'82 Cluster Light Sockets
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4th Gear
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From: ELGIN IL
'82 Cluster Light Sockets
I removed the lights from behind the center cluster, speedometer, and tachometer. I am going to reinstall and noticed that some bulb sockets are different colors then others (grey and blue). Is there a specific reason for this? Do I have to reinstall specific sockets into specific places? If so does anyone have a schematic or any sort of insight as to what goes where?
Le Mans Master
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I've noticed that there are different colors on my '81's. It doesn't matter as long as the base is the same size. There are a few different size bases made. But I think all of those that you mentioned may be the same size.
Burning Brakes
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From: The Motor City
From memory, I believe the warning lights are blue and the black ones use the standard black twist-in bulb recepticals.
They may call for a different bump part#, but when I replaced mine with soft white LEDS, I used the same bulb throughout (except low fuel module) with very satisfactory results.
They may call for a different bump part#, but when I replaced mine with soft white LEDS, I used the same bulb throughout (except low fuel module) with very satisfactory results.
Le Mans Master
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All of the wires that light your dash for speedometer , tach etc. are gray . Make sure that your turn signal bulbs and temperature etc. are plugged into the right sockets . Turn everything on and mark everything with some masking tape and a pen so you remember as you re-install everything.
Burning Brakes
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From: The Motor City
This is what your `82 instrument cluster looks like from behind.
It appears that, as a general rule the taupe (tan) bulb inserts are for the warning lights, and the blue are for illumination.
Hope this helps -
Dave
It appears that, as a general rule the taupe (tan) bulb inserts are for the warning lights, and the blue are for illumination.
Hope this helps -
Dave
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: The Motor City
This is what your `82 instrument cluster looks like from behind.
It appears that, as a general rule the taupe (tan) bulb inserts are for the warning lights, and the blue are for illumination.
Disregard the lower, open socket hole at 7:00 position. It is remnant from a "Choke" light that was no longer used on `82's.
Hope this helps -
Dave
It appears that, as a general rule the taupe (tan) bulb inserts are for the warning lights, and the blue are for illumination.
Disregard the lower, open socket hole at 7:00 position. It is remnant from a "Choke" light that was no longer used on `82's.
Hope this helps -
Dave
Melting Slicks
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From: Cape Girardeau Missouri
The blue (general illumination) sockets should get 3 lux trade #168 lamps
The black (warning/indicator) sockets should get 2 lux trade #194 lamps
You DEFINITELY want to use the three lux #168s for illumination as lower power lamps won't give adequate lighting.
The only possible problem with using the #168 lamps for the indicators is discoloration of the lans or deforming the housing if the lamp stays on for a good period of time.
If you are relamping be aware that the "lantern" on top of the gauge pack is a rather special bulb. It has a lens cast into the end of it. It is trade #558 and can usually only be found at places that specialize in lamps (or Corvettes).
The black (warning/indicator) sockets should get 2 lux trade #194 lamps
You DEFINITELY want to use the three lux #168s for illumination as lower power lamps won't give adequate lighting.
The only possible problem with using the #168 lamps for the indicators is discoloration of the lans or deforming the housing if the lamp stays on for a good period of time.
If you are relamping be aware that the "lantern" on top of the gauge pack is a rather special bulb. It has a lens cast into the end of it. It is trade #558 and can usually only be found at places that specialize in lamps (or Corvettes).
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