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Bertil Lindstrom - 29 Apr 2004 12:58 GMT

Hi
I just got an old -83 245.
The oilpressure lamp is not working. I have checked the
pressure-switch on the engineblock, it seems that the lampis blown!

What is the easiest procedure for replacing the lamps in the
instrument-panel?

Regards
Bertil

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Mike F - 29 Apr 2004 13:16 GMT

> Hi
> I just got an old -83 245.
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> Regards
> Bertil

You need to remove the knobs for the headlight switch and panel dimmer,
then pop off the panel behind it. Then remove the 2 panels on the
opposite side (may be blank squares or gauge surrounds). Remove the 4
screws and pull the cluster out. You may need to reach from below to
remove the speedometer cable first though. Turn the plastic nut on the
end of the cable a quarter turn. Make note of where any single wires go
so you can put them back in the same place!

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James Sweet - 30 Apr 2004 05:24 GMT

> > Hi
> > I just got an old -83 245.
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> end of the cable a quarter turn. Make note of where any single wires go
> so you can put them back in the same place!

I can remove the panel above the driver's knees and reach up from below to
get at the lamps, you need small flexible hands to do it that way though.

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Mike F - 30 Apr 2004 13:02 GMT

> I can remove the panel above the driver's knees and reach up from below to
> get at the lamps, you need small flexible hands to do it that way though.

I also wouldn't recommend doing it that way for the first time. It's
one thing when you've done it a few times and know what you're grabbing
and which way to turn.

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Bertil Lindstrom - 30 Apr 2004 21:49 GMT

Hello friends!

Thanks for the info, I will try to follow them

Best regards
Bertil

>Hi
>I just got an old -83 245.
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>Regards
>Bertil

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