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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 03:06 PM
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instrument bulbs #

I plan on changing out my dash lights to the colored lights as discribed in a previous post. Any one know how many bulbs are in there before i disassemble the dash? Thanks
 
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 05:47 PM
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I think there is one for each quage.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2006 | 07:37 PM
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The instrument cluster has 12 bulbs with seven of them illuminating the upper panels - directional signal arrows, etc. There is also one bulb illuminating the wiper and headlight panels.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 05:36 AM
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Where is the previous post describing colored lights for the dash, colors avaible, and where can they be purchased?

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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 03:19 AM
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I couldnt find the exact previous post. It deals with the dim dashlights and how to make brighter. THe bulbs are GE 194 G for green other colors available also. I havent tried at parts places yet. Someone also said the LEDs werent any good because you couldnt dim them.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 03:21 AM
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you need the 194 bulb. the letter at the end is the color.

they sell

194 g
194 b
194 y
194 r
194 p
194 o
 
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 12:21 AM
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Be sure and remove the blue plastic bulb covers in the cluster. You need to remove the gauges to get at them; don't just punch them out from the back side and leave them to rattle around. Wal-Mart carries some of the colored bulbs.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 03:13 AM
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Thanks for the info guys, sure has come in handy. Not knowing anything about colored instrument lights, any thoughts or reasons for a paticular color. I have two trucks and am thinking blue lights for blue truck and red lights for red truck.

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