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Hi all,

Bit of a stupid quesytion but,

I have just become aware that none of my dash switches are backlit, but cant recall if something has changed or its always been like this. Should they be backlit/internally illunitaed or not. The clock/speedo illumination works fine.

Thansk.. Phil

Mine aren't, and have no provision to be either. That said mine is an earlier van, later/higher spec ones may be lit of course.

Hi,

My switches are the same, but I have illumination on heater controls on a bulb holder with blue/grey wire and brown. I took my dashboard out yesterday to install central locking/alarm. Looking at the switches mine have the fitting to put the bulb holders in but there are not there and i have found them hiding away in the wiring loom. I also noticed there are 2 different types. I need to confirm but these look to be the ones.
Hopefully someone can confirm this otherwise it's buy one of each and fingers crossed there right.


R509TKBK B8.5 S/40 Panel Bulb 12V 1.2W Black

I think this one for rear fog light switch


R509TPBK SG8-5.5D Panel Bulb 12V 1.2W Black

This one seems to be the more generic one for headlight swtich , heater panel illumination.

I can confirm that the switches should be backlit and although both of those holders look familiar I couldn't tell you which ones you need ...sorry.

Martin

Certainly some of the switches are the top type, not sure they all illuminate, the bottom bulb is the type for the heater controls.