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Old 10-08-2009, 09:37 PM
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I am trying to find out what I need to fix: My "light bulb" behind my tachometer gauge on the cluster goes out for 2 minutes every other 2 minutes whenever it is illuminated. Is it the bulb, the socket or what?
Old 10-08-2009, 10:54 PM
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might just be a loose connection between the bulb and socket but it sounds like the bulb is on its way out. i would just replace all the bulbs.
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How much of a pia is it to get to that bulb? Or should I have someone that knows what theyre doing take a shot at it
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have to remove trim panel around gauge cluster and then 4 or 5 7mm bolts to remove cluster,pull straight out to disconnect from connector in back. you will have to tilt your still wheel as far down to slide it past. i will be tight but it can be done.
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How hard is it to remove the trim panel around the gauge cluster (just pull it straight back like the radio panel)?
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Originally Posted by Formulals187
How hard is it to remove the trim panel around the gauge cluster (just pull it straight back like the radio panel)?
ya after you remove the ressesed screws
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what bulbs I need because apparently autozone gave me the wrong ones.
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they should be 194's...
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just do leds since you already have it out




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