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Title: Heater Controls - Should they light up?
Post by: jezza16v on 21 May 2009, 23:45
Hi, been out for a run tonight & noticed I couldn't see the heater controls at all.
Is that normal or is there a bulb or two blown behind them? (8v digi)
Title: Re: Heater Controls - Should they light up?
Post by: nealey on 22 May 2009, 00:36
Yes they should illuminate, there is a bulb in there but its a sealed unit and is a nightmare to take apart without damaging it apparantly
Title: Re: Heater Controls - Should they light up?
Post by: jezza16v on 22 May 2009, 06:22
Thanks, I'll do a search & see what I can find...........
Title: Re: Heater Controls - Should they light up?
Post by: Ben Lessani on 22 May 2009, 08:45
The bulb you can get to easily - that removes with ease.

But stripping down the rest to fit LEDs instead just results in it snapping to bits! So be gentle.
Title: Re: Heater Controls - Should they light up?
Post by: jezza16v on 22 May 2009, 09:08
OK, how does the control fascia come off? I can see the levers just pull off, does the rest just unclip or do you have to get behind the dash to unscrew anything?
Title: Re: Heater Controls - Should they light up?
Post by: Ben Lessani on 22 May 2009, 09:11
Just pull the levers and knobs off - but I'm sure there is a couple of securing clips maybe a screw, but I can't remember
Title: Re: Heater Controls - Should they light up?
Post by: tobz. on 22 May 2009, 09:54
Once the control levers are off the fascia just unclips. Kind of push it down and try to twist the top out simultaneously and it will pop off. The bulb cannot be replaced without breaking the housing open. Your best bet is find a good un at the breakers or on ebay.
Title: Re: Heater Controls - Should they light up?
Post by: jezza16v on 22 May 2009, 10:29
Thanks all, I'll give it a go and see how I get on.   :smiley:
Title: Re: Heater Controls - Should they light up?
Post by: Steve_B on 22 May 2009, 12:17
I have a guide on how to replace the bulb from when I installed leds. Should be able to follow it to put in a bulb instead of an led. Let me know if you want it and i can mail it to you  :smiley:
Title: Re: Heater Controls - Should they light up?
Post by: jezza16v on 22 May 2009, 23:10
 
I have a guide on how to replace the bulb from when I installed leds. Should be able to follow it to put in a bulb instead of an led. Let me know if you want it and i can mail it to you  :smiley:

Thanks, I may take you up on that if I get stuck.
Title: Re: Heater Controls - Should they light up?
Post by: monzablue16v on 23 May 2009, 01:52
I have a guide on how to replace the bulb from when I installed leds. Should be able to follow it to put in a bulb instead of an led. Let me know if you want it and i can mail it to you  :smiley:

Put it up on here :) I'd like to have a look as well, tempted to LED it whilst the dash is in bits :)
Title: Re: Heater Controls - Should they light up?
Post by: baronvontinkle on 19 October 2009, 12:13
I know this is an old topic but it applies to what i need to know. The bulb that is in the heater controls, does anybody know what it is call because i have got into the housing and need a replacement (the old one i tried to get out smashed) also can you get them in red?

Thanks
Title: Re: Heater Controls - Should they light up?
Post by: Ben Lessani on 19 October 2009, 13:28
Its just a 12v 5mm LED. You can get them in any colour you want ...

http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=35782
Title: Re: Heater Controls - Should they light up?
Post by: baronvontinkle on 19 October 2009, 13:35
Cheers! Will go get myself a couple now
Title: Re: Heater Controls - Should they light up?
Post by: Ben Lessani on 19 October 2009, 13:38
Be careful removing it though, its not easy, the grey bit cracks very easily.
Title: Re: Heater Controls - Should they light up?
Post by: baronvontinkle on 19 October 2009, 14:28
I've already removed it n it cracked abit but nothing some glue won't sort out. Got some LEDS. Gonna try em out now
Title: Re: Heater Controls - Should they light up?
Post by: weazgti on 19 October 2009, 20:09
Dont you need a resister? i got some leds from maplin for £3 last week to replace mine but when i tried my fascia out on a small battery they glowed once then blew.
Title: Re: Heater Controls - Should they light up?
Post by: Ben Lessani on 19 October 2009, 20:48
Not for a 12v led.
Title: Re: Heater Controls - Should they light up?
Post by: baronvontinkle on 19 October 2009, 20:57
All I got was a 5mm 12v LED that cost about 46p n it works perfectly. Took abit of fitting cos of the seized parts but looks the part now