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(Message started by: leedaman on Nov 14^th, 2006, 11:39am)

Title: Clock
Post by leedaman on Nov 14^th, 2006, 11:39am

Hi guys this might sound like a stupid question :P but i need to change the bulb behind the analog clock in my 2.9 12v how the hell do i get it out ?

Lee

Title: Re: Clock
Post by craig on Nov 14^th, 2006, 11:49am

whole dash out mate,sound worse than it is,but have a read of this

REPLACING THE DASH BULBS (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/fasciabulbs.htm)

like i said,sounds worse than it is...
good luck

Title: Re: Clock
Post by leedaman on Nov 14^th, 2006, 1:04pm

Ohhhh god it was a job and a half for me to to change the heating control panel anyone know of a good garage in kent that would want to strip out my dash board just to change a bulb :-)

Title: Re: Clock
Post by Simmo on Nov 14^th, 2006, 1:10pm

You'd be better off waiting to see if a local Kent member would be willing to show you/help you in exchange for a pint or six!!. ;). Once out you could carry out the 'conversion' recently shown so you can remove the clock without disturbing the remainder of the dash. Details of 'Spannerdemons' mod are HERE (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Advice;action=display;num=1157649685).

Title: Re: Clock
Post by leedaman on Nov 14^th, 2006, 1:53pm

thanks for the replies i now need to consider if i want to tackle this although i must admit its looking rather daunting :-/

Title: Re: Clock
Post by TiberiuS on Nov 14^th, 2006, 6:33pm

Fascia panel isn't as hard as it looks. Apart from screwdrivers you'll need a pair of DIN radio removal keys (only about a quid from a car stereo shop). Don't pull the fascia too hard, ease it out and disconnect the multiplugs behind as you go (squeeze the metal clip on each plug in to release it), easy enough to get everything back together afterwards. The radio might get jammed in the fascia, if it does, put the keys in, lever them outwards and pull gently when the panel is loose.

This is a better way of removing the c/c panel too, less risk of damage.

on 11/14/06 at 13:10:27, Simmo wrote:

Details of 'Spannerdemons' mod are HERE.

Oh crikey, the infamous spannerdemon mod ;)

My clock's still holding out despite all the evil thoughts he had about it :)

Regards, Bruce.

Title: Re: Clock
Post by Spannerdemon on Nov 15^th, 2006, 11:49am

It's my Birthday today Bruce, (The big 60), so I can't have EVIL THOUGHTS about your clock.................

But tomorrow pal!!! ;D ;D ;D

It's going to go. Count on it!! And I'm going to absolutely piss myself laughing when it does!!

Just seen that the picture that I'd put on site was the one before I put the black screws in!! Now sorted, and the finished modded picture is there.

Leedaman. It really ISN'T difficult to do. Have faith in yourself!! Even Bruce can do it............ }{ }{ }{ }{

Title: Re: Clock
Post by leedaman on Nov 17^th, 2006, 10:12am

SORTED 30 quid down my local garage and the problem is solved (lazy git) just need to sort my alternator out and i have a mint condition factory standard 2.9 ultima.

No disrespect intended but hacking the clock like this is criminal i like to keep everything exactly as its supposed to be just as ford intended :-)

Title: Re: Clock
Post by Dave2302 on Nov 17^th, 2006, 11:49am

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Do the job right, the bulb has lasted up till now so once every 7 years is not un reasonable to whip out the dash panel to change a few bulbs.

Title: Re: Clock
Post by Spannerdemon on Nov 18^th, 2006, 2:00pm

30 Quid to change a bulb !!!!............................................

I'd have done it for you for £29.99.

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Clock
Post by Simmo on Nov 18^th, 2006, 2:27pm

S/D,Your generosity is surpassed only by your charm and good looks !!!. ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Clock
Post by TiberiuS on Nov 18^th, 2006, 4:16pm

on 11/18/06 at 14:00:00, Spannerdemon wrote:

30 Quid to change a bulb !!!!............................................

I'd have done it for you for £29.99.

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Mabye he just didn't want to risk breaking anything, Fords aren't the best when it comes to quality trim.

£30 sounds ok, I know places where it would have come to far more and that fascia can be a b****r to pull out without breaking when the radio jams or one of the screws goes mis-threaded...

Regards, Bruce.

Title: Re: Clock
Post by Spannerdemon on Nov 18^th, 2006, 7:52pm

OK then.

£29.98..........and that's my final offer!!

Thanks Simmo.........You're too kind .

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