Instrument lights no worky

[philat1]

My dash instrument lights are not working; I’m stuck trying to get the bulb holder out of the white plastic housing. I have searched on hear and wiki, the only info I can find is to turn it half a turn.
They are not budging with reasonable force.

Has anyone carried out bulb replacement, and can advise me.

Cheers

[1664]

Pliers. 90 degree turn anti-clockwise. Be careful of damaging the flexible pcb

[1664]

Actually, if all three lamps are out it's probably an electrical issue and replacing the lamps won't help.

[Ralf85]

Have you checked to ensure that the dimmer switch under the headlight switch has not been moved?

Patrick

[philat1]

I should have looked on Brickwerks before buying a separate bulb and flaffing about, they have the bulb complete with housing. But having checked the bulb, it’s not that. However, the pliers and 90 degree turn worker a treat.

I have ordered a replacement MPH Speedo Dial today, so I will check or change the headlight switch and dimmer at the same time.

Thanks for your help.

[1664]

I should have looked on Brickwerks before buying a separate bulb and flaffing about, they have the bulb complete with housing.

Oh sorry, I didn't realise you were trying to remove the lamp from it's housing else I'd have mentioned that they're not meant to be removable....

[philat1]

Not a problem, you wasn't t know how green I am. It's been awhile since I worked on motors, takes me back to the good old days, along with a hint of frustration. I've entered the world of VW camper man.

I'm fitting new liesure battery today and trying to sort out the Trumatic e 1800 heating.