I have a 2000 M Roadster and three of the lights for the center stack instrument panel (oil temp, etc.) have burned out. A few issues. 1) Have been asking the dealer to get me replacement lights for about 4 months -- still not in -- are these parts that difficult to secure? 2) How the heck do you install them? The only access panel I see is on the passenger side of the stack and the panel is quite tiny -- I can't fit my hand into it much less get to all of the lights I would need to remove/replace. Anyone have experience with this? Is there an easy way to do this? Any help would be appreciated. Ken
I'm not sure about a part number or source for the replacement bulbs. But, I've been led to believe the best access is by removing the radio and reaching down through the resultant hole.
Got the work done -- OY! In order to get to the gauges you need to remove the lower part of the dash -- a 2 hour operation. Once in there you can only replace the bulbs for the three lower gauges as the three upper items are part of a grouped panel -- which means that if a light is out, or if one is not functioning, you have to replace the entire unit (direction of air flow, heat/cool, fan speed). So, replacing three $5 bulbs goes for over $200 -- what's wrong with this picture? I firmly believe that the design engneers need to be forced down onto the shop floor to fix problems with their designs -- might lead to easier (and less expensive repairs. Rant over -- still love my roadster
