Side repeaters

[Podie]

Could do with replacing the side repeaters on the S, as they're looking a little grotty... tried (carefully) to pull one out yesterday, but it didn't seem to convinced that it wanted to part from the car... is there a knack (sp?)

[shnozz]

just wedged in there mate. there is a slight V shape to them but give one side a yank, push in a screwdriver to behind the lense so the "other" side is compressed and this should release the side with teh screwdriver pushed into. If that makes any sense

edited to add - be careful when you tug them out. It seems that the S has about 3 mm of wiring into the bulb holder for the repeaters. If it comes away from the holder you will be hours trying to locate the bloody thing.

>> Edited by shnozz on Monday 17th March 09:19

[andyf007]

That sounds like the voice of experience Phil . Can you get at the back by removing the inner wheel arch does anyone know?

Andy

[keirangrogan]

Access is via the passenger compartment IIRC above the pedals !!!

[roy_allen]

Yup, can confirm this, I found them the other day when I too was thinking about swapping them!

Roy.

[Podie]

Is it best to get universal jobbies... or ones specifically for the Mk3 Escort...?

[shnozz]

Podie said: Is it best to get universal jobbies... or ones specifically for the Mk3 Escort...?

I bought Mk3 escort ones and they didnt fit anyway

[Podie]

shnozz said:

Podie said: Is it best to get universal jobbies... or ones specifically for the Mk3 Escort...?

I bought Mk3 escort ones and they didnt fit anyway

typical... so what did you get then?

[roy c]

Mondeo oval indicators fit if you enlarge the hole.
Less prone to damage too, but you can't revert to the square type.