Replacing Xantia Instrument Illumination Bulbs

[CitroJim]

I've just done a guide to doing this job...

https://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/ ... 22&t=56530

Comments and ideas to improve the guide are very welcome indeed

Do it and enjoy a beautifully illuminated Xantia dash again!!!

[Stickyfinger]

Replacing Xantia Mk2 Instrument Illumination Bulbs

[CitroJim]

Replacing Xantia Mk2 Instrument Illumination Bulbs

Yes, but with notes on the essential differences on how to do the job in an S1 - which, to be fair, is very similar

[Stickyfinger]

I have now got a couple of my new ones blown so need to do the job again myself .......they have not lasted long

[CitroJim]

That is very annoying Alasdair From where did you obtain the replacements?

I've edited my guide slightly to make clear the procedure as described and the pictures applies to an S2

[Stickyfinger]

Yep.....grrrrr (from ebay)

I have still not taken off the steering wheel.....I used the "bend the hell out of it" on the wheel cover

I HATE touching Airbags and that nasty little slip connector

[CitroJim]

I have still not taken off the steering wheel.....I used the "bend the hell out of it" on the wheel cover

That's one way to do it but not a good way... There's a risk of breaking the cowl and chopping lumps out of your fingers...

Nothing to worry about with airbags.... Just treat them like a basket of eggs

You want me to do the job for you next time I'm down your way?

'Ring' brand bulbs seem OK... That as the brand I got from my last bulk buy on the 'bay...

[Stickyfinger]

That would be good, it is just I have never seen it done....and I struggled with slip ring on the V6 I dismantled.

[CitroJim]

Done, get some bulbs and next time I'm down consider it done

[Stickyfinger]

I may be able to keep you here longer than a cup of Tea ??, I had better bake some Free Range Chicken and Chilli Flap Jacks

[CitroJim]

Chilli flapjacks sound gorgeous Alasdair and I'll be looking forward to those I'll pass on the chicken though - the only chicken I eat is in the form of eggs

I generally don't eat meat although I do eat a little fish...

[Hell Razor5543]

Here is a little fish for you, Jim;

[Stickyfinger]

that will be a scam to get your banking details, never open such fish

[CitroJim]

that will be a scam to get your banking details, never open such fish

No, that's a plish

That little fish looks lovely Alasdair.... Get a good bowlful and turn them into whitebait - yum!!!

[Hell Razor5543]

If I were going phishing I would not have used a minnow, but a salmon. Far more tempting.