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Old Sep 6, 2007 | 09:46 AM
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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?
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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.
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you can get replacement bulbs from radio shack, part number - 272-1154 $1.49 each
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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
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I tried fiddling with the radio yesterday, and the bulbs won't come loose. Any ideas on that?
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you know they are soldered on, right?
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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?
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desolder old ones, solder in new ones I'm guessing
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Problem is, I need to find someone with a soldering gun.
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Problem is, I need to find someone with a soldering gun.
Ummm...how about the hardware store? Seriously though, they're cheap and not difficult to use.
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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)
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I've had #2 and #5 out for months, had no idea it was a simple soldering job to fix, nice!!!
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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??
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you probably need to leave it alone, or get somebody who knows what they are doing.
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I have someone who is possibly going to do it.
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