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Invalid or non-existent item ID.The ebay item id given is invalid, no result has been sentI want to change those mucky standard mgrover pretend white lights to LEDs in white so there's the dash, switches, footwell and mirror

For the dash I've found these



Anyone point me to the others and seen a PDF for the switches I'm fine soldering now New skill learnt yesterday

the switches are a bit tricky as they require a small LED and a resistor and some fine solder work - a good way to hone your new found skill, there's a few how to's about. the footwell lamps are festoon type, just do a search for the correct type and put led in and ByU.

As a bit of a soldering veteran, I'd recommend a needle point soldering iron for intricate work: saves accidentally burning holes in the plastic! Also a tip cleaning sponge (oo er) is useful, as is a vacuum solder removal tool. All available from RS, Maplins etc.

Makes a better joint (hey man...) if you clean the contact points first with one of those fibre- glass tip pencils: as above for availability, also available at Halfrauds.

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bensewell wrote: wrote:

I want to change those mucky standard mgrover pretend white lights to LEDs in white so there's the dash, switches, footwell and mirror

For the dash I've found these



Anyone point me to the others and seen a PDF for the switches I'm fine soldering now New skill learnt yesterday

You probably know this but...
501 wedge type for the rear view mirror
286 wedge type for the Speedo illumination and
38mm festoon for the footwell

Cheers everyone appreciate it

Do those festoon ones work for no plate light too ?

Saint2710 wrote: wrote:

the switches are a bit tricky as they require a small LED and a resistor and some fine solder work - a good way to hone your new found skill, there's a few how to's about. the footwell lamps are festoon type, just do a search for the correct type and put led in and ByU.

Any link to the small ones I need ?
I have a spare set of switches so can practice in safety

Yes mate, reg plate lights are the same size :cheer:

Don't forget that we have a lighting section in the guides. However, if you find something new please let us know.

LIGHTING
Bulb List - Bulb locations and types.
Bulb Number Plate Lights - Replacement guide.
Bulb Side Repeater - Replacement guide.
Headlamp - Dipped Beam Headlight Bulb Changing - Headlamp - Headlight Bulb changing - MGTF H7 55W Bulb.
Headlamp - Main Beam Headlight Bulb Changing - Headlamp - Headlight Bulb changing - MGTF HB3a 60W Bulb.
Headlights - Improvement guide.
Headlights - Trophy headlight type Painting guide.
Instrument Cluster Warning Lights - Display guide.
Instrument Cluster - Iluminated Needles - Fitting guide.
Light and wiper stalk upgrade using Rover 800/Freelander control stalks - Fitting guide.
Lights Interior LED - Fitting guide.
Rear Lamp Protectors - Fitting guide.
Sidelight Bulb Changing Guide - MGTF Sidelight change and upgrade guide.

Thanks lazy me I'll have a crack at this after the coolant alarm and cubby

benswell if you get stuck give me a shout i had done both of mine in the f and tf and found it quite simple to do

How many of the 286's are required for the instrument panel?