Thanks mate, I actually took the bulb out last night and had a look for myself. (Stopped being lazy!) Its very similar to the one above, a tiny wedge bulb. I measured 5mmx17mm roughly. I also looked at the one you've linked too but I wonder whether it being 12v 1.2 w whether it would stay up to the job? The only thing the old bulb does say on it is 14V 1.4W...moody_mage said:No need to remove the headunit, I wrote a quick guide for someone a while back that might be useful for you.
I *think* these bulbs will fit - I'm not 100% on this though. They look identical though.
- First off remove the piece of interior trim that the cigarette lighter is housed. There should be a small slot either side near the top where you can wedge a trim removal tool into. Pop out one side, the other side should pull out fairly easily.
- Locate the circular piece which the light shines out of and reach up inside and simply push it out towards you. It should pop straight out
- Twist the wire within the housing and the bulb should come out of the housing like most normal bulbs do.
- Then just pull the dead bulb straight out of the wiring.
- Put the new bulb in, check it works by turning on the ignition then put back together
- The cup holder light only fits back into the hole one way so no concern in making sure it's correct
https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/r286-standard-replacement-dashboard-bulb-trade-pack-of-10.html
If you have some lying round and dont need them, then yes please buddy! PM me and we will sort something out. Cheers pal.carl hammond said:I have some of these bulbs laying about so can sort one of you want it mate
Will do tomorrow mate, I‘ll dig them outTricktyper said:Thanks mate, I actually took the bulb out last night and had a look for myself. (Stopped being lazy!) Its very similar to the one above, a tiny wedge bulb. I measured 5mmx17mm roughly. I also looked at the one you've linked too but I wonder whether it being 12v 1.2 w whether it would stay up to the job? The only thing the old bulb does say on it is 14V 1.4W...
Seems to be very few online with that spec.
If you have some lying round and dont need them, then yes please buddy! PM me and we will sort something out. Cheers pal.
Hold fire mate, I popped into Halfords tonight and picked up one of the 286 12v 1.2w and it‘s working again. Doesn‘t seem to be getting to hot or anything so think it‘s sorted.carl hammond said:Will do tomorrow mate, I‘ll dig them out
Hey Carl, I'll take one of your hands if you have any spare as mine has stopped working as well.carl hammond said:Will do tomorrow mate, I‘ll dig them out
No problem at all mateTricktyper said:Hold fire mate, I popped into Halfords tonight and picked up one of the 286 12v 1.2w and it‘s working again. Doesn‘t seem to be getting to hot or anything so think it‘s sorted.
Sorry to mess you about mate! Hope you havn‘t already gone digging...
Thanks for the help fella‘s.
No problem mate, do you still need one ?Linus27 said:Hey Carl, I'll take one of your hands if you have any spare as mine has stopped working as well.