Vauxhall Vectra Clock Removal by David P.

[cavwebmaster]

Click here to download/view Vectra Clock removal doc (http://homepage.ntlworld.com/cavweb/misc/veccyclo.doc)

[Alfner]

Thanks Dave,
Sometimes words make it sound impossible, but a picture puts light on the matter.
All the best,
Alfner.

[jimbobthegreat]

Nice little find there Steve, cheers!

[Inovator]

really nice guide, I was looking for this for days. It's the same for Opel Vectra, only difference is the position of the TID.

BR

[RECTRO]

Thats great, thankyou.

I just had a quick run though it but cant find where it actualy tells you where the light is or what I have to replace, is the light fot the clock done by L.E.D or just a bulb and what kind of bulb is it?

Thanks.

[whathaveidone]

Thats great, thankyou.

I just had a quick run though it but cant find where it actualy tells you where the light is or what I have to replace, is the light fot the clock done by L.E.D or just a bulb and what kind of bulb is it?

Thanks.

Have a look here http://www.problemcar.nl/opeltje/mid%20reparatie.htm and you see the lights ( holders twist and remove)

HTH Rab

[vectradavey]

hi all , this has just happened on mine, can someone kind give me written instructions on how to change the bulb as either of the pages above would not open 4 me, thanks

Dave

[HoldenV8]

Remove two screws (normally have 2 plastic caps on them) from the steering column which are behind the steering wheel, you will need to turn the wheel to get both, then 3 more below the cowling(column).
Then take the keys out of the ignition and put them on the floor.
Remove headlight loom, lever it out to get it started,then it will just pull out, then lever the drivers side vent with 2 flat knives, prising them equally so not ot break them, and remove 2 screws which are behind the vent.
Remove both centre vents the same way to reveal another 2 screws.
I found the sticking 2 knives each side L & R near the top (say 11 and 1 oclock if it was a square clock) locates the lugs which hold them in.
Pull away the dash that is now lose, which will reveal the 2 screws holding the clocks in 1 far left the other far right), and there are 2 more at the bottom of the clocks,just above the steering column/cowling, nicely hidden a bit behind some wires.
Magnetic screwdrivers are recommended.
Pull out the clocks, unplug the MID/MFD/TID whatever you have, and that should enable the dashclock to come out.



NEVER HAVE THE IGNITION ON WHEN THE CLOCKS ARE REMOVED, AND ONLY SWITCH ON WHEN EVERYTHING IS PUT BACK IN PLACE.

This takes me 15-20 mins tops, and if there is anything missing that i may have forgot, please add to it.

Just noticed i had the headlight switch removal bit around the wrong way in the previous post, and couldn't edit.

[dazza1965]

would this be the same for a vauxhall vectra LS 16v v reg

[Andy Vectra]

If you remove the dash and take out the TID will you need the radio code? I dont know mine, not supplied when bought :(

[erroneusbogz]

you can get code from the car pass in the service book,if you dont have one nip into vx and they can get you a copy of it ,but its £25.00 quid for the service

[fronterabill]

It's the same procedure for all vectras i have photos somewhere from when i fitted blue led's in to my mates gsi will try and find them and post them.

[Andy Vectra]

Thanks for the replies, but will the radio need re-coding when fitting new dash lights?

[HoldenV8]

Thanks for the replies, but will the radio need re-coding when fitting new dash lights?
You shouldn't need to remove the radio at all mate.

[Dynamic Dave]

You shouldn't need to remove the radio at all mate.

Yes, but if you've disconnected the battery before starting work, then you'll need to put the code into the stereo after you've put it all back together again.

[Andy Vectra]

Yes, but if you've disconnected the battery before starting work, then you'll need to put the code into the stereo after you've put it all back together again.

Would I need to disconnect the battery?

[Andy Vectra]

No matter, almost done :)

Thanks for the help boys/girls :)

[Andy Vectra]

I am totally useless at mechanics etc...but your help was great...many thanks :)

[Andy Vectra]

WOW, I did it!!! amazed myself, thanks boys...but but...my stupid milage clock still does not light up...swaped it round etc..but hey?
Tried to do the TID but sadly failed :( It lights up nice but I must have buggered the connection when opening it up...shame but still thanks :)

[Andy Vectra]

Just to add the TID was fecked anyway..put my sat nav there which is blue anywat :)

[Andy Vectra]

Just to add....The contacts from the TID have seperated anyway of getting them together? Ideas/thoughts? Please

[Andy Vectra]

No matter........... took the dash out again today (confidence or what, and yes it really was done alot quicker) and managed to get a really tight fitting when screwing the TID back in place used a bit of plastic to push the connections together and then fixed it in with larger screws. To say Im chuffed is an understatement :P
I will be a real mechanic one day :)

[Andy Vectra]

Like to add......if you remove the dash display cover it is alot easier to check things...like bulbs etc.....rather than negoiate the whole dash.,,

[Andy Vectra]

Thanks David for the help btw :)

[waynet_182]

thanks for the info on how to remove the dash will give it ago the pictures deffinatley make it easier to see what you mean:D

[joemcc]

this how to is a life saver lol!