82-T/A

Hey guys,

The lights I have in my dash gauges are pathetic. I just completely rebuilt them, cleaned all the bulbs with a rag, and only the warning lights are bright. I can barely see the gauges however. I'm wondering if it's either the fader on my headlight switch, or if maybe there is a brighter bulb I can use to replace the ones that are in there now?


Thanks!

Todd,
2006 Pontiac Solstice
2002 Ford Crown Victoria LX-P74
1987 Pontiac Fiero SE / V6
1984 Porsche 944
1981 Pontiac TransAm WS6
1973 Volkswagen Type-2 Transporter

hpservertech

Do this: http://www.clarks-garage.com/shop-manual/elect-08.htm This made mine much, much brighter.

GodSpeed

I used an aluminum backed shiny tape to fix mine

billthe3

I just did the clarks writeup way with aluminum foil and taping it in place and it is amazingly bright compared to how they were before. I can actually see when they are turned on during the day.

Just make sure you do a very good job of cleaning off the clear reflectors and not scratching them up.

35thSLP

PM me if you need reflective replacement material. I have computer cut chrome vinyl that works great!

Keithr726

Cleaning the grounds also helps.

82-T/A

Thanks for the advice guys... I actually have an early 944 (pre 85.5).

I'm thinking it might be my headlight switch though... We'll see when I get it in the mail and installed!

I might consider upgrading to slightly higher wattage bulbs like they suggested.

henry944

Use Led's They work great