16vMatt 10 Posted August 6, 2016 Morning all, I've read previous forums on this but they only seem to cover early type clusters. I'm looking at replacing my dash bulbs as I can't see my fuel or temp at night which isn't too helpful. I'm looking at replacing them with the bulbs pictured below. I must be having a blonde moment because I'm stumped as to how to remove the gauges as I presume there are bulbs behind them aswell as along the top of the cluster. Cheers in advance for any help Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fendervg 30 Posted August 6, 2016 There are a few bulbs for the backlighting at the rear and three along the top for overall illumination. There are two screws that hold in the cluster on each side, and the front clear plastic cover is also held on by another two, one each side. If you have a late car the only loom connector is a simple multi plug at the back. Simples. If you've done it once. Just take your time and be really careful with the trim - a long thin Phillips magnetic driver is your man for the job. And some blue tack ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
16vMatt 10 Posted August 6, 2016 Cheers Fender will have a pop at it now 😀 Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomB 0 Posted October 16, 2016 Hi Matt, Getting the cluster out is relatively easy (even easier if you take the steering wheel off - it's only one 24mm nut), how did you get along? If you don't mind me asking, what bulbs are you using as replacements for your originals? I'm trying to find some but am confused by the sheer number of possible options. Cheers, Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ed_d82 11 Posted October 17, 2016 Likewise would be interested in knowing what bulbs you used, cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted October 19, 2016 I do remember the 3 bulbs at high level are a different wattage to the 2 behind the lcd display. I got mine from TPS and they are still priced daft (made by osram). Ebay seems to a better place [ATTACH]84734[/ATTACH] And the new ones I got were different to what was fitted (they may have been incorrectly fitted b4) Its not that long ago that a thread discussing this was on here, with part numbers etc (Later model cars) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted October 19, 2016 I do remember the 3 bulbs at high level are a different wattage to the 2 behind the lcd display. I got mine from TPS and they are still priced daft (made by osram). Ebay seems to a better place Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stuarttaylor37 13 Posted October 19, 2016 The three in the top are 2w and have green bases (509t bulbs) I think Halfords have them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomB 0 Posted October 20, 2016 Thanks all Seconded - cheers. Having swapped my clocks (again) I found that mine were T-5 S1 LEDs and are.....adequate at best. Still, as the clocks will need replacing again, it's not really an issue as time is on my side! Cheers, Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stuarttaylor37 13 Posted October 20, 2016 I think leds are too narrow focused a beam for his application, bubs give a more diffuse even spread of light Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cressa 44 Posted October 20, 2016 [ATTACH]84757[/ATTACH] Bulbs worked great for me Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
