Xantia dashboard illuminati
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Xantia dashboard illuminati
I know this has probably be asked so many times but how do you change the dash illumination bulbs on 1997 S1? I seem to be down to one bulb over the fuel gauge! Is it a big a job?
Barry0allegro (Liverpool)
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1997 xantia VSX auto
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Re: Xantia dashboard illuminati
It can be done, but (and this is the bad news bit) as you have an S1 Xantia it means that you will probably have to take the steering wheel off! I would also suggest you get at least 40 bulbs (sorry, but I cannot remember what bulbs they are), and then replace all of them in one go. You do not want to be taking the dash board out again in 6 months time when others fail!
Most of the bulbs are capless (they do use caps, but they can be removed from them), but the two in the heater panel are capped, and the caps are very short.
Most of the bulbs are capless (they do use caps, but they can be removed from them), but the two in the heater panel are capped, and the caps are very short.
James
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Re: Xantia dashboard illuminati
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... al#p321921
Here's instructions for mk2 and mk1 dash removal and bulb replacement..i tried led bulbs but found they were too bright and the light was too spread, illuminating the other areas of the dash indicating faults. Hope this helps.
Here's instructions for mk2 and mk1 dash removal and bulb replacement..i tried led bulbs but found they were too bright and the light was too spread, illuminating the other areas of the dash indicating faults. Hope this helps.
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Re: Xantia dashboard illuminati
Thanks will have a go then if not back to my trusted garage man!
Barry0allegro (Liverpool)
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1997 xantia desire auto
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1997 xantia VSX auto
1997 xantia desire auto
1990 bx 1.9
Re: Xantia dashboard illuminati
It's not a difficult task at all. Just make sure the airbag is correctly deactivated as per the guide. Also watch out when you remove the steering wheel, they come off suddenly and can slap the face.
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Re: Xantia dashboard illuminati
Good warning about the steering wheel. The best trick here is to undo the nut or bolt (I cannot recall which it is) most of the way, but leave a few turns on it. That way, when it comes loose the nut/bolt will stop a smack in the face.
James
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Re: Xantia dashboard illuminati
Exactly - It'll save yout teeth. And always set the steeringwheel in neutral position before removal.Hell Razor5543 wrote:Good warning about the steering wheel. The best trick here is to undo the nut or bolt (I cannot recall which it is) most of the way, but leave a few turns on it. That way, when it comes loose the nut/bolt will stop a smack in the face.
X1 has a nut with 21 or 22 mm head. X2 have a bolt, Tx45/50 if i remember correctly.
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Re: Xantia dashboard illuminati
Its always worth checking the alignment before putting the airbag back on. I got mine on and it looked straight but once on a proper straight its actually on the wonk!!
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