Replacing Interior Light in W Reg (2000) Saxo

[otrabrit]

Hi everyone; Happy New Year

I have a W reg (2000) Saxo 1124cc and need to replace the interior light bulb (the one that goes on and off when door opened and shut).

According to the handbook I just pry off the plastic casing to get to the bulb but before trying I just thought I'd ask if anyone knows the best technique to avoid the risk of cracking it.

Its an oblong and I wonder if its best to "attack" it from the shorter or longer sides.

Any info appreciated and will be acknowledged.

Cheers

Derek in Northampton UK

[Jizanthapus]

According to the handbook I just pry off the plastic casing to get to the bulb

That is correct, just gently pop it out from either side. Even if it does snap, you could pick up another for pennies at a scrapyard!!

If you really don't want to break it, you could buy a set of these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4In1-Plastic-Car-Door-Lights-Interior-Panel-Audio-System-Removal-Pry-Open-Tools-/321866256620?hash=item4af0b950ec:g:suUAAOSwFnFV-C1r), although it's a bit of an overkill they may come in handy in the future!

[otrabrit]

Thanks for that info Jizanthapus and it was easy to remove the entire unit.

However, despite definitely having bought the correct replacement bulb from Halfords, it won't work. Have tried turning the bulb 180 degrees as I read somewhere that this will often do the trick but no luck.

The manual says that the fuse that applies to the interior light also covers a few other functions such as cigarette lighter and as all of those are working I presume its not the fuse.

The two wire connector that comes down from behind the cover seems in excellent condition though of course I cannot see beyond the limited opening.

The only thing I can think of is that the electrical contacts are visibly rusty, so perhaps I need to buy a complete unit ?

Anyone have any other ideas ?

Thanks

Derek

[stevo67]

Don't take the manual as gospel,sometimes there is a governor fuse(controls a series of fuses)Work through the small ampage fuses on the interior fuse box.

[metromartin]

try cleaning up the door pin switches. it might not be the bulb