Dashboard Twist-In Light Socket(s)
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Laughing Gas
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Dashboard Twist-In Light Socket(s)
I purchased some 37/74 sized led light bulbs because some of my dashboard lights burned out, so I decided to buy some Superbright LEDs to redo the whole thing. Well, I lost two (2) of the sockets that you push the bulb into and then twist it clockwise to secure it in the panel. These are the small ones and number about 18 vs. the five big ones. MIA, gone.
Anybody know of a good source for used items like this because I haven’t found a source for new ones.
Thanks.
Anybody know of a good source for used items like this because I haven’t found a source for new ones.
Thanks.
Laughing Gas
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I purchased some 37/74 sized led light bulbs because some of my dashboard lights burned out, so I decided to buy some Superbright LEDs to redo the whole thing. Well, I lost two (2) of the sockets that you push the bulb into and then twist it clockwise to secure it in the panel. These are the small ones and number about 18 vs. the five big ones. MIA, gone.
Anybody know of a good source for used items like this because I haven’t found a source for new ones.
Thanks.
Anybody know of a good source for used items like this because I haven’t found a source for new ones.
Thanks.
And you may want to not put LEDs in the small lights. I found them to be painful at night and ripped them all out, except for the cruise control and low fuel warnings. but especially the turn signals and high beam indicator hurt like hell as LEDs
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Laughing Gas
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For less than 10 bucks, I’d figured I could try them out. I’ll give an update as to how they fit.
Take care.
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Laughing Gas
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Just FYI, there are a couple of lights that have a check voltage through them that isn't enough to light up a halogen light, but is enough to light up an LED. An open circuit on the check voltage will trigger a "Check Gages" light.
And you may want to not put LEDs in the small lights. I found them to be painful at night and ripped them all out, except for the cruise control and low fuel warnings. but especially the turn signals and high beam indicator hurt like hell as LEDs
And you may want to not put LEDs in the small lights. I found them to be painful at night and ripped them all out, except for the cruise control and low fuel warnings. but especially the turn signals and high beam indicator hurt like hell as LEDs
I thought about how bright they would be. I’m prepared to install a dimmer switch for the dash panel, if needed. Hope it’s not needed.
Cheers.
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Just got my dashboard back in. I placed the two new receptacles where the turn signal bulbs are located. Heard it go click, click, click, but no lighted arrows. So, no luck.
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