A alanhid New Member Feb 11, 2011 #1 Just noticed my engine temp guage light isnt working.........is it easy to replace........and how do I get in there? Def 90 TD5 cheers
Just noticed my engine temp guage light isnt working.........is it easy to replace........and how do I get in there? Def 90 TD5 cheers
Bromsgrove Defender Well-Known Member Feb 11, 2011 #2 Yes it is very easy to replace. Just four screws holds the instrument binnacle on. You don't have a manual then
Yes it is very easy to replace. Just four screws holds the instrument binnacle on. You don't have a manual then
Station House Well-Known Member Feb 11, 2011 #3 As BD says If it's the same as mine, bulb holder just pulls out Make sure you use the right wattage bulb (I used Bosch Pure light 5w - part number 501 from Halfords) - too high a wattage and the gauge melts!
As BD says If it's the same as mine, bulb holder just pulls out Make sure you use the right wattage bulb (I used Bosch Pure light 5w - part number 501 from Halfords) - too high a wattage and the gauge melts!
ratty I'm not special I'm limited edition Feb 11, 2011 #4 Station House said: As BD says If it's the same as mine, bulb holder just pulls out Make sure you use the right wattage bulb (I used Bosch Pure light 5w - part number 501 from Halfords) - too high a wattage and the gauge melts! Click to expand... TD5's use tiny little bulbs instead of the 501 wedge bulbs used in older defenders. They are a miniture version. I have a feeling they are 1.2w bulbs. Halfords | Halfords Bike it Motorcycle Bulb HMB286 12v 1.2w
Station House said: As BD says If it's the same as mine, bulb holder just pulls out Make sure you use the right wattage bulb (I used Bosch Pure light 5w - part number 501 from Halfords) - too high a wattage and the gauge melts! Click to expand... TD5's use tiny little bulbs instead of the 501 wedge bulbs used in older defenders. They are a miniture version. I have a feeling they are 1.2w bulbs. Halfords | Halfords Bike it Motorcycle Bulb HMB286 12v 1.2w