Dash & Panel Lighting

[IrishGS300]

Hi,

A few of my lights are out, so I'd like to replace them all. It's easy enough to get to the bulbs and remove them, however sourcing replacements is another story. They are these tiny little bulbs, complete with plastic holders that twist into place, not much bigger than half the size of a penny coin.

I've tried a few motor factors and Halfords, no luck. Anyone know a place to source them ? One of the main troubles is that there aren't any identifying marks on the bulbs so I don't really know what I'm looking for either, which is why I took the old ones out and took them with me to motor factors/Halfords. Obviously I can't do that if I'm buying online for example.

Thanks.

[Mike_Mac]

Sourcing dash bulbs is the one time i'll go straight to the dealer; you can always tell them exactly what the bulb lights up and then show them on the EPC, which means you get the right bulb. It costs a few quid a bulb (main dealer after all!! ), but it's simple.

[TigerFish]

I've been having the exact same issue after doing this tutorial

Dash Removal

The bulbs appear to be a size somewhere between the capless bulbs R501 and R286. Must admit, the main dealer is the easy option, however having spent £36 on 8 bulbs for the AC control panel last year, and four of them being gone again, I'm a bit peaved about the cost of them. I have just replaced the AC panel ones with LED bulbs (they are a bit easier to find than the dash ones). I have just ordered some different LED ones from america that I think may fit the dash. They should arrive in the next week or so, I'll keep you updated. I'm contemplating switching all the interior illuminations (Dash, AC panel, Clock, Window switches and heated seat switches) to blue, hence another reason for trying to find LED replacements