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Mar 31, 2008 | 02:03 AM

Mike's 77

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Gear shift indicator light

Recently I've replaced my dash lights in my 77 f150 with blue led's and everything looks great except the gear shift indicator doesn't match. I was wondering what type of bulb it is and how do I get to it??

Mar 31, 2008 | 04:01 AM

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When are you going to post the pictures of the blue dash ?

Mar 31, 2008 | 01:04 PM

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I believe you have to pull the steering wheel to get at it. I recently did all green LEDs but hadn't thought about that light.

Mar 31, 2008 | 01:11 PM

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No you get at it from below the steering wheel collar
Blue/red wire

Bulb #1445

Don't pull on the wire.
Grab the socket with a long pair of needle-nose pliers.

Mar 31, 2008 | 01:47 PM

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Quote:

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No you get at it from below the steering wheel collar
Blue/red wire

Bulb #1445

Don't pull on the wire.
Grab the socket with a long pair of needle-nose pliers.

I an guessing it is the same process for a 78 f-150 with tilt column? My bulb is burnt out.

Mar 31, 2008 | 01:49 PM

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Yep, remove the trim piece from column to dash and reach up.

Mar 31, 2008 | 08:55 PM

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No you get at it from below the steering wheel collar
Blue/red wire

Bulb #1445

Don't pull on the wire.
Grab the socket with a long pair of needle-nose pliers.

Could you explain more on getting it from below the steering collar? Thanx

And I will post pics as soon as I can figure out how to take a picture in the dark that will show them clearly

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Mar 31, 2008 | 09:18 PM

Mike's 77

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Sure, I'll be back with a photo.

Ok cool thanks

Mar 31, 2008 | 09:22 PM

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Photos are up

Mar 31, 2008 | 09:50 PM

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