I have a 2000 s40 and the instruments lights are not working on the temperature, and air control ****. It's very difficult to find the setting when driving at night. The dealer estimate was around $250.00 which will include changing all 3 bulbs inside. I just can't justify paying that much money for a burn out bulb. Does anybody know or has someone experience changing the bulbs yourself. I consider myself mechanically inclined but would like to know where to begin. Any thought or help is greatly appreciated.

 

for the temp light you need to remove the instrument panel to replace the bulb from the back.

same for the control ****, the ecc needs to come out.

 

Can you elaborate a little. Is this a reasonable DIY project ? I have the same problem with the climate control bulbs.

 

sure u can diy it, most do, but it is kinda in depth for some.

for the gauge lights:

Remove two bolts from the steering column mounting and lower column.
-Remove two self-tapping screws from trim edge and press edge downwards out of clips.
-Remove three self-tapping screws which hold combined instrument panel and remove it (connectors and cable are behind in dashboard).
Pull first straight outwards.



for the climate:

Make a note of the radio code
-Switch off the ignition
-Disconnect the battery ground lead
-Remove the radio
-Disconnect the connectors
-Remove the storage compartment in the centre console.


Removing the front panel
-1: Press up the catches behind the holes in the front panel
-2: At the same time pull the lower section of the panel towards you. (Use a weatherstrip tool.)
-3: Press the whole panel upwards slightly. Pull it towards you from the top. (The controls remain on the heater control panel.).


Removing the control module
-Remove the 3 screws
-Disconnect the connectors
-Removing the control panel.

 

Thanks for taking the time to explain it. I really appreciate it.

 

This is great info. Thanks a lot !

 

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