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Technical stuff => Interior => Topic started by: Clifford on April 30, 2026, 03:53:21 PM

Title: The Lancia torch accessory
Post by: Clifford on April 30, 2026, 03:53:21 PM

Hi all
I have recently bought one of the above just for a bit of historic completeness with the car.
I see there are various references to these over the years but no definitive way to refurbish them trust I could see unless I missed a post.

The torch I have got seems to be in reasonable condition body wise.
The head unscrew and I can get the bulb out.
The switch works and the body slides back and twists ok.
The battery looked as if it might have leaked inside and I am assuming is dead after all this time.

What I would like to do is get the battery out without damaging the switch mechanism and see if I can get a modern rechargeable battery to replace it.

So if anyone can advise how to get the battery out I would appreciate it please.
Also if anyone has sourced bulbs and batteries to fit, it would be good know where from as that would save a lot of tracking down if Indeed they are even out there.

Many thanks
C

Title: Re: The Lancia torch accessory
Post by: Ferrit on April 30, 2026, 04:30:08 PM

You should have looked in Electrical.   Alan recently posted this

https://lanciabeta.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=5466.0

I think I was bidding against you :-)

Title: Re: The Lancia torch accessory
Post by: Clifford on May 01, 2026, 08:13:44 AM

Hi yes I saw this but doesn't really give me the information I am looking for but in hindsight I should have probably added to this post rather than starting a new one.

Ah bidding on Ebay. Sorry you lost out.
C

Title: Re: The Lancia torch accessory
Post by: rossocorsa on May 01, 2026, 10:27:04 AM

When I've got a minute I'll do a how to on this thread

Title: Re: The Lancia torch accessory
Post by: Clifford on May 02, 2026, 07:38:25 AM

Thank you RossaCorsa
Trust would be much appreciated
C