206 very dim radio display

The same button on the instrument panel (left one) that adjusts instrument lights works for the radio too.

In message , PG writes

Thank you for your reply but the dial that adjusts the dash lights doesn't affect the radio display at all - it's all very odd - especially the way it all goes even dimmer when I switch the headlights on

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Normally when this problem occurs the bulb in the unit has turned silver and therefore the display is not as bright - I have changed a few on ford audio units and it`s a case of removing the set and then the front panel where you will find a small capless bulb - if the Peugeot set is the same and you are having problems finding a bulb - Ford parts departments usually stock them - ours does anyway ! The display usually goes dimmer when you put your lights on to stop glare at night off the display ! Hope this helps !

Normally when this problem occurs the bulb in the unit has turned silver and therefore the display is not as bright - I have changed a few on ford audio units and it`s a case of removing the set and then the front panel where you will find a small capless bulb - if the Peugeot set is the same and you are having problems finding a bulb - Ford parts departments usually stock them - ours does anyway ! The display usually goes dimmer when you put your lights on to stop glare at night off the display ! Hope this helps !

Normally when this problem occurs the bulb in the unit has turned silver and therefore the display is not as bright - I have changed a few on ford audio units and it`s a case of removing the set and then the front panel where you will find a small capless bulb - if the Peugeot set is the same and you are having problems finding a bulb - Ford parts departments usually stock them - ours does anyway ! The display usually goes dimmer when you put your lights on to stop glare at night off the display ! Hope this helps !

Normally when this problem occurs the bulb in the unit has turned silver and therefore the display is not as bright - I have changed a few on ford audio units and it`s a case of removing the set and then the front panel where you will find a small capless bulb - if the Peugeot set is the same and you are having problems finding a bulb - Ford parts departments usually stock them - ours does anyway ! The display usually goes dimmer when you put your lights on to stop glare at night off the display ! Hope this helps !

Sorry if multiple posts have turned up - I have had a problem with my software - it should be rectified now !

Mike D

. >Normally when this problem occurs the bulb in the unit has turned

Hi Mike,

I have the same problem with my 4 year old 406; very dim, and gone completely when the lights are on. What is the exact type of bulb I need? I found three bulbs behind the display, but i can?t get any info on them at all. Please help.

James

Anita They are designed to go dim when the headlights are switched on this is perfectly normal. You probably have a lamp gone in the radio display itself. I have a 406 and the display is separate from the radio. I expect yours may be the same . In this case there are 2 bulbs used as a back light to illuminate the display. New bulbs are about £1.30 each and very easy to fit. Mik

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Stop using Ford software on your PC ! (joke) :-)

In article , james_sl writes

OK Help!

I have a 406 with no back light to the radio.

Is there an easy way to replace the bulbs? Or is it a total strip of the front of the radio from the inside?

Hi Mike,

I just replaced my bulbs. It is a very quick and easy job.

1. Take off the two plastic caps from either side of the display. (They?re about 1inch X 1 inch each). Just slip a wide screw-drive in at the top, and pop them out.
2. Unscrew the four star-headed screws holding the display unit into the dash-board. Be sure you have the correct fitting for these screw, they will be tight in place, and its easy to shear them and destroy head.
3. The display unit will come out now. At the back are three bulb holders. Turn them 1/4-turn anti-clockwise to remove the bulb and holder.
4. When you have the three bulbs and holders out, pull out the old bulbs, and slip in the replacement bulbs (12V, 1.2watt).
5. Put the whole lot back together, and its job done.

If you make sure you have the correct tool to remove the star-head screws, and the right bulbs, you?ll have the whole job completed in about 15 minute

"Mick Whittingham" wrote