Looking for brighter Dash Panel Lights...
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Originally Posted by NorCalBusa
Amazing. I find my 07's so freaking bright I could read a book (if I left them turned up).
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If you find anything on getting to the bulbs, please let me know. I already know how to take the dash off...did it several times to look for the code for the keypad entry. From what I can remember, the gauge cluster is held in by a couple of screws. Just gotta pull it out and see what it looks like from behind.
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Dave
If you find anything on getting to the bulbs, please let me know. I already know how to take the dash off...did it several times to look for the code for the keypad entry. From what I can remember, the gauge cluster is held in by a couple of screws. Just gotta pull it out and see what it looks like from behind.
Thanks
Dave
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Mr. Fooch, just a thought - since most of us think the dash lights are very bright at night, maybe you have an issue with the truck. Like a poor ground? That can make bulbs dimmer than designed. Maybe check that connection while you have the cluster out.
Worth consideration anyway.
Bill
Worth consideration anyway.
Bill
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looks like most the guys who are happy with the brightness are '05+... being a different interior, maybe they're brighter.
i have two bulbs burnt out in my '99, but wanted something brighter even before that... i'll have to look into the links posted.
i have two bulbs burnt out in my '99, but wanted something brighter even before that... i'll have to look into the links posted.
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How hard is it to get the dash out and then the instrument cluster out to replace these bulbs? Never done it before, but have the shop manuals. Looks like alot of work. Plus I need to replace a couple vents on the dash. Anyone have an idea hour wise what I can expect? Any suggestions. Thanks -Ken
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