Early 944 Gauge Lighting
#1
Instructor
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Parrotheadville, NC
Posts: 135
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Any suggestions on improving the gauge lighting on early 944? I saw that long thread on late model lighting improvements, and every now and then, some sad soul (like me) with an 84 would pop in and ask - does it work for an early model ? - and I never saw an answer...anyone have a solution for pre 1985.5 models? and don't suggest I just go ahead and buy a 951 turbo....Thanks
![Smilie](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
#2
Nordschleife Master
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I have heard if you clean the contacts on the dimmer switch can help the lighting. You can also try cleaning and changing the bulbs. The replacement i believe is Sylvania #2721, thats what i used when i blew some of the lights if i recall correctly. I have heard that you can add a grounding wire by splicing into wiring harness behind the dash.
Last edited by Techno Duck; 01-30-2004 at 11:48 AM.
#3
Burning Brakes
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Monterey, MA
Posts: 824
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I found that just replacing the bulbs increased brightness by ~150%, maybe as much as 200%.
The bulbs are cheap, they can tell you compatible sources at any auto-parts store - shouldn't be more than a few bucks.
Just make sure that they're <3A I think?! IceShark knows the value to stay under, I can't be sure with this memory...
The bulbs are cheap, they can tell you compatible sources at any auto-parts store - shouldn't be more than a few bucks.
Just make sure that they're <3A I think?! IceShark knows the value to stay under, I can't be sure with this memory...
#5
Nordschleife Master
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
Originally posted by jeeper31
are the bulbs easy to change?
are the bulbs easy to change?
I just checked the 924Board.org tech section, they recommended Sylvania #2723. These put out 2.3w i think. 2721 is the OEM type replacment im pretty sure.
#6
Instructor
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Parrotheadville, NC
Posts: 135
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![Default](https://rennlist.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
>>I just checked the 924Board.org tech section, they recommended
Sylvania #2723. <<
I just checked with advance and autozone, and neither had 2723's in stock....
Sylvania #2723. <<
I just checked with advance and autozone, and neither had 2723's in stock....