!
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Re: Dash lights
« Reply #13 on: 09 January 2009, 22:43:22 »
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My Maestro!!!!


 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Sorry I can't stop laughing  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Mind you I shouldn't laugh I had one worse than that,
I had a Lada Riva :'( :-[ :-[ :-[

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Re: Dash lights
« Reply #14 on: 09 January 2009, 22:44:51 »
Ohhh come on I'm not sure whats worse  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Hey at least we've moved on now!!! ;D ;D
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