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RobChase
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Post Thu Dec 08, 2005 4:55 pm

I recently blew the main bulb on the speedo the other nite. I did sumit stupid! How easy isit to replace these bulbs and what bulbs do I need. Any help would be appreciated.
smithy318i
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Post Thu Dec 08, 2005 5:08 pm

Easy.

all you need is a small screwdriver to take the cluster out.
No need to take off the steering wheel.
bulb looks like this one.
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TouringMatt
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Post Thu Dec 08, 2005 10:58 pm

Dont be tempted to stick 5w ones in!!
I managed to feck mine up and melted the plastic orange bulb covers :roll:

Fortunatly got some spares and brought some 3w bulbs

Lesson learnt :P