capndar

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

Techno Duck

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.

97xray

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...

jeeper31

are the bulbs easy to change?

Techno Duck

It just basically involves popping out each of the gauges from the dash. Just reach under and first push out the gas/temp gauge. Then disconnect the wire harness, then repeat the same for the speedo and tach. The lights plug right into the rear of the gauges.

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.

capndar

>>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....