Bulb out behind rev counter

mavrick007 · July 15, 2013, 03:39

Hi - apologies if this has already been posted etc

It appears one of the bulbs behind my tacho/rev counter is out (between 2-4k revs is not lit up). Can someone tell me how to gain access to it, change it and what type of bulb to get please?

Thanks

Anonymous · July 19, 2013, 12:23

To get to it - Pull off the plastic cover thing around the 3 dials - just a quick yank and it comes off.

Then you should see 3 screws - unscrew

Then pull off the 3 plugs on the back of the unit

Then I cant remember if you can replace a bulb right there (Should see some black things which can be twist) or you might need to take of a white cover too (few screws)

As for which bulb to get? not sure I need some too tho

mavrick007 · July 19, 2013, 12:36

Thanks for that

Does anyone have any photos of the steps explained above and does anyone know the types of bulbs/weblinks where I can buy some as I want to have them ready when I do the job

Cheers

Anonymous · July 19, 2013, 12:44

Unfortunately I don't have any pictures but whilst your there it might be worth silencing the annoying buzzer that beeps at everything.

I found the reversing beeps are really really annoying and loud. So I did the steps above, opened up the cluster to find the black buzzer - put a strip of selotape over the top and a single pin prick in the whole means the beep is a lot quieter. You can still hear it (thanks to the pin prick) but it doesn't sound like your reversing an artic.

OldMan · July 19, 2013, 14:48

The bulbs are type 2721 (USA designation) and are available here
http://www.bulbtown.com/2721_MINIATURE_BULB_SUB_MINIATURE_WEDGE_BASE_p/2721.htm
among other places.

If one bulb has burned out, the others will probably fail soon.
I'd replace all (12 or so) bulbs.

uktotty · July 19, 2013, 15:26

I replaced all mine with LEDs no more blown bulbs

OldMan · July 19, 2013, 18:04

Quote from: "uktotty"I replaced all mine with LEDs no more blown bulbs

I tried LEDs.
I got very poor gauge illumination and no brightness adjustment from the dimmer control.
How is your installation behaving?

Jay67 · July 19, 2013, 19:32

before you pull the binnacle off drop the steering wheel, makes it easier

wide angle LEDs work fine in mine

OldMan · July 20, 2013, 01:35

Quote from: "Jay67"

That looks nice, but it doesn't look standard.
Have you started a thread explaining how you did it?

Jay67 · July 20, 2013, 14:34

purchased from a company call Metal Monkey a few years ago, several people have had them made up, straight swap for original dial faces. Posted something in the appearance section when I first fitted them.

dj2k21 · July 20, 2013, 14:38

I also got mine from metal monkey along with the heater ones too. Great quality

mavrick007 · July 20, 2013, 21:10

Quote from: "OldMan"The bulbs are type 2721 (USA designation) and are available here
http://www.bulbtown.com/2721_MINIATURE_BULB_SUB_MINIATURE_WEDGE_BASE_p/2721.htm
among other places.

If one bulb has burned out, the others will probably fail soon.
I'd replace all (12 or so) bulbs.

Does anyone know a UK website I can order all 12 from please?
Thanks

Anonymous · August 5, 2013, 12:55

Quote from: "mavrick007"
Quote from: "OldMan"The bulbs are type 2721 (USA designation) and are available here
http://www.bulbtown.com/2721_MINIATURE_BULB_SUB_MINIATURE_WEDGE_BASE_p/2721.htm
among other places.

If one bulb has burned out, the others will probably fail soon.
I'd replace all (12 or so) bulbs.

Does anyone know a UK website I can order all 12 from please?
Thanks

All i can say is i ordered 2721 bulbs and they did not fit.