Technical Replacing bulbs behind electronic dash.

[Airnewzealand15]

Hey guys I just pulled out the electronic dash to replace some bulbs that have blown in it. After testing every bulb it turns out 10 need replacing, which isn't too bad considering it probably hasn't been done since they were installed at the factory.

Anyways my questions is does anyone know if there are any internet sites that sell these bulbs? I am gonna try the local auto electricians tomorrow to see if they have them but could be easier just to order online...

Thanks! BTW there's a photo of the bulb and bulb cartridge below next to my Prelude key for comparison.

Cheers

 

[Hellcat]

In the UK halfords sells them. As does Fiat dealers and many motor factors. There is also the option of replacing with LEDs, as my gf's dad has on his Sedicivalvole.

I believe they are called 'grain of rice' bulbs.

http://www.mobilephonecrazy.com/modeldetail/Car-lighting,White_LED_Dashboard_Bulbs_10_pack.htm

 

[Airnewzealand15]

hey hey

turns out they are a standard bulb that I picked up from a place called Repco in NZ.

I like the idea of those LED bulbs tho but I can't justify the price... the tip has like 50 bulbs behind the dash so it would cost a fortune to do in LEDs, also having coloured ones wouldn't make much difference coz the colour of the plastic it shines through is mostly green :-(

cheers!

 

[mdedu]

Hello!
I have an 1989 Fiat Tipo 1.9 GTD.
Can anyone tell me why during day-time I can't see a thing on my electronic dashboard? Why the light is so dim. Can it be amplified by changing bulbs or something else?
Help needed urgent, please!
Thanks a lot!

 

[Hellcat]

There are buttons for adjusting the brightness of the dash (if I remember correctly) You tried that?

 

[mdedu]

Yes, I did. But those buttons are functioning only with headlights on. Still no effect during day-time.
Thank you! Still does not solve my problem...

 

[Hellcat]

Probably the backing lights gone then. Without them you can't see the display. Take the dash off and (here is the boring bit) take out each bulb and check its alive.

 

[mdedu]

How can one do this by himself? Is there a guide or a manual? Because I find this very complicate to do it! Or it is not?
Thank you anyway for your help!

 

[Hellcat]

2 screws under the speaker cover, 2 under the strip at the other end of the dash. From there its a case of be careful!

 

[mdedu]

Thank you very much! I've counted 42 bulbs. I will change them all.

 

[Hellcat]

Only need to change the ones that have blown.. they can be expencive little critters.

 

[mdedu]

No, I will change them all because they are old and dusty.
Thanks again!

 

[mdedu]

I changed all the bulbs. They are very cheap (1 p each). But the overall success is not so good. What shall I do?
Thank you!

 

[Hellcat]

Did you clean all the plastic parts? They reflect the light across the dash and can become dirty.

 

[jonti]

bit of wd40 on the bulb contacts can help.