Welcome to Just Commodores, a site specifically designed for all people who share the same passion as yourself.

New Posts Contact us

Just Commodores Forum Community

It takes just a moment to join our fantastic community

Register

VS Speed Alert backlight

timmo666

New Member
Joined
Apr 8, 2009
Messages
116
Reaction score
1
Points
0
Members Ride
VE SS-V, V8, 6 Speed Manual
VS Speed Alert backlight:

the speed alert works fine, the backlight is just out.

is this just a globe that can be replaced or possibly a wire loose?

thanks guys.
 

VrWagz1

The Wagon on Wheels..
Joined
May 5, 2008
Messages
2,438
Reaction score
29
Points
48
Location
wollongong
Website
www.wagzhome.justcommodores.com.au
Members Ride
VE SSV MY09 Auto Wagon
probably the globe, i think they are always on as they are not hooked up to the light switch so they are fairly common to blow.
 

seraphic06

Woodgrain Nut
Joined
Sep 30, 2008
Messages
477
Reaction score
1
Points
18
Location
Adelaide, SA
Members Ride
VZ Berlina Wagon, VS Caprice Series II 5.0
Yep it is a globe and they cost about $17.00 from GMH. Go to a wrecker and see if you can scrounge one there. The globes inside the power antenna switches are exactly the same (and air con, rear wiper in earlier models).
 

timmo666

New Member
Joined
Apr 8, 2009
Messages
116
Reaction score
1
Points
0
Members Ride
VE SS-V, V8, 6 Speed Manual
how hard is it to change one of these globes?
are they mounted in the power clip or inserted to the speed alert itself?
Sort of new to me, fiddling behind the upper dash, don't want to break anything lol.
 

VS Omega

New Member
Joined
Apr 15, 2005
Messages
3,213
Reaction score
79
Points
0
Members Ride
VS Commodore Omega
On topic, any way to make it blue?
 

88GreenVN

Next Exit Left
Joined
Jun 12, 2006
Messages
6,795
Reaction score
136
Points
63
Age
60
Location
Surprise, Arizona
Members Ride
Dodge Ram Van 1500 5.2 V8
On topic, any way to make it blue?

Get the small globe condom from the speed shop, you can get the 4 main colours, green, red, blue and yellow. Also the make them for T4 neo wedge and T10's (dash light size).
 

timmo666

New Member
Joined
Apr 8, 2009
Messages
116
Reaction score
1
Points
0
Members Ride
VE SS-V, V8, 6 Speed Manual
do you have to get one of these globes from a wrecker or a holden dealer?

or can you buy a specific globe that will fit from a car specialist shop such as "Repco"?
 

dylanfh

Member
Joined
Nov 12, 2006
Messages
122
Reaction score
0
Points
16
Location
Sydney,nsw
Members Ride
91 VP 5.0 V8
Repco should have one,thats where i got mine
To replace just take of the plastic dash surround and unplug and take out the speed alert.
You might need long nose pliers to get the globe out,ive put a post on here somewhere with a pic attached if you feel like searching.
I cant quite remember but i think the globe was about $4.00.
 

Verynice

Band
Joined
Aug 30, 2008
Messages
1,033
Reaction score
30
Points
48
Location
Adelaide
Members Ride
VS Caprice 5L
i noticed my backlight started blinking ion and off so the globe was on its way out. So anyway i ripped it out and squeezed a bright blue LED in there with a resistor and it looks smick! it lights up the screen and buttons blue. Id say the blue sleeve over a 12v globe wouldn't have as much effect as the LED

Also while i was at it i replaced the orange/amber overspeed indicator LED with a blue LED

Looks awesome and i recommend you doing it. If need pics just PM or reply
 

Nato B

95' VS Vacationer
Joined
Mar 16, 2009
Messages
28
Reaction score
0
Points
0
Location
Kadina, SA
Members Ride
VS Vacationer
i noticed my backlight started blinking ion and off so the globe was on its way out. So anyway i ripped it out and squeezed a bright blue LED in there with a resistor and it looks smick! it lights up the screen and buttons blue. Id say the blue sleeve over a 12v globe wouldn't have as much effect as the LED

Also while i was at it i replaced the orange/amber overspeed indicator LED with a blue LED

Looks awesome and i recommend you doing it. If need pics just PM or reply

Yeah man chuck up some pics.. wanna see if its worth me doin this too scince i have to replace globe anyway.. :)
 
Top