night ilumination - switches
06 April 2005, 09:30 AM
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night ilumination - switches
hi , anyone know which switches have night illumination ??
think i get a few blown but not sure
the front and rear fog switches light up and thats about it bar the heater controls....
so do the following have illumination ??
hazzards
rear demister
bright switch
headlamp level control
head light washers
if they do , can someone tell me how to get the things out...
thanks
think i get a few blown but not sure
the front and rear fog switches light up and thats about it bar the heater controls....
so do the following have illumination ??
hazzards
rear demister
bright switch
headlamp level control
head light washers
if they do , can someone tell me how to get the things out...
thanks
06 April 2005, 09:42 AM
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Fog lamps - 2 bulbs each.
Hazards - yes - 1 bulb
Rear Demister - yes 2 bulbs
Bright switch - no
Headlamp adjuster - yes 2 bulbs
headlamp washers - no (although there is space for 2 bulbs
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To get foglamp switches out;
Remove the little tray under the switches that reveal the fuse panel.
put your index finger up (oo-er) to feel the under side of the switch and find the clip that holds it in place right behind the dash - push on it HARD while gently prising the switch upwards with a screwdriver from the front.
Hazards / Rear demister;
Remove the cupholder, then pull the switch from the side to unclip it - these are probably the trickiest to do - and even tricker to swap bulbs in, they're a sealed unit.
Headlamp adjuster;
1) either prise it out with a screwdriver but you're likely to scratch something or 2) remove the centre console and push it out from the back.
Hazards - yes - 1 bulb
Rear Demister - yes 2 bulbs
Bright switch - no
Headlamp adjuster - yes 2 bulbs
headlamp washers - no (although there is space for 2 bulbs
)To get foglamp switches out;
Remove the little tray under the switches that reveal the fuse panel.
put your index finger up (oo-er) to feel the under side of the switch and find the clip that holds it in place right behind the dash - push on it HARD while gently prising the switch upwards with a screwdriver from the front.
Hazards / Rear demister;
Remove the cupholder, then pull the switch from the side to unclip it - these are probably the trickiest to do - and even tricker to swap bulbs in, they're a sealed unit.
Headlamp adjuster;
1) either prise it out with a screwdriver but you're likely to scratch something or 2) remove the centre console and push it out from the back.
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06 April 2005, 01:27 PM
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I'm assuming you have a classic.
The cup holder next to the demister switch - pull it out and you can see a screw either side of it - undo those.
...or did you not know it was a cup holder?
The cup holder next to the demister switch - pull it out and you can see a screw either side of it - undo those.
...or did you not know it was a cup holder?
06 April 2005, 01:52 PM
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well i knew it is supposed to be a cup holder but i have yet to be able to get it out !!!
it is a uk classic my98 wagon
if i try to get any purchase on it it just lifts up behind the vents and gets wedged, need to try a screwdriver instead of my fat fingers
it is a uk classic my98 wagon
if i try to get any purchase on it it just lifts up behind the vents and gets wedged, need to try a screwdriver instead of my fat fingers
06 April 2005, 11:02 PM
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well i can confirm its a blanking plate and not a cup holder........
so how do i replace the bulb now ive got the switches out ?? they seem all sealed
i feel a bit cheated having nissan switches fitted
so how do i replace the bulb now ive got the switches out ?? they seem all sealed
i feel a bit cheated having nissan switches fitted
07 April 2005, 09:26 AM
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that's the tricky part - I wrecked my switches trying to get them apart and when I did I couldn't find replacement bulbs anyway.
Had to buy new switches (well 2nd hand @ £15 each rather the £75 the dealer wanted)
Had to buy new switches (well 2nd hand @ £15 each rather the £75 the dealer wanted)
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07 April 2005, 03:52 PM
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Its possible to change the bulbs but as he's pointed out there is a chance of braking things - plus if you drive with the Hazard switch not connected your indicators cease to work.
I've a complete set of switchs with good bulbs sat on my garage shelf.
I'll do an exchange deal with you if you wish - I'll send the switches you need and you return your bust ones once they arrive.
You pay the postage & bulbs costs.
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I've a complete set of switchs with good bulbs sat on my garage shelf.
I'll do an exchange deal with you if you wish - I'll send the switches you need and you return your bust ones once they arrive.
You pay the postage & bulbs costs.
Chris
07 April 2005, 06:43 PM
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pm or email me on how to get the things apart if you dont mind.
im sure i can sort it out with a few clues, might even stick some leds in there if theres enough room.
im sure i can sort it out with a few clues, might even stick some leds in there if theres enough room.
08 April 2005, 09:15 AM
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Your thread has finally prompted me into writting a two page instruction sheet !
I'd like a complete novice to try them out, so that I can test & tweek them and maybe add photo examples.
Its my local Subaru club meet this Sunday so I'll grab a willing / unwilling volenteer and camera and get to work.
You can have what I've typed up so far but your Profile E mail is switched off, and I don't want to post them on here without first checking them.
Drop me a mail or catch me on www.ladsoc.co.uk if you want them "as is".
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I'd like a complete novice to try them out, so that I can test & tweek them and maybe add photo examples.
Its my local Subaru club meet this Sunday so I'll grab a willing / unwilling volenteer and camera and get to work.
You can have what I've typed up so far but your Profile E mail is switched off, and I don't want to post them on here without first checking them.
Drop me a mail or catch me on www.ladsoc.co.uk if you want them "as is".
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08 April 2005, 10:41 AM
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I've got my old bust switches still - I'll have a go at the instructions and see if they can be fettled up.
No clips as yet mate - hoping I can get the old bolts out though but not had the chance to try yet - had a operation on my wrist last friday so the chances of me getting a good grip on anything was a bit remote...
No clips as yet mate - hoping I can get the old bolts out though but not had the chance to try yet - had a operation on my wrist last friday so the chances of me getting a good grip on anything was a bit remote...
08 April 2005, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by SCOOBY TOWERS
So long as you can grip the remote !
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10 April 2005, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by messiah
Fog lamps - 2 bulbs each.
Hazards - yes - 1 bulb
Rear Demister - yes 2 bulbs
Bright switch - no
Headlamp adjuster - yes 2 bulbs
headlamp washers - no (although there is space for 2 bulbs
Hazards - yes - 1 bulb
Rear Demister - yes 2 bulbs
Bright switch - no
Headlamp adjuster - yes 2 bulbs
headlamp washers - no (although there is space for 2 bulbs
got 10 X "BT43W" from maplins 49p each and they worked a treat
... thanks scooby towers..
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Should do but TBH I've never stripped one.
I presume there very similar, just sat in different locations.
The BT43W is a 12V white bulb, so it should be universal.
Chris
I presume there very similar, just sat in different locations.
The BT43W is a 12V white bulb, so it should be universal.
Chris
19 April 2005, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by rgv_stu
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what happened about the guide ??
what happened about the guide ??
I E Mailed it to the address you PM'd me - did you not rec it ?
E Mail me direct on chris.towers@baesystems.com if not - sometimes our works firewall removes attachments.
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19 April 2005, 04:10 PM
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For anyone else attempting this instructions have now been posted at http://www.ladsoc.co.uk/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1555
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Originally Posted by SCOOBY TOWERS
For anyone else attempting this instructions have now been posted at http://www.ladsoc.co.uk/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=1555
Very interesting, top info Scooby Towers
Is it possible to change the illuminated colour of the switches from green to blue
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Is it the fog switchs your typing about ?
If so, the bulbs are white.
Its the backing strip inside the switch that gives it its colour - so I'd say no - can't be done, as you don't have to strip the switch apart to get at the bulbs.
If so, the bulbs are white.
Its the backing strip inside the switch that gives it its colour - so I'd say no - can't be done, as you don't have to strip the switch apart to get at the bulbs.
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