any ideas on how to replace the bulb in my heater/ aircon switch panel {its manual aircon} and what bulb i would need
2006 mini cooper
regards ash..

Link below to a detailed DIY 'How to' with photos, which shows how to repair the Heater Control Panel if a bulb fails without buying a complete new panel, (also applies to Manual air-con panel but not the optional Auto Climate Control Panel type).
http://www.mini2.com/forum/first-generation-faults-fixes/145485-how-replace-blown-bulb-heater-control-panel.html