206 very dim radio display

Don't know if anyone can help me here.

I've had an S reg 1998 206 GLX 1.4 for a few months now. The radio
display is very dim & when I switch the headlights on it almost
disappears completely.

I had some work done it recently which meant the battery was
disconnected. When I started it up I had to reset the date etc. & I
noticed it said DIM in the radio display which led me to believe there
must be an adjuster for it somewhere but it''s not in the manual.

Am I missing something? Any help appreciated

 

The same button on the instrument panel (left one) that adjusts instrument
lights works for the radio too.

 

Thank you for your reply but the dial that adjusts the dash lights
doesn't affect the radio display at all - it's all very odd - especially
the way it all goes even dimmer when I switch the headlights on

 

Anita
They are designed to go dim when the headlights are switched on this is
perfectly normal.
You probably have a lamp gone in the radio display itself.
I have a 406 and the display is separate from the radio. I expect yours may
be the same . In this case there are 2 bulbs used as a back light to
illuminate the display. New bulbs are about £1.30 each and very easy to fit.
Mike

 

Normally when this problem occurs the bulb in the unit has turned
silver and therefore the display is not as bright - I have changed a
few on ford audio units and it`s a case of removing the set and then
the front panel where you will find a small capless bulb - if the
Peugeot set is the same and you are having problems finding a bulb -
Ford parts departments usually stock them - ours does anyway !
The display usually goes dimmer when you put your lights on to stop
glare at night off the display !

Hope this helps !

 

Normally when this problem occurs the bulb in the unit has turned
silver and therefore the display is not as bright - I have changed a
few on ford audio units and it`s a case of removing the set and then
the front panel where you will find a small capless bulb - if the
Peugeot set is the same and you are having problems finding a bulb -
Ford parts departments usually stock them - ours does anyway !
The display usually goes dimmer when you put your lights on to stop
glare at night off the display !

Hope this helps !

 

Normally when this problem occurs the bulb in the unit has turned
silver and therefore the display is not as bright - I have changed a
few on ford audio units and it`s a case of removing the set and then
the front panel where you will find a small capless bulb - if the
Peugeot set is the same and you are having problems finding a bulb -
Ford parts departments usually stock them - ours does anyway !
The display usually goes dimmer when you put your lights on to stop
glare at night off the display !

Hope this helps !

 

Normally when this problem occurs the bulb in the unit has turned
silver and therefore the display is not as bright - I have changed a
few on ford audio units and it`s a case of removing the set and then
the front panel where you will find a small capless bulb - if the
Peugeot set is the same and you are having problems finding a bulb -
Ford parts departments usually stock them - ours does anyway !
The display usually goes dimmer when you put your lights on to stop
glare at night off the display !

Hope this helps !

 

Normally when this problem occurs the bulb in the unit has turned
silver and therefore the display is not as bright - I have changed a
few on ford audio units and it`s a case of removing the set and then
the front panel where you will find a small capless bulb - if the
Peugeot set is the same and you are having problems finding a bulb -
Ford parts departments usually stock them - ours does anyway !
The display usually goes dimmer when you put your lights on to stop
glare at night off the display !

Hope this helps !

 

Normally when this problem occurs the bulb in the unit has turned
silver and therefore the display is not as bright - I have changed a
few on ford audio units and it`s a case of removing the set and then
the front panel where you will find a small capless bulb - if the
Peugeot set is the same and you are having problems finding a bulb -
Ford parts departments usually stock them - ours does anyway !
The display usually goes dimmer when you put your lights on to stop
glare at night off the display !

Hope this helps !

 

Sorry if multiple posts have turned up - I have had a problem with my
software - it should be rectified now !

Mike D

..

 

Hi Mike,

I have the same problem with my 4 year old 406; very dim, and gone
completely when the lights are on.
What is the exact type of bulb I need? I found three bulbs behind the
display, but i can’t get any info on them at all.
Please help.

James

Anita
They are designed to go dim when the headlights are switched on this
is
perfectly normal.
You probably have a lamp gone in the radio display itself.
I have a 406 and the display is separate from the radio. I expect
yours may
be the same . In this case there are 2 bulbs used as a back light to
illuminate the display. New bulbs are about £1.30 each and very easy
to fit.
Mik

 

Stop using Ford software on your PC ! (joke)

 

OK Help!

I have a 406 with no back light to the radio.

Is there an easy way to replace the bulbs?
Or is it a total strip of the front of the radio from the inside?

 

you can tell what i think of Fords due to the fact that i have never
owned one in my 20 years working on them and the fact that i drive a
Peugeot !

 

Hi Mike,

I just replaced my bulbs. It is a very quick and easy job.

1. Take off the two plastic caps from either side of the display.
(They’re about 1inch X 1 inch each). Just slip a wide screw-drive in
at the top, and pop them out.
2. Unscrew the four star-headed screws holding the display unit into
the dash-board. Be sure you have the correct fitting for these screw,
they will be tight in place, and its easy to shear them and destroy
head.
3. The display unit will come out now. At the back are three bulb
holders. Turn them 1/4-turn anti-clockwise to remove the bulb and
holder.
4. When you have the three bulbs and holders out, pull out the old
bulbs, and slip in the replacement bulbs (12V, 1.2watt).
5. Put the whole lot back together, and its job done.

If you make sure you have the correct tool to remove the star-head
screws, and the right bulbs, you’ll have the whole job completed in
about 15 minute