78 Low Fuel Warning Lamp Bulb
08-23-2009, 07:46 PM
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Burning Brakes
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78 Low Fuel Warning Lamp Bulb
Anyone know the correct bulb replacement for the low fuel warning light bulb in a 78? Thx.
08-23-2009, 08:33 PM
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hey that should make it easier. any idea what the total number of bulbs are needed in the center radio dash console? thx again.
08-23-2009, 09:03 PM
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I had 2 81's and when I got the first one the low fuel lamp worked then went south then on the second 81 it never worked,
It 1/4 turns into the back of the center gauge board, it has 3 contacts and measures ohms,
About 8 years ago when I stopped fooling with mine no one offer a working replacement or repair they might now, ones you see on Fleabay normally are DOA,
I was going to use a generic low fuel add on that a street rod outfit sold, just wire it in and place the bulb in that hole in the dash,
I believe other GM cars used them but dont know if they would swap or be any good,
Sad as I love the bells and whistles,
It 1/4 turns into the back of the center gauge board, it has 3 contacts and measures ohms,
About 8 years ago when I stopped fooling with mine no one offer a working replacement or repair they might now, ones you see on Fleabay normally are DOA,
I was going to use a generic low fuel add on that a street rod outfit sold, just wire it in and place the bulb in that hole in the dash,
I believe other GM cars used them but dont know if they would swap or be any good,
Sad as I love the bells and whistles,
08-23-2009, 09:26 PM
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Wilcox has em'....Go to his website ...to the repair section and he has a picture of one there....He probably sells them if he has the picture.....I wonder if mine works...I never run it down that low and the CB mike blocks it anyway.
08-23-2009, 09:35 PM
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Jeff you had my hopes up, but Wilcox only offers the bulb and lenes,
and under repairs is this very good picture showing what the problem child looks like,
Unless someone stepped in after market I doubt you will find these in new working order,
My 81 had that cool cassette CB I went thru it and it was not only working perfect but the CB part was peaked, sold it to a purist.
and under repairs is this very good picture showing what the problem child looks like,
Unless someone stepped in after market I doubt you will find these in new working order,
My 81 had that cool cassette CB I went thru it and it was not only working perfect but the CB part was peaked, sold it to a purist.
08-23-2009, 09:40 PM
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Jeff you had my hopes up, but Wilcox only offers the bulb and lenes,
and under repairs is this very good picture showing what the problem child looks like,
Unless someone stepped in after market I doubt you will find these in new working order,
My 81 had that cool cassette CB I went thru it and it was not only working perfect but the CB part was peaked, sold it to a purist.
and under repairs is this very good picture showing what the problem child looks like,
Unless someone stepped in after market I doubt you will find these in new working order,
My 81 had that cool cassette CB I went thru it and it was not only working perfect but the CB part was peaked, sold it to a purist.
08-23-2009, 10:34 PM
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I've had 2 board that I needed to bridge some bad printed circuit foil with some soldered on wire.
Don't be surprised if your module is missing, seems to happen to many. If it is, don't just put a bulb in the slot as it will always be on.
Don't be surprised if your module is missing, seems to happen to many. If it is, don't just put a bulb in the slot as it will always be on.
08-23-2009, 10:58 PM
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09-15-2009, 04:38 PM
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Well module is still there and in relatively good shape. Replaced the bulb but couldn't get the light to come on even after waiting 10-30 second delay. The Transistors Sylvania ECG159 as Roger points out- are they still available out there? If not, Is there a cross ref at radio shack? Thx.
10-01-2009, 12:31 PM
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update. Replaced the Transistor marked 6681E, with the cross referenced ECG159 and the Low Fuel Warning Lamp works. Thanks for the diagram and instructions Roger and out.
10-17-2009, 03:42 PM
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HUGE THANKS to dar322, Roger and all of you guys.... FINALLY I FIXED MINE!!!!! it took me a long time!!!! but now it works and believe it not... I have fixed all the bells a whistles the car came with from the factory(80 Vette) work!!! The alarm, fuel gauge, underhood lamp, clock, defogger, AC, power antenna, etc etc etc...I am happier than a kid with his Xmas present...
Thanks to all, and I will be watchful for other postings where people need help with these accessories so I can help with the hassle of fixing them, after having done it all.
Regards from the white north.
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10-17-2009, 03:58 PM
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HUGE THANKS to dar322, Roger and all of you guys.... FINALLY I FIXED MINE!!!!! it took me a long time!!!! but now it works and believe it not... I have fixed all the bells a whistles the car came with from the factory(80 Vette) work!!! The alarm, fuel gauge, underhood lamp, clock, defogger, AC, power antenna, etc etc etc...I am happier than a kid with his Xmas present...
Thanks to all, and I will be watchful for other postings where people need help with these accessories so I can help with the hassle of fixing them, after having done it all.
Regards from the white north.
Thanks to all, and I will be watchful for other postings where people need help with these accessories so I can help with the hassle of fixing them, after having done it all.
Regards from the white north.
10-17-2009, 05:51 PM
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10-17-2009, 06:26 PM
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10-17-2009, 11:45 PM
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