Easy way to replace gear strip bulb

[jimmo62]

The bulb which illuminates the gear indicator strip on the centre console has blown, is there an easy way to get at it to replace it - I don't seem to be able to lift the moulding which holds it out. Do I need to remove the gear selector knob?

Ta

Jimmo

[Simon Jones]

Have you removed the centre console & checked if it's accessible? Ignore the wires towards the bottom of this picture, but you can see 4 that go off under the silver surround. They may be something to do with it. You can also see how the silver part clips over the inner part so I would imagine you would just need to pop that off.

[jimmo62]

Thanks Simon - I did try unclipping all the clips around the silver piece but it would then move a bit but I could not lift it off.

I followed the wires to the bottom of the bulbholder hoping it would just pull out but no luck.

I will try taking the gearshift knob off next!

[Simon Jones]

I dont think removing the knob will help as its not really anywhere near the bulb. Diagram may help: http://lushprojects.com/bongopartsmk2/c ... mgno=.html

[g8dhe]

See here http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... 41#p386041

[jimmo62]

Thanks Geoff, that's my job for tomorrow sorted!

cheers

Jimmo

[g8dhe]

Actually looking at my own photo's you don't need to remove the cover itself, from the drivers side simply release the brown holder which should be in the hole where I have run the extra wires I needed;

you should then be able to replace the lamp and re-insert it, twist to lock in place.