headlight switch bulb.

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baron_matt
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headlight switch bulb.

Post by baron_matt » 12 Dec 2013 01:58 pm

340 Mk3 1986

Hi
Its just a minor annoyance but the bulb has blown that illuminates the light switch, does anyone know how to access it to change the bulb?

cheers

Matt

macplaxton
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Re: headlight switch bulb.

Post by macplaxton » 12 Dec 2013 06:02 pm

Whip off the instrument panel surround, draw forward and change bulb.

They'll be a couple of screws or so that hold the metal strip in at the bottom (or is it top?)
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baron_matt
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Re: headlight switch bulb.

Post by baron_matt » 13 Dec 2013 08:38 pm

Hi

How do I get the panel surround off?

Do I need to remove the steering wheel?

Ta

macplaxton
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Re: headlight switch bulb.

Post by macplaxton » 14 Dec 2013 12:59 am

Thinking about it further.

If you can stick your hand up behind the dash, then I think the bulb holder is just a push fit into the back of the bit that surrounds the back of the switch.

Otherwise, I think the next route, is to remove the lower and upper column switch cowlings in order to access the bottom fastners that hold the surround in place.

Will have a quick look in the morn.
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Cliché Guevara
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Re: headlight switch bulb.

Post by Cliché Guevara » 22 Dec 2013 09:45 am

Make sure you use a 24v bulb. :wink:

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