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expatRob



Member Since: 24 Feb 2015
Location: Frankfurt
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Germany 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Tonga Green
Help on changing out bulbs in center dashboard
I have a few burnt out bulbs on my center dash and I want to replace them. Any advice or suggestions on good places to get replacement bulbs and any tip/tricks on changing them out. I always respect the thoughts of those that have gone before me.

Thanks,
Rob
Post #513906 13th Mar 2016 6:02pm
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rtg



Member Since: 25 Jun 2014
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Austria 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Santorini Black
I replaced mine some time ago. It's a rather simple job:

Remove center console (I used a flat screw driver but something like this might work better if you want to avoid scratches).

After you "pop" the center console you have to disconnect the switches. I removed the switches from the front panel and reconnected them one-by-one to their respective plugs so I know what goes where.

Looks something like this:



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Replace lights, reassemble.

I used LR spare lights from my local dealer.


Since some lights died on me over the last two years I'm planning to replace them all with LEDs.[/list]
Post #513913 13th Mar 2016 6:18pm
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expatRob



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Germany 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Tonga Green
rtg, great info thanks. I think I will go LED from the start them. Great tip on the switches to keep things in their proper place. I will use that.
Post #513921 13th Mar 2016 6:38pm
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rtg



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Austria 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Santorini Black
Just remember if it starts looking like this


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you removed too much Wink
Post #513924 13th Mar 2016 6:54pm
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Theater



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Italy 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Galway Green
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Wink Marco

Defender 110 "SW" SE Galway Green MY 2009
Ex Defender 90 "SW" S Santorini Black MY 2010
Post #513925 13th Mar 2016 6:56pm
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spudfan



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Ireland 
The only thing I couldn't figure out is how to disconnect the clock. I managed it with the centre dash still connected to the clock. Any instructions on how to disconnect the clock.
P.S. You will need the correcty keys to remove the stereo. 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai
Post #513968 13th Mar 2016 8:11pm
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Cupboard



Member Since: 21 Mar 2014
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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 HT Corris Grey
My clock came out pretty easily on Friday!
There's a plug that just disconnects. Might have to prod it with a small screwdriver but I didn't spend much effort so I can't really remember.
Post #513971 13th Mar 2016 8:14pm
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spudfan



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Thank you. That's been filed away for the next time I've to change bulbs. Thumbs Up 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai
Post #513972 13th Mar 2016 8:17pm
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rtg



Member Since: 25 Jun 2014
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Austria 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Santorini Black
Yep it's just a "plug-and-play" plug like all the others... screwdriver and it pops right out!
Post #513980 13th Mar 2016 8:31pm
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
I fitted LEDs and they were useless! I took them out again.

The incandescent bulbs provide a very broad spread of light and the overall effect is a uniform glow. The LEDs are very pinpoint and the result was a few vety bright spots on a generally dim background.

It may be possible to get more suitable LEDs now, though.
Post #513983 13th Mar 2016 8:36pm
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spudfan



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rtg wrote:
Yep it's just a "plug-and-play" plug like all the others... screwdriver and it pops right out!

That's about the some of my expertise Rolling with laughter Thanks Thumbs Up
P.S. Why don't screwdrivers come with instructions Whistle 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai
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custom90



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Post #513997 13th Mar 2016 8:59pm
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spudfan



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Yep, I studied that in depth before tackling mine last weekend. Also contributed as to how my labours went. A very good post for the novice. Thumbs Up 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali
2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu
2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai
Post #514005 13th Mar 2016 9:09pm
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