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Old Oct 8, 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?
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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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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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