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Re: insturment cluster lights
Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2013 5:02 am
by Rettax3
Digital instruments, or analog? If digital, you might have a bad switch (headlight/dimmer unit) that isn't running current to the dash back-lights once they are switched-over for night-time use, as the back-lights get current from a different source than the dimmer-circuit if the park/headlight switch isn't turned on. Actually, that might be your problem either way.
Burned-out bulbs?
Re: insturment cluster lights
Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2013 5:51 am
by Slinky
Speaking of burned out bulbs, anyone have any suggestions on what colored bulbs to buy?
I tried blue ones from the auto parts store and they turned clear after a few weeks due to the blue plastic covering, I would like suggestions on the brightest longest lasting ideas, led perhaps?
Re: insturment cluster lights
Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2013 11:52 am
by whiteretta
AutoZone sells a "commercial box" of 168 bulbs, pack of ten, runs about $5. Brighter than factory, and very affordable for the whole cluster. You'll have to ask someone at the parts counter though, only stores with a commercial side will have these.
Re: insturment cluster lights
Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 12:05 am
by Rettax3
dpmeeks1207 wrote:sorry its analog... I was thinking bad headlight/dimmer switch...
Sounds right, but could be all the bulbs are out too. What about any other bulbs, like the center-console light? Do any of those work? That would help narrow it down...