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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 09:21 AM
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I have a bulb out on my speedo, is that a project to replace or can my fat hand fit behind the dash. I have changed the brake switch, so I know it's tight. Also I was wondering if the steering wheel buttons for speed and radio are illuminated and if so, where are the bulbs at? This forum is an amazing place. Thanks in advance for the help.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 09:22 AM
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Sorry, I see that it didn't show my signature. The car is a 2000XJ8
 
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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by jagski2
I have a bulb out on my speedo, is that a project to replace or can my fat hand fit behind the dash. I have changed the brake switch, so I know it's tight. Also I was wondering if the steering wheel buttons for speed and radio are illuminated and if so, where are the bulbs at? This forum is an amazing place. Thanks in advance for the help.
You don't replace the bulbs in the gauge cluster from the back; the cluster removes from the front.

A quick search of the 308 fourm for 'dash lights' will return multiple discussions, as well as the bulb number that will help. There is also a complete doc in the archive with photos on how to do it.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 11:02 AM
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As far as I know, the steering wheel cruise and radio buttons are not illuminated.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 12:48 PM
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The instrument bulbs are easy, when you know how. The JTIS has excellent instructions, I suggest downloading and using it.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by cybercg
As far as I know, the steering wheel cruise and radio buttons are not illuminated.
That's right, none of the buttons on the steering wheel are illuminated.

The door switches are, the shifter, the sport/cruise buttons, etc. I know because I've fixed them all recently!
 
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Old Mar 19, 2015 | 08:51 PM
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Thanks for the replies. I had a78 xj6 and speedo and tach twisted out, that was pretty neat
 
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