Q7 2011 instrument cluster bulb replacement

[Shab2015]

Hello

Noticed today one of my bulbs went out on my q7 dash, its was a small section on speedo on the 20-30 mph section.

Question is how do i remove the dash and replace that bulb. What bulb is it that I need?

Also this thing common on these cars?

The bulb itself is back on now, i tapped dash and it came back on.

Any help appreciated.

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[Guest 2]

You can't just replace it, they're soldered on and aren't individual serviceable bulbs.

A firm like BBA Reman fix them but you need to send your cluster to them so you'll be without the car for a couple of days.

[Shab2015]

Ok are you sure as ive seen a pic that looks like the twist style bulb.
To be clear this is not the lcd display. Its the mechanical speedo section

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[Guest 2]

Which pic was that? Post it up?

I know what you were referring to, happens on the 8K A4's as well.

[Shab2015]

Actually you may be right.

So it cant be replaced at home?

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[Guest 2]

Actually you may be right.

So it cant be replaced at home?

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I suppose you could give it a whirl but you may break it if you're not use to doing it.

Send it to a professional who specializes in doing them (BBA) and their work will be warranted.

[Shab2015]

Well its back on now. Will monitor it and see how i get on.

Do you know of anyone in the Yorkshire area who can fix this?

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[Guest 2]

I don't, only BBA Reman who everyone recommends.

[Shab2015]

Ok. Will I have any problems with locking the car if the cluster not there while the car is away?

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[Guest 2]

You can lock it, just can't drive it.

[M1tchy]

I changed all of the LEDs on my previous car. Easy if you're good at soldering. Here is a photo of one....

http://www.electronics-lab.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/02/tiny_deadbug_finger.jpg

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[Shab2015]

Cant see any pics?

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[M1tchy]

There were about 150 on the car, I changed them all to a nice blue colour


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[Gavin0478]

There were about 150 on the car, I changed them all to a nice blue colour


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That's commitment for you.

Did you do any in the mmi control to change to the same coloursas the mmi screen ie blue for nav green for tel

[M1tchy]

The car was an Astra at the time, also did my insignia but you can change any button to any colour. I changed the sport button to red and the heating so it was blue on cold and red on hot


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