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RFlower
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 Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 11:14 am Post subject: Switch Illumination |
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The dashboard switches on the Imola have no illumination for the symbols, others have none for the ON position.
They rectangular switches, not square as on the 1.7.
On removing the swiches, I can see the small bulb for the ON light, but cannot remove it, as it has two wires going out of sight, and I can't see how to open the switch any further without breaking it.
Can any one tell me if it is possible to replace the bulbs, for both the ON light and the symbols, and if so, how to open the switches.
Are the symbol illuminations LED's?
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Dick Flower, Nr. Carcassonne. '94 Trofeo 1.4 ie (F), '93 Imola 1.3/1.4 ie (now for breaking) (F), '91 1.7 ie (GB)(spare car), '86 Sprint 1.5 QV (F). '87 VW Syncro camper (F), '73 NSU Ro80 (F), '99 Fiat Seicento (F) |
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BigAl
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RFlower
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| Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 2:06 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, Al, I did a search but didn't spot that post of yours.
I guess the only way is to sacrifice a spare switch, if I can find one in the breakers, and cut it up carefully to see if it can be glued together again after fixing the lights.
Plan B, I will see if the square switches from the 1.7 will fit the holes available. I think there are enough blank positions in the Imola dash to accommodate the extra width needed.
I'm not yet sure if the square switches are repairable, but at least some of the symbol lights work. It's not too handy having none of them working.
Last resort is some sort of external illumination using blue shrouds from a spare instrument panel.
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BigAl
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| Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 9:21 pm Post subject: |
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I managed to source a free switch, but have yet to pick it up. No one replied to my post  fingers crossed for this one.
I was tempted to take mine apart but didnt, but as i have a spare i could try for you, save you damaging yours.
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ZeNiTh-PbArM
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| Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 8:31 pm Post subject: |
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hi,
i seem to recollect these switches can also be found in fiat tipos
besides they can be dismantled and reassembled, i did this long ago on my hazard switch to replace the bulb (with a led of course!)
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BigAl
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| Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 11:56 pm Post subject: |
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Hey ZeNiTh-PbArM
Fancy doing it again with some pictures and possibly make a section for bobbbers site?
You are refering to the late ser 3 switches?
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ZeNiTh-PbArM
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| Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 9:45 am Post subject: |
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yep those are rectangular series 3 switches (mine is '91 MY)
might have a spare i'll dismantle when i get back home
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BigAl
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BigAl
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| Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 1:13 am Post subject: |
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ZeNiTh-PbArM, could you please post some pics or instructions as i tried again and could not see how to dismantle them to replace a led/bulb.
Thanks
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BigAl
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| Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 1:41 am Post subject: |
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I cannot see a way of taking them apart without breaking them, just want to replace the light that comes on when ignition or lights are turned on as light to show its on works fine.
ZeNiTh-PbArM you still about to guide us?
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