Peugeot 406 Mileage Clock Problems

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Sat 14 Feb 2004 16:48
Peugeot 406 Mileage Clock Problems - WexfordGuy
Hi Folks, i was wondering can help me.

I have a 1998 406, and the digital mileage clock has stopped lighting recently.

On a fine day, i can see thats its still clocking up miles buts its not lighting anymore in the display.

Ive had a look at the fuses and everything elso seems to be working ok.

Is this a expensive job getting it fixed or is it simply a case of replacing a bulb.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Alan
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Sat 14 Feb 2004 18:15
Peugeot 406 Mileage Clock Problems - elekie&a/c doctor
The backlight illumination bulb has failed.It is not a difficult job to change,but requires removal of fascia surround(screws above instrument pod & clips around edge of panel)usually needs a good tug to release it from dash,& the air vents will probably fall apart.This reveals more screws that hold instrument pod in place .(the screws are usually torx drive type)I would recommend you change all illumination bulbs,(about 6 or 7 )because once you move the pod other bulbs will fail.
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Sun 15 Feb 2004 17:03
Peugeot 406 Mileage Clock Problems - DL
Yep...a common failing on 406's

Have a bulb handy before stripping the pod out...I think it is a special dealer-only bulb.
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Tue 17 Feb 2004 17:15
Peugeot 406 Mileage Clock Problems - WexfordGuy
Thank you folks

I took your advice and changed it handy enough.

Many thanks Again for you help.

Alan
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Tue 17 Feb 2004 19:59
Peugeot 406 Mileage Clock Problems - DL
Where did you get the replacement bulb from, Alan?
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