Re: Light bulbs

["Carl E. Prochilo" <Carl_Prochilo@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I'd like to thank all the folks that answered my request for help on
what the illumination pattern in the center climate control panel is for
a 1991 164.  The center instrument panel is a single unit that is
assembled in France.  A very nice simple design.  I've modified Doug's
private reply to me with some additions and corrections, and hope
someone else may find this useful in the future as these bulbs do need
to be replaced after wear out.  I spent 4.65 USD to replace the two temp
LCD bulbs, and one of the regular bulbs at the local Ford dealership.

It is nice to have the 164 setup properly once again.  :-)

Cheers,
Carl Prochilo
1991 164 Black
Woodstock, NY

Doug Gould wrote:

> Carl The individual function lights (green & red) are from separate
> LED's. The night illumination is from normal light bulbs as used in
> the rest of the instrument panel.   Each button has its own LED.  The
> top of the three rows has two light bulbs, and each of the other two
> rows has one light bulb.  Additionally, the interior and exterior temp
> LCD has a bayonnette base light bulb.  These bulbs are standard part
> numbers from most cars.
> There is a fourth row of buttons above the integral panel that has its
> own lighting and is not addressed by this note.
>  Remove the panel by removing the padded strip (push down toward the
> floor and lift off) then remove two philips head screws. The panel
> then lifts out.  The rear electrical connector has a push button at
> one end to release. The panel has four side screws that hold the unit
> together.  Once apart, you must then remove the circuit board (9
> screws) to get access to the light bulbs and LEDs. The temperature
> lights with the bayonnette base can be replaced without removing the
> circuit board. Doug Gould164L

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