Can Switch Bulbs be replaced?

JohnDotCom · 21st January 2007, 22:31

Typical, My Cruise Light Switch fails to light up, presume its a bulb or LED. Does anyone know if you can replace it or is it a new switch job?
Cheers.

Mike · 21st January 2007, 22:46

John,

afaik it's a new switch as the 'bulbs' are led's and not (easily) changeable.

hth

Mike

JohnDotCom · 21st January 2007, 22:53

Thought that would be the case, thanks Mike.
Will order one tomorrow, won;t risk EBay could happen again quickly as you don't know the age.

mach1rob · 21st January 2007, 23:30

I've not yet delved into the 75 switches yet, but all my others have been microbulbs, tiny bulbs in a small holder that twistlocks into place, can just make them out in the picture, they're the 2 white objects,

If they are Rover/Xpart want over £5 EACH for the bulbs seperate :SHOCKED: so, you could by a 200/25 fog switch for around £6 that has 2 bulbs in it, or get some microbulbs and just swap them into the holders. It's fiddly, as you have to thread the 2 legs through the holes in the holder then wrap around base. I can recommend these guys no end
http://www.dashlights.co.uk/cart.php...ategory_id=271

If it does turn out they're LEDs then Maplins should do a suitable replacement if you're handy with the soldering iron

Alas my source doesn't show base of switch, but it does look very similar to the style used in earlier ones

JohnDotCom · 21st January 2007, 23:37

Thanks for reply Rob, I will have a look before swapping, and maybe do it if its possible when I have more time, but a New Switch may be easiest for now, as I use it most evenings and it just makes it easier to find and looks odd with one of five out.

21st January 2007, 22:31	#1
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Can Switch Bulbs be replaced? Typical, My Cruise Light Switch fails to light up, presume its a bulb or LED. Does anyone know if you can replace it or is it a new switch job? Cheers.

21st January 2007, 22:46	#2
Mike This is my second home Rover 75 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,448 Thanks: 0 Thanked 206 Times in 32 Posts	John, afaik it's a new switch as the 'bulbs' are led's and not (easily) changeable. hth Mike __________________ Mike [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

21st January 2007, 22:53	#3
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Thought that would be the case, thanks Mike. Will order one tomorrow, won;t risk EBay could happen again quickly as you don't know the age.

21st January 2007, 23:30	#4
mach1rob Gets stuck in Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 889 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I've not yet delved into the 75 switches yet, but all my others have been microbulbs, tiny bulbs in a small holder that twistlocks into place, can just make them out in the picture, they're the 2 white objects, If they are Rover/Xpart want over £5 EACH for the bulbs seperate :SHOCKED: so, you could by a 200/25 fog switch for around £6 that has 2 bulbs in it, or get some microbulbs and just swap them into the holders. It's fiddly, as you have to thread the 2 legs through the holes in the holder then wrap around base. I can recommend these guys no end http://www.dashlights.co.uk/cart.php...ategory_id=271 If it does turn out they're LEDs then Maplins should do a suitable replacement if you're handy with the soldering iron Alas my source doesn't show base of switch, but it does look very similar to the style used in earlier ones

21st January 2007, 23:37	#5
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Thanks for reply Rob, I will have a look before swapping, and maybe do it if its possible when I have more time, but a New Switch may be easiest for now, as I use it most evenings and it just makes it easier to find and looks odd with one of five out.