The SSheriff

iTrader: (4)

I have the factory radio for my 99 SS, and it seems like the lights for my "3" and "6" buttons have gone out. Anybody know how to access these lights so I can change them?

SparkyJJO

iTrader: (11)

I have a similar problem, only it is 2 and 5 that went out. I may not worry about it though, I do plan on changing the HU but I was hoping maybe to sell the stock on ebay so it would be nice to know what bulb I need and how to get in there to change it.

pjb

iTrader: (2)

you can get replacement bulbs from radio shack, part number - 272-1154 $1.49 each

VIP1

Here is how Midnight F-117A replaced the bulbs in his Monsoon headunit with LEDs:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/wiring-stereo-electronics/113734-ya-think-i-m-gonna-buy-head-unit-when-i-did.html

The SSheriff

iTrader: (4)

I tried fiddling with the radio yesterday, and the bulbs won't come loose. Any ideas on that?

pjb

iTrader: (2)

you know they are soldered on, right?

The SSheriff

iTrader: (4)

Yes, and that's the problem. How do I get these things out? And once I do, how do I get the new ones in?

SparkyJJO

iTrader: (11)

desolder old ones, solder in new ones I'm guessing

The SSheriff

iTrader: (4)

Problem is, I need to find someone with a soldering gun.

Formula413

iTrader: (1)

Ummm...how about the hardware store? Seriously though, they're cheap and not difficult to use.

SparkyJJO

iTrader: (11)

Come on, $5 or $10 at walmart gets you a 25W soldering iron Cheap enough and it works for something like that (heck I use mine from walmart to repair computer motherboards... hehe)

jond99

iTrader: (1)

I've had #2 and #5 out for months, had no idea it was a simple soldering job to fix, nice!!!

The SSheriff

iTrader: (4)

I assume it comes with instructions. I am just a little uneasy when it comes to electronics. Also, how do you scrape the old solder off??

pjb

iTrader: (2)

you probably need to leave it alone, or get somebody who knows what they are doing.

The SSheriff

iTrader: (4)

I have someone who is possibly going to do it.