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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 01:31 PM
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How hard are the lights for the information buttons(right side of dash) to change
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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I seem to recall from reading someplace around this forum they were kind of a PIA to replace.

Having said that, I had two DIC button lights go out on me, or at least that's what I thought. I didn't feel it was worth the hassle to replace the bulbs so I just left them. Recently I noticed they were working! Looks like a loose or bad connection.

Perhaps you might have the same issue. Just a thought.
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 07:36 PM
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Try this site....good info on removal/install even if not doing LED conversion....

http://www.spdkilz.com/techtipleddic.html
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 07:40 PM
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That's the site I remember seeing. Excellent write up, but still confirms its a PIA to do.
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Old Oct 16, 2010 | 08:47 PM
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I agree, its a PITA. I tried changing them and only messed things up. I ended up buying a new DIC controller. The lamps are NEO-Wedge lamps and there are several different sizes.
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 12:49 AM
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thanks guys, i went to radio shack, bought small 12v bulbs , made them fit into the plastic housing , spent $3.50, called my local chevy dealer, they were going to have to order the bulbs , and they were $10.50, each.
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