billt

My dash lights go from dim to dimmer. The dimmer switch works fine but the gauges and heater lights are barely lit. Any thoughts?

pikey7

I think Most 944's have this problem.....

9xAuto claim to be able to solve this with new refelectors, BTW I've not tried it.

Check the archives on the main 944 board. I think quite a few guys have solved it with brighter bulbs, but Don't quote me on it!

IceShark

Be careful if you stick in higher wattage bulbs. You will melt all the plastic.

The chrome respray paint job is a winner. And works.

Olli Snellman

As Iceshark/Dan mentioned chrome spary is good stuff here.I used it to restore my '88 Turbos dash lights.I use now original wattage bulbs and iam satified with the results.I used to have in my previous 944 higher wattage bulbs and i can tell that plastic will melt quite easily !!!

Olli,
'88 951

bron964

billt - check out http://members.rennlist.com/jmitro/technicaltips.htm

my dash lights are pretty dim as well and i'm thinking of doing the chrome respray or the tin foil solution in the link above.

good luck!

booster

I used foil, I sprayed contact cement to the foil then stuck it to the light thing and trimmed it off with a razor blade and installed 2.5 watt bulbs, it works great!

Phil Harrison

I followed the procedure 100% & the difference ia amazing!!!

I used Paint thinner to take off the old coating & double sided tape with Ali Foil.

As has been suggested by other posters, resist the temptation to add higher power bulbs - you'll just melt the bulb holders.