Light Bulb in instrument panel goes out
11-01-2003, 12:53 PM
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Light Bulb in instrument panel goes out
I am shocked!
A light bulb that illuminates the odometer and outside temp in my 2000 3.2TL went out, and the dealer told me it would cost $200 to fix!
I am okay with mechanical aptitude, but would it be realistic to think I could replace it myself? Any special tools? Is it possible that it is a fuse....the dealer said if the fuse blew, the entire instrument panel would not illuminate and the speedometer stuff still illuminates.
any replies are appreciated.
A light bulb that illuminates the odometer and outside temp in my 2000 3.2TL went out, and the dealer told me it would cost $200 to fix!
I am okay with mechanical aptitude, but would it be realistic to think I could replace it myself? Any special tools? Is it possible that it is a fuse....the dealer said if the fuse blew, the entire instrument panel would not illuminate and the speedometer stuff still illuminates.
any replies are appreciated.
11-01-2003, 01:36 PM
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current mileage is 72500 which puts me out of warranty, i think. the dealership said that it could not be a fuse, since some of the instrument panel is illuminated.......they said one fuse powers the entire panel....do you agree?
11-02-2003, 01:47 AM
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I would think that since it deals with the odometer, law would require the manufacturer to fix it for free. I would check into it.
And I hear opening up the dashboard is a major pain, and only means shakes and rattles down the road. I'd have the dealership do it before I tried myself.
And I hear opening up the dashboard is a major pain, and only means shakes and rattles down the road. I'd have the dealership do it before I tried myself.
11-02-2003, 02:02 AM
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PaulGeis, too bad you live in Houston, TX. I can open it up and fix it for you for a LOT less cheaper than the dealership.
The dealership is correct, it is not a fuse since some of the instruments light up. It is a blown bulb, you need to get it replaced with an OEM bulb unit, should be like $5 for 5 or something like that, very cheap.
-Steve
The dealership is correct, it is not a fuse since some of the instruments light up. It is a blown bulb, you need to get it replaced with an OEM bulb unit, should be like $5 for 5 or something like that, very cheap.
-Steve
11-02-2003, 01:00 PM
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Originally posted by Deity42
I would think that since it deals with the odometer, law would require the manufacturer to fix it for free. I would check into it.
And I hear opening up the dashboard is a major pain, and only means shakes and rattles down the road. I'd have the dealership do it before I tried myself.
I would think that since it deals with the odometer, law would require the manufacturer to fix it for free. I would check into it.
And I hear opening up the dashboard is a major pain, and only means shakes and rattles down the road. I'd have the dealership do it before I tried myself.
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