Small Issues Need Help

[SimoVXSS]

Just have a couple question to ask those in the know. Not big issues more annoying than anything and want them fixed. If you know the answer please share. Car is a VX SS.

1. Traction Control Button light doesnt work. Do I need to replace the button or is there a bulb to change?

2. On climate control (not digital one) AC and Demister dont light up. Bulbs or replace unit?

3. Best method of changing headlight globes and how to adjust their height.

4. Easiest way to replace broken aerial.

Thanks for you help. Cheers

[fitz_vt]

Just have a couple question to ask those in the know. Not big issues more annoying than anything and want them fixed. If you know the answer please share. Car is a VX SS.

1. Traction Control Button light doesnt work. Do I need to replace the button or is there a bulb to change?

2. On climate control (not digital one) AC and Demister dont light up. Bulbs or replace unit?

3. Best method of changing headlight globes and how to adjust their height.

4. Easiest way to replace broken aerial.

Thanks for you help. Cheers

1. The Traction Control Button does not have a renewable button according the the gregory's its easier to renew the switch.

2. the AC control and Demister have little lights its cheaper to convert to LED's, see this post Blue LED Dash Conversion

3. depends on which side head light but its fairly simple its in your manual in the DIY maintenance Section.

4. to replace a broken aerial you will need to remove the aerial to remove the aerial follow these steps
1.using a small screwdriver, prise and remove the plastic strip from the centre of the left hand side sill panel cover.
2. using a T25 TORX Socket, remove the bolts retaining the left hand side sill panel cover and carefully raise the front of the cover.
Disengage the heft hand side kick panel from the front of the sill panel cover.
3.Remove the screw retaining the left hand side kick panel.
disengage the lower front corner of the kick panel from locating stud and manoeuvre the kick panel from the vehicle. Disconnect the aerial lead connector.
4. raise the front of the vehicle onto jack/chassis stands.
5. working in the left hand wheel arch remove the scrivets and screws retaining the splash guard to the mud guard withdraw the splash guard from the vehicle.
6. where fitted, disconnect the power aerial wiring connector from the power aerial. prise the grommet from the inner guard and withdraw the aerial lead from the passenger compartment.
7. remove the screw retaining the earth wire and while supporting the aerial remove the bolt retaining the bracket to the inner guard.
8. carefully lower the aerial away from the mudguard ensuring that the paint is not damaged.

Installation of new aerial.
1. hold the aerial in the required position ensuring that the chrome bezel on the power aerial is correctly seated against the mudguard prior to tightening the retaining bolt.
2. ensure the aerial lead is correctly routed and secured.
3. apply sealant to the aerial lead grommet to prevent water leaks.
4. connect the aerial lead and if applicable the power aerial wiring connecteor securely.
5. re assemble and fit splash guard to vehicle.
6 re attach kick panel and sill panel to vehicle.