P38A dash bulb replacement

anyone done this on the dash error msg/miles screen

Yes
Hardest part is getting to the binnacle screws.
I’d take you battery off for an hour let any charge die down before hand - you will be around SRS wiring/connector.

The bulbs are cheap enough and can be tested for continuity or with any 12v supply

From memory there are 21 bulbs in the full dash set. Two different sizes. A very easy job.

Upper kick panel off, dash binnacle off (remember to unplug the fuel door switch). Unplug the SRS plug and the dash electrics plug. Remove the four Phillips head screws holding the cluster to the mounts. The lower screws are easy, the upper screws are well in and you will need a long P2 to get to them, preferably a magnetic one.

Once out, look at the back, the bulbs are pretty evident, the holders come out with a quarter twist.

A word to the wise, test all of the bulbs you are putting back in as I have several new ones DOA and had the damn dash in and out three times! Once you have the bulbs done, site the cluster back in and fit BOTH the plugs. Turn on the ignition and make sure everything is working (indicators, height beam, etc.).

Once happy, fit it all back together, remembering the fuel door plug ..... just sayin’. A note, when fitting the cluster back, make sure it is square and sitting properly in the mount as it is possible to have it sit proud at the bottom.

A final note DO NOT turn on the ignition with the yellow SRS lead removed from the cluster as it will trigger and SRS fault which you will need a nano or similar to clear.

You can get the packs off eBay for not a lot. Cannot remember the sizes but it might be on RR.net.

Note..!!
Don't..don't.. don't use led bulbs. They are too bright and wash out all the colours and symbols on the warning/ indicator lights. Also if you use them in the message centre, they make it look unreadable. Stick to ordinary bulbs
(Ask me how I know...!)

Bagshot said:

Note..!!
Don't..don't.. don't use led bulbs. They are too bright and wash out all the colours and symbols on the warning/ indicator lights. Also if you use them in the message centre, they make it look unreadable. Stick to ordinary bulbs
(Ask me how I know...!)

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marty has LED bulbs in his dash. Looks good. Went blue which suits his car well.

Grrrrrr said:

marty has LED bulbs in his dash. Looks good. Went blue which suits his car well.

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Theytok behind switches and such, but behind the indicator lights/ full beam indicator/ message window, led's can be too bright and wash out the colours. Maybe, you can get lesser wattage ones, but why bother

You can get different colour standard ones. They are pennies on eBay it’s the pulling everything apart to change them Is the dealbreaker for me.
Whenever I’m that deep last thing on my mind is what colour the dash lights are