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Old 06-11-2006, 11:55 AM
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Default Early gauge bulb replacement

I tried replacing the light bulbs in my gauge cluster about a year ago. (the signal light, oil pressure light, etc.) I found appropriate bulbs, but the bulbs in the sockets don't come out. I broke 2 lights, then just decided to put it back together with the lights it had.

Today, I have the cluster out to put in my dash cover, and I'd like to reassemble it with everything working. Do I have to buy the bulb in the socket, and if so, does anyone have a part number? Or is there some way to change the bulbs that I couldn't figure out? It would be nice knowing that I can trust all 6 lights. Thanks.

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Old 06-11-2006, 03:43 PM
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it's a one piece bulb and they twist to come out.

make sure the alt lite bulb is good, if it doesn't come with the key the batt won't charge.

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Thanks. I've taken them out of the cluster, but I didn't know if the bulbs came out of the sockets.
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I had to solder new ones into the old sockets. It can be done.
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Originally Posted by yellowline
Thanks. I've taken them out of the cluster, but I didn't know if the bulbs came out of the sockets.
see item #2.

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