Interior Light Bulbs and Dashboard switch

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Fri May 08, 2009 12:56 pm

Hello all,

Can someone tell me what light bulb I require to replace the blown one in my dashboard analogue clock? Is it the same as the ones for the instrument panel?

Also I have a myserious switch in my dashboard in the bank above the head unit. I have the usual hazard lights, rear wind screen heater but then the the right of that I have a blank swtich which pushed to toggle and has a red line around it when it is in the out position. It is wired up but does not appear to do anytrhing. Does anyone have any ideas what this is?

Thanks as always.

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Fri May 08, 2009 12:59 pm

Electric window cutout switch Nb.
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Fri May 08, 2009 1:00 pm

Ah okay. Thank you for the crazily quick reply!
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Fri May 08, 2009 1:03 pm

Hello.
The switch above the radio is a breaker switch for the electric windows.
As for the clock bulb... I believe it's a standard 1.2watt T5 12v (286) Capless Automotive Bulb 62111368299
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Fri May 08, 2009 2:30 pm

I've just taken a look at the bulb and it appears to be fine but it had nothing connected to it. Is the bulb powered seperately from the cable to power the clock?

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Sat May 09, 2009 12:32 am

Grey/red and brown/white power the clock bulb.
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