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Old 05-23-2007 | 10:10 PM
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Just as it says,I removed the cluster to clean it up a bit,went to reinstall and the clock LCD lost it's illumination power(don't know if that's the right name or not) when I went to reinstall it. Anyone have any tips or clues as to what it could be? I tried reconnecting everything,resetting the battery and I'm just about open to any ideas right now. Thanks in advance.
Old 05-24-2007 | 12:19 AM
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The bulb burnt out.... you would have to remove the gauge cluster and on the rear of it there is a bulb that you can turn with a small straight head screw driver... it will pop out..... get a new one and your back in business
Old 05-24-2007 | 12:21 AM
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by the way i had to change mine for the mileage
Old 05-24-2007 | 06:11 AM
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Where can I get these bulbs?
Old 05-24-2007 | 11:13 AM
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Same happened to me when I modded my gauge cluster for the trip computer hack. I had to go to the P dealer and each bulb was 5 bucks each, I think. Be sure you get the same wattage. Some have grey and some have black heads on them and each are different wattages. (I bought extras when I went)

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Originally Posted by blinkwatt
Where can I get these bulbs?
http://www.renntech.org/forums/index...indpost&p=8151
Old 05-25-2007 | 03:17 AM
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This is a GREAT deal,they cost $6/each at the Stealership.....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...5504206&rd=1,1

Needless to say I bought an auction from them and will post back if replacing the bulbs fixed my problem.



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