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MDD · Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2014 17:15 Post subject: Heater controls lighting

Hi all, I have a 2004 shogun sport 2.5 TD & the illumination for the left hand side of the heater control panel has gone off, does anyone know how to access these bulbs, Thank,s Mike.

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rich r · Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2014 17:21 Post subject:

I don't know about the Sport models, but if it's anything like the older Pajero/Shogun then you'll need to remove the heater control unit from the dashboard and dismantle it from the back to get to the bulbs.

Simon_W · ******* Joined: 21 May 2013 Posts: 4881 Location: Watford

You've got to remove the main dash panel. This exposed the heater control, which can then be removed for access if necessary. There's a bulb on the left. Pics might help you:

Bulb harness/holder is shown just to the right of the grease gun icon.

MDD · Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2014 21:30 Post subject:

Thanks for replies lads, Simon your drawing is my dash, when you say the main dash panel is it the one that appears to clip in surrounding the heater / radio & instrument console, If it is have you ever removed one & if so where are the best positions to insert something to pry it off, On my dash the trim I am referring to is silver clipped into a black dashboard. Regards Mike.

Simon_W · ******* Joined: 21 May 2013 Posts: 4881 Location: Watford

MDD · Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 11:56 Post subject:

Thanks for more detailed description Simon, The light came back on but keeps going out & with a sharp tap it will come back on, No doubt I will get sick of that & will give it a go, Thanks again for info, Regards Mike.

Simon_W · ******* Joined: 21 May 2013 Posts: 4881 Location: Watford

Glad it was useful. Strangely enough I noticed the other night that the left light is out on my heater control too. I need to remove the dash panel soon anyway so that I can complete the move of the 4WD lights, so will do mine at the same time.

MDD · Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 13:33 Post subject:

Simon the backlighting on my radio has gone out, One side went out a while ago but now the other side has gone out, The lcd? display still works but you can't see it in the dark, The radio is a Mitsubishi MZ312636 which I believe is a Panasonic MEX-850CDC Have you any experience of this, Is it bulbs or LED ?. Regards Mike.

Simon_W · ******* Joined: 21 May 2013 Posts: 4881 Location: Watford

MDD · Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 19:45 Post subject:

Hi Simon, I am going to order a pair of radio removers, The type that look like a wire horseshoe, only trouble is I can't find any with a 34mm distance between pins, Anyway as said thanks for your trouble providing me with info on dash removal & if anyone else has any info on radio please respond, Regards Mike.

peteinchad · Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 20:43 Post subject:

MDD · Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 12:31 Post subject:

To late Pete already sent for at 99p but a good suggestion, Thank's Mike.

peteinchad · Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 17:13 Post subject:

MDD · Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2014 20:30 Post subject:

Hi All, Followed Simons instructions & managed to get front dash insert off took out 4 top screws of heater control but could not remove it. Fiddled on trying to get bulb holder out in limited space & succeeded but lost bulb down innards of dash. Does anyone know what these bulbs are & where I can get them, Bye the way Simon I replaced radio, Regards Mike.

Steve_C · Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2016 18:31 Post subject:

Dredging up an older thread! I may have to have a go at this as the blower switch, heater temperature switch and the right-hand end of the recirc lever are all out in mine. Not sure if the A/T switch should be backlit or not, but it ain't on mine.

Question 1; once the main panel is off, is it necessary to dismantle the heater control unit to get at the bulbs or do they just clip in?
Question 2; is it any easier to remove the stereo / cubby and go in from underneath?
Question 3; I've looked at quite a few posts to try to determine what sort of bulbs are required - is it easiest just to go the a Mitsubishi dealer and get them to supply?

Slightly ironically, the bulb behind the illumination dimmer switch is out too, but I imagine that one should just pop out with a little persuasion.