advice on dashboard light

[Europa73]

Hi all,

The prior owner of my car put in the new dash and pad - unfortunately he did not cut an opening for the dash light that goes above the heater control.

At the moment I just have a bright light coming from inside the dash :-)

Please see the attached pic.

Any advice (or pics) on what the light hole should look like and be located?

e.g. is it a hole or a slit as with the arm rest.

Many thanks,

[BDA]

There's supposed to be a "cavity" above the heater controls where the light goes. Usually, the crash pads don't come with them and the guy who installs it has to make it. I'll try to get a picture of mine but I'm in the middle of things.

[Europa73]

Many thanks,

I have the recess in there - can get my fingers in there - look forward to seeing the pic.


Cheers,

[BDA]

Here's the picture of my light:

[jbcollier]

Why not just pull the bulb and not worry about it?  It's not as though it is actually doing anything useful.

[FranV8]

Yes, but didn't Colin say simplify and add lightness?

[Europa73]

Thanks all much appreciated - taking out the bulb would be the simple option.


Cheers,

[Pfreen]

I attached a photo of the original foam crashpad showing the location and method to attach the dash bulb.  I also attached a photo of a Banks fiberglass crashpad modified to accommodate the dash bulb.  I used foam in a can from Home Depot to fill the center of the crashpad.  I then cut a hole in the foam for the bulb and a slit in foam, fiberglass and vinyl to let the light through to the dash.

[Europa73]

The photos are great.

Many thanks,