Instrument lights

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alidav
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Instrument lights

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my instrument lights have stopped working have checked the fuse and the switch it still works all the other lights also made sure i had not moved the dimmer switch can any one help
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id just change the bulbs, youve checked the obvious, or take a bulb out and test it with a multimeter
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funny that i've got to do the same this weekend and sort the heater cables out
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the bulbs are prone for going mate, I had to change mine no that long ago and they have gave up the ghost again :lol:
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ditch the bulbs and fit LED's instead you would never have to wory about them going
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Rich P wrote:ditch the bulbs and fit LED's instead you would never have to wory about them going
where can i lay me hands on some leds bruv
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you can buy the dash complete with led's and different colours on ebay or a decent garage should be able to sort this for you,not actually sure wot led's they use
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you can also buy a kit off ebay that suplies led's to replace bulbs and are a direct fit
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my center consol came from ebay with blue and red led's looks quite smart
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