Sprint FHC Interior bulbs

[Cadence]

Hi Folks,

I’ve just acquired this car and correcting some minor faults.

Interior lighting

In addition to the dashboard light, there are lamps on the rear pillars operated by the door switches.

One has a bulb (festoon) missing, however I don’t have an owners handbook yet, so don’t know the specification of the bulb.

It’s sibling is working fine, but the screws holding the cover are rounded off and appear seized, making it difficult check without risking damage.

Driver’s Window Switch

The previous owner advised that the switch was faulty and been disconnected. I’d like to sort that but don’t know where to start?

It looks like the switch can’t be pulled forwards, therefore I assume it’s accessed from behind? Can you please advise how best to access the window switch?

Does anyone have a replacement rocker switch they could sell me? I’ve drawn a blank on web searches so far.

Finally, my Sprint has a heated rear window but no switch that I can find (dash was replaced

Many thanks for any feedback

[gjz30075]

Welcome! Replacing switches is not easy but you may be able to access the window switch through
the radio hole. If you have no radio, just remove the blanking plate. They are screwed to the dash
from behind, assuming you have the rocker type switches.

[oldelanman]

List of bulb types from the Workshop Manual...

Looks like the bulb you need is a type 256. 3W festoon.

Rocker switches are available from the usual Lotus parts suppliers, don't know if they exactly match the originals though ... maybe someone else can advise.

https://www.parts.classicteamlotus.co.u ... -276-c.asp

https://www.sjsportscars.com/parts-and- ... 6M0006.htm

[bast0n]

Much better to replace with LEDs. D

Speak to Gill, hard G.
https://www.bettercarlighting.co.uk/ind ... t&catId=48

[types26/36]

If the demister is a factory fitted option the switch is normally on the inner panel with a warning light on the dash.

[Cadence]

Great feedback & advice - thank you everyone.

I don’t have a radio fitted, so I’ll explore the blanking plate option first.

I hate dashboard issues which are usually a laceration fest

I’ll certainly look at LCD bulb alternatives for cab

Cheers All