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R286 (1,2W) Dashboard Bulbs from: autobulbsdirectI am not that happy with the colour and the quality of the bulbs so I am going to look for a better pair.
The whole section where the radio is fitted has to come out.
Take the ventilator button off, just pull. Behind you will find a screw, unscrew and pull the section where your radio is fitted towards you. It's a bit of a pain but it will come out. I had to take my radio out first.
Section removed :-) Looks like a war zone but don't be afraid.
On the back of the white console you will find a big white connector. Unplug it.
When you have the connector out you will see the two bulbs in the left and right black fittings. Replace the bulbs and put the connector back in the console.
Put everything back together.Here is the result, I am not that happy with the so called "blue" bulbs but now you know how to get it done.UPDATE
After some tips from one of my readers I ordered blue leds
U286B (286) Dash Board Slim wedge bulb Blue Standardavailable here
The leds alone are too bright but with the original bulb covers (the brown thingies) covering them, you get a dimmer not-so-blinding light. And the result is perfect.27 Comments:
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I found the led bulbs on ultraleds.co.uk to be a good deep blue, and with the original bulb covers (the brown thingies) covering them, you get a dimmer not-so-blinding light.
Thinking about replacing them with some UV lights to see what they're like :)
I just ordered them.
first, im not sure but is there light behind the dash from factory? because in the pic there are already two bulbs.. ( i dont have any light)
second, I own a red 107, what do you think about red bulbs, leds? is that a match with standard stero and speed lights?
is it 12v5w bulbs you have fitted?
/many thanks from Sweden
Thanks - Great site, will be using it a lot in the coming months.
bulbs for the mid conole are: R286 (1,2W)
http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/u286b-
dash-board-slim-wedge-bulb-blue-
standard-p-851.html
Acra
Aching to change the speedo too. Does anyone know how that french guy did it?
Ive just ordered the LEDS from ultraled, has anyone managed to get the speedo colour changed like on the french site?
I have blue neons in the footwells too, so to get the center console and speedo changed to will be brilliant.
Am going to have a play over the weekend, if i get it working I will get pics up with an idiot-proof how to, hopefully!
There is a white plug with cables coming out of it, remove this. Then, there is a creamy white section that this plugged in to. This bit comes out to reveal the LEDS (on a black bit of plastic, you will see it). Look for the clips holding this creamy white bit in, and gently (Very gently) prise them up, then the whole bit will come out so you can replace the LEDs.
I took the speedo off and apart, but it looks like the bulbs are soldered onto the circuit board, so this is a no no from my skills!
Hope that helps :P
This looks very cool. I havent got my car yet :( only 17, but getting a new 107 urban move in may. If i customise my car i.e full sound system, this what you have here etc... do i have to tell my insurance company or is that just exterrior stuff i have to tell them about?
With thanks
Jake
One problem: Since LEDs are directional unlike the standard orange ones, you can actually see the two bulbs because they're so bright. I've used the brown cover thingies, and i've also used a metal nail file to sand down the front of the LED glass to get a "frosted" effect.
It's much better but i still get two Blue blobs...
Any tips????
Acra
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=cx8FKppGHWM
Where is the fuse box and do you know which fuse to replace?
Thanks, Ryan.
You have to take the cover of.
Two screws behind your stearingwheel, then move the cover up and towards you.
What wasn't mentioned here is that the white plastic bit that holds the bulbs is held in with four plastic clips (two on top, one to each side). These can be pulled open to allow the bulb mounting piece out.
I didn't realise this and managed to break some of these clips off. This means that it won't lock back in place and I had to glue it in with a couple of dabs of super glue when I'd finished.
No real problem, as I've done the bulb switch and it works, but not sure if I could ever get it out again now.
i tryded everything even with a screw driver but it wont come out
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