How do you change the bulbs on the dashboard of your mk1 focus only half the speedo is lit and the trip screen is not lit?

Answer 1

To do this you need to remove the speedo unit itself. First off remove the 3 screws that hold the speedo surround trim there are 3 along the top but you point your screwdriver towards the roof. If that makes sense... The surround is the bit with the Boot release button on it. Once you remove the screws prise the surround out gently, there is a couple of clips that keep it in place but they should pop off quite easily. Then you need to unplug the boot release. The surround removed you then need to undo two screws in each top corner. one over near where the boot release button was and one near the trip computer. There are two more at the bottom but may be hidden a little by the rubbery sheet that sits on top of the steering rack, peel this back a bit. Once all the screws are removed then you need to unplug the power to the dials. The plug has a locking arm, if you open the car door you can get your head round the steering wheel enough to see it. The arm needs to be pushed away from the dials and to the left this also releases the wiring block. Once you have done it a couple of times it really is a lot easier than it sounds. The dials are then free. You will then be able to access the bulbs. You might need a small pair of pliers to twist them out but again once they have been swapped they will probably be just as easy by hand. If you doo need to remove the circuit board you may need a Torx screwdriver, I use a number 2 bit from my set and undid the 2 small screws, then I unclipped the plastic clips from the outside and eased it apart. Not the front, clear plastic screen also unclips but you won't need to do this for bulb changing. Hope this helps, please email me westy_26 at hotmail dot com or westy_26 at Yahoo dot com.