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Feb 17, 2016 | 11:30 AM

BestCorvettePilot

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instrument cluster

I had a light go out in the instrument cluster and cannot find what bulb goes in there. And looking to do LED upgrades to it. Does anyone have any idea?

Feb 17, 2016 | 12:02 PM

Bill Curlee

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St. Jude Donor '08

What light went out????????

NOTE! The instrument cluster SPEEDO and TAC and other gages are illuminated by a florescent BLACK LIGHT TUBE at the left and right sides of the cluster. The needle and numbers are painted in DAYGLO Paint and glow as a result of black light. Do you have the LIGHT DIMMER on the left side of the instrument cluster properly adjusted?? PUSH the **** and it should POP OUT. Adjust the **** and see if the back light intensity increases and decreases. Better tested in low light / night time light levels.

NOTE-2 If you turn the **** FULLY CLOCK WISE, it will LOCK ON the interior lights!! Not good for the battery if left on for a LONG period of time by accident.

Feb 17, 2016 | 06:40 PM

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I know what your talking about but there are actual light bulbs all in the back as well. What r thoes for then

Feb 17, 2016 | 09:11 PM

Bill Curlee

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Here are POST that detail disassembly of the CLUSTER... You will be able to see the bulb sockets:

- C5 Gage Cluster disassembly - http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...post1570380674

- C5 Gage Cluster Post - http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...post1570380878

The OWNERS MANUAL will tell you what each bulb position should be:

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Feb 17, 2016 | 10:49 PM

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Thanks for thoes but they are not what I am looking for. I know how to take the cluster apart and back together. I have the books and the ebook but none tell u what bulbs go in the cluster.i know there is a back lighting that's blacklight. But there are about 12 bulbs in there that are removeable. Thoes are what I'm looking for.

Feb 18, 2016 | 04:06 PM

Z06copley

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Which bulb are you referring to? The ones with the black housing could be replaced with leds, are you doing them your self or looking to purchase a kit?