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Dash light help
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Here is a picture of the back of my gauge cluster.  The green lines point to the little lights that are OSRAM 12V 1.2W. The red lines point to the 3 big light that go into the reflectors. They are OSRAM 12V 2W Questions: 1. When I buy the bulbs, do they come in the plastic cups, or do I take the bulbs out and put new bulbs in those cups. 1a. Do these bulbs screw out or what, I can't get mine to move & am afraid of forving anything. 2. Where can I get direct replacemant for these bulbs, and what are they called. 3. What is the LED replacement for both the large & small bulbs? (this one is for Misty) Thanks in advance. I do not know why I am so "bulb challenged". GHEN
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08-07-2004, 04:52 PM
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Twist them to the left to remove them - they are sort of a bayonet fitting.
They come with the plastic fitting. No need to change the bulbs over. Pelican sells them all as far as I know. Just be specific as to what you need. AFJuvat
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08-07-2004, 06:47 PM
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In my cluster (late - looks like what he's got) the big bulbs are 194 and the small ones are W1.2W. The replacements I got do *not* come with the plastic bases. Yes the feel tight but they do turn counterclosckwise maybe 90 degrees to remove.
good luck nate
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just to let you know as well..i tried putting blue bulbs in mine today..dim as hell...So if anyone is thinking about it dont do it. I couldnt even read my gauges. I guess I'll have to get LEDs put in.
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08-07-2004, 09:29 PM
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http://www.superbrightleds.com/1157.htm
You need the wedge-base bulbs type 194/168 I think. As far as I can tell, they are NOT as bright as incandescents...But if you clean your light tunnels they should be fine (I assume). Plus, you'll only have to change them once. When I got mine they didn't come with the plastic fitting, but it was easy swap the bulbs. Good luck.
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^^^
Wow, somebody that actually had success with those. I have seen them tried on 4 different occasions, and all times they were rated as fit for the pit. For what it's worth, I've had a few really terrible experiences with those guys, and no longer order from them.
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