Dash light fix
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
From: Cle elum, Wa
Dash light fix
Here's an easy fix for weak dash lights. I used these LEDs (cluster uses 5 bulbs). 194 LED Bulb - 5 SMD LED Wide Angle Wedge Base | Miniature Wedge Base LEDs | LED Car Bulbs | Super Bright LEDs
Much brighter than incandescent bulbs, and the factory dimmer still works.
Much brighter than incandescent bulbs, and the factory dimmer still works.
Last edited by brake4beaver; Dec 25, 2013 at 08:15 AM. Reason: add pic
FTE Legend
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 32,875
Likes: 48
From: Northeast, OK
Subscribed as I would like to hear what color LED's he used. I think I'll try the blue ones that are said to give 7100K light. That's a cool white, and should approximate our trucks' original lighting.
Cargo Master
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,935
Likes: 34
From: Arcadia, Fla
As I am currently redoing my 84's wire harness and dash. I'm going to check this out for sure!
Every one of those lens covers rotted off and I do not like the "warm" white light effect in the cluster. That green look GOOD! Need to see some blue clusters next!
Every one of those lens covers rotted off and I do not like the "warm" white light effect in the cluster. That green look GOOD! Need to see some blue clusters next!
Trending Topics
Laughing Gas
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 924
Likes: 1
Subscribed I hope to see what color he used I'm tired of having to squint my eyes at night or even turn the dome light on to see how much gas I have left lol!
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
Senior User
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 327
Likes: 0
From: Flaherty, KY
I'm putting these on my wish list. I installed a set of green 194 bulbs in mine, and painted the back of the bezel white. After taking out the old lenses, it's noticeably brighter than stock, but half as bright as the LED's pictured. Thanks for the info.
Factory tach and no trip odo? Curious what you had to do to get a factory tach in these trucks-- I hardly see them!
Factory tach and no trip odo? Curious what you had to do to get a factory tach in these trucks-- I hardly see them!
Thread Starter
|
Junior User
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 58
Likes: 0
From: Cle elum, Wa
Yes I used green LEDs, with those blue halfway melted filters removed. Oh and if any of the bulbs don't work just turn them around in the plastic socket and they should light right up.
Post Fiend
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 8,521
Likes: 16
From: Lost
Here's an easy fix for weak dash lights. I used these LEDs (cluster uses 5 bulbs). 194 LED Bulb - 5 SMD LED Wide Angle Wedge Base | Miniature Wedge Base LEDs | LED Car Bulbs | Super Bright LEDs
Much brighter than incandescent bulbs, and the factory dimmer still works.
Much brighter than incandescent bulbs, and the factory dimmer still works.
I put all new bulbs in, and cleaned the dust off the blue covers prior to installing the later model tach/trip cluster. I just thought it was well lit......
Might have to see about getting some of these LED bulbs for the next time I pull out the cluster, to modify it for the diesel swap.