Lights On The Dash Question
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Racer
Joined: May 2000
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From: chicago il
Lights On The Dash Question
I notice recently a couple of backlights have buned out on my dash IE. the one for the fuel and the reset buttons. Can I pry (and I don't like that word 
) the cover off and just replace the bulbs or do I have to loosen or remove the dash to get to them.
Thanks for your help
) the cover off and just replace the bulbs or do I have to loosen or remove the dash to get to them. Thanks for your help
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Gurnee IL
You do need to take the instrument cluster out in order to change the bulb... Here's a link to an instruction (by SPDKILZ for LED light replacement..) on how to get it out. Hope this helps. 
http://www.spdkilz.com/techtipledhvac.html
http://www.spdkilz.com/techtipledhvac.html
Le Mans Master
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From: Memphis Tennessee
Originally Posted by ikaros74
You do need to take the instrument cluster out in order to change the bulb... Here's a link to an instruction (by SPDKILZ for LED light replacement..) on how to get it out. Hope this helps.
http://www.spdkilz.com/techtipledhvac.html
http://www.spdkilz.com/techtipledhvac.html
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Racer
Joined: May 2000
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From: chicago il
Thank You
thanks, I was aware of the website and it contains great info. I do need to remove my HVAC, thats how I found the site when I posted a previous question about problems with the HVAC display. I wouldn't do it until the weather gets a little warmer and just thought that maybo I could pop the covers off of the buttons. One more question once removed are the bulbs a pull out and push in type or will I need to cut and/or sodder them in place. 
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Burning Brakes
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From: Chicago Illinois
Originally Posted by usd2sing
nicely done SPD..big kudos..
question what type of resistor is needed for the 12v bulbs? the ones that are in there dont seem to have a resistor inline..???
question what type of resistor is needed for the 12v bulbs? the ones that are in there dont seem to have a resistor inline..???
The normal 12v bulbs do not need any resistors. They are specifically made to be able to handle the 12v current of a car. It is only the LEDs that you need worry about resistors. If you do put in LEDs, the rule of thumb is a 470ohm resistor.
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Burning Brakes
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From: fort worth texas
Originally Posted by SpdKilz
Thanks for the compliments!
The normal 12v bulbs do not need any resistors. They are specifically made to be able to handle the 12v current of a car. It is only the LEDs that you need worry about resistors. If you do put in LEDs, the rule of thumb is a 470ohm resistor.
Carleton
The normal 12v bulbs do not need any resistors. They are specifically made to be able to handle the 12v current of a car. It is only the LEDs that you need worry about resistors. If you do put in LEDs, the rule of thumb is a 470ohm resistor.
Carleton