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Martin 01



Member Since: 13 Feb 2012
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Instrument bulbs
Anyone know where I can purchase bulbs for the display in my TD5.
I'm looking for the ones that illuminate TC, engine management, etc.
Not had the instrument panel off yet but a couple of mine don't seem to be working.
Thanks

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Post #320154 30th Mar 2014 6:33am
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NickEJ



Member Since: 24 Nov 2012
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Slovenia 2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Galway Green
Hi Martin

Halfords do them. You have the choice of either 1w or 2w bulbs from memory so you can decide whether you want a "bright" dash or a dim one.

Nick.
Post #320157 30th Mar 2014 6:36am
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jhnstap



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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Tonga Green
Dash bulbs
ebay has plenty and don't forget the forceps for the 509t bulbs Whistle I do my thing and you do yours. I am not in this world to live up to your expectations, and you are not in this world to live up to mine
Post #320169 30th Mar 2014 7:40am
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Martin 01



Member Since: 13 Feb 2012
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I thought the 509t bulbs were for the speedo & clocks ?
The ones I'm after are for the small square T/C & ABS type.
I presume these are individual bulbs.
Are these in Halfrauds ?
Post #320171 30th Mar 2014 7:55am
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jimbob7



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Halfords have em,think its 286 bulb. Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.
Post #320183 30th Mar 2014 9:29am
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derbywill



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England 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Java Black
I thought the warning lights were led only the back lights in the gauges are bulbs.
Regards
Will 2005 90 XS
1954 86'' Series 1 tilt
1968 88” 2A 200tdi
2002 110 Hardtop
Post #320190 30th Mar 2014 9:59am
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Lou Sparts



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United Kingdom 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
I,m pretty sure warning lights are LED,s unfortunately i have seen some of these covered up with silver paper or black mastic to hide warning lights ! 2005 Td5 90 XS

Steve
Post #320195 30th Mar 2014 10:48am
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jimbob7



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Doh, dint read the thread properly,warning lights are (irreplaceable?)led's, fuel/temp/clock are bulbs.To the op,are you sure you have TC??It also means you have abs,lucky you Neutral . Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.
Post #320200 30th Mar 2014 11:10am
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Martin 01



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Jimbob7,
No traction control light is lit up on the dash but I could hear it working last time out.
Also have ABS as seen the unit under the bonnet in far left corner.
I have also seen the bulbs covered up to mask a problem.
Hopefully will take it apart & find the problem.
Post #320205 30th Mar 2014 11:26am
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jimbob7



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FYI,from what I remember abs, tc and handbrake warning lights are on the same block connector at the rear of the dash,any other lights missing?If you know someone with diagnostics you can check your warning bulb function,you can with Lynx anyhows.
Hope this helps. Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.
Post #320230 30th Mar 2014 12:48pm
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Martin 01



Member Since: 13 Feb 2012
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Just opened up the instrument panel with the clocks in, took the back off & found that they are lit by LED's.
On closer inspection of the ABS & T/C section I found both had black tape in failing to illuminate them.
Took the tape out & they now light up.
Problem is they don't go out.
Now I presume there is a problem with one or both of them.
Will a diagnostic check reveal the problem ?
Or do I need to book it in to the local Indy to take a look ?

Thanks for all the replies up to now guys.
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Post #320282 30th Mar 2014 5:06pm
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JWL



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Diagnostic check is the best way forward. That will give you a basis to start with. Not all faults on the ABS and TC are financially devastating. It was a bit naughty of the previous owner to have done the bodge especially if it has had a recent MoT as they are testable items and should have been picked up by the MoT tester!
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jimbob7



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+1 for diagnostic,does your handbrake light work as it should,coz that should also be lit with an ABS fault (its a general brake error warning light also). ABS or TC will be the same fault,can't have one without the other Neutral .
The local Indy will be good providing he has Autologic,or LR Testbook, Snap-on is still an amatur in diagnostics.
Or anyone with Nanocom, Hawkeye or Lynx will diagnose it for you. Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.
Post #320465 31st Mar 2014 10:03am
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rich



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England 2004 Defender 90 2.5 TD HT Barolo Black
The warning lights are led backlit which are soldered to a circuit board
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ROBBONTHEROCK



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Scotland 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Firenze Red
Lou Sparts wrote:
I,m pretty sure warning lights are LED,s unfortunately i have seen some of these covered up with silver paper or black mastic to hide warning lights !


Just replaced my hand brake switch (old one's guts was icons on the carpet) and discovered light would not illuminate!

Checked fuses, then brake fluid switch (removed the cap) and still would not illuminate!

Opened up the instrument cluster and hey presto some green masking tape over the lens!

Thanks to this thread, for the tips!

Only downside now is I cannot get the light to illuminate for low brake fluid!

Tried disconnecting one of the wires and also removed the cap from the little tank but still it doesn't light up!

Maybe I need a new cap!

Is this an MOT fail still?

Cheers
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