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Is there any way I can replace the gauges bulbs with something more white? It's like a yellowish white light now. Looks cheap. I need something like those HD lights on those expensive cars. Not blue, just pure white. A little blue tint is ok, just not plain blue.
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Some blue 194 lights from autozone will give you the effect that you want a whiter light with just a touch of blue almost indiglo.2002 M5 Bright Metallic Silver <br />*Fully loaded and modded<br /><br />2005 GSXR 750<br />*Micron Serpent Race Exhaust *K&N Filter *Power Commander *Trying to hit 200 MPH!<br /><br />1970 SS 454 Chevelle Cortez Silver<br />*It can pass anything but a gas station -
You should always check eBay for everything you're thinking about buying. They actually have these in 10 packs I think. I'm not sure how many are behind the gauges but I think it's a good deal. Shipping is cheap too.
Personally, I think it's easier cuz out here AutoZone, Checker, and Pep Boys are always out of those because people steal them. :mad: Damn people stealin 2 dollar lights. anywayz, just check it out. :D- JT3<br />1998 Red V6 Camaro Y87 Y3F - J.E.T. Chip Stage II - Clear Parking Lights - Removed Grill - K&N - Whisper Lid - !FRA MOD - MAF Screen Removed - Pro 5.0 - Pacesetter Headers - Magnaflow Catback - 32mm Front Swaybar - And A System(bump bump)Comment
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Alright I'm holding the back of the cluster in my hand. There are 5 bulbs for warning gages for autos and 6 if you have a manual. There are 5 bulbs for the tach and 6 for the speedo. One bulbs' light from the speedo is channeled to the oil gauge. More misc channels are set up for a few bulbs. Total 20 bulbs for auto, 21 for manual. I seem to be missing 1 by the engine temp, although I never noticed in the dark so it's probably not needed. It turns out I need 20 bulbs. You can't use the ones from Autozone, Pepboys because you need to buy the whole bulb assemblies, not just bulbs. I tried taking out the bulbs themselves, but no go. It even says on the assemblies, replace entire assembly. Bulb is #161. So I need 20 assemblies with bulbs 161 in them.
This kinda makes it hard to find colored replacement ones.Comment
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thats alot of work. you can tell GM doesnt go with the cheap way out :/Comment
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Dom:
Alright I'm holding the back of the cluster in my hand. There are 5 bulbs for warning gages for autos and 6 if you have a manual. There are 5 bulbs for the tach and 6 for the speedo. One bulbs' light from the speedo is channeled to the oil gauge. More misc channels are set up for a few bulbs. Total 20 bulbs for auto, 21 for manual. I seem to be missing 1 by the engine temp, although I never noticed in the dark so it's probably not needed. It turns out I need 20 bulbs. You can't use the ones from Autozone, Pepboys because you need to buy the whole bulb assemblies, not just bulbs. I tried taking out the bulbs themselves, but no go. It even says on the assemblies, replace entire assembly. Bulb is #161. So I need 20 assemblies with bulbs 161 in them.
This kinda makes it hard to find colored replacement ones.<hr></blockquote>
What kind of car do you have? it should only take 6 bulbs total to replace(if you don't redo the turn signals & high beam indicator)
ps you can use #194 bulbs(they pull out of the black sockets you unscrew)
I have red LED's for mine, I originally used bulbs from pep boys, but they faded to an almost white...aaahhhhComment
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Dom:
Alright I'm holding the back of the cluster in my hand. There are 5 bulbs for warning gages for autos and 6 if you have a manual. There are 5 bulbs for the tach and 6 for the speedo. One bulbs' light from the speedo is channeled to the oil gauge. More misc channels are set up for a few bulbs. Total 20 bulbs for auto, 21 for manual. I seem to be missing 1 by the engine temp, although I never noticed in the dark so it's probably not needed. It turns out I need 20 bulbs. You can't use the ones from Autozone, Pepboys because you need to buy the whole bulb assemblies, not just bulbs. I tried taking out the bulbs themselves, but no go. It even says on the assemblies, replace entire assembly. Bulb is #161. So I need 20 assemblies with bulbs 161 in them.
This kinda makes it hard to find colored replacement ones.<hr></blockquote>
Ya I want to know what you have too. The 97+ have only 6 bulbs2002 M5 Bright Metallic Silver <br />*Fully loaded and modded<br /><br />2005 GSXR 750<br />*Micron Serpent Race Exhaust *K&N Filter *Power Commander *Trying to hit 200 MPH!<br /><br />1970 SS 454 Chevelle Cortez Silver<br />*It can pass anything but a gas stationComment
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I think I know what DOm is talking about. You don't have to replace the LED's. He just wants the larger bulbs replaced.2002 M5 Bright Metallic Silver <br />*Fully loaded and modded<br /><br />2005 GSXR 750<br />*Micron Serpent Race Exhaust *K&N Filter *Power Commander *Trying to hit 200 MPH!<br /><br />1970 SS 454 Chevelle Cortez Silver<br />*It can pass anything but a gas stationComment
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Sorry, forgot to mention. I have a 96 camaro. There are no LEDs, just bulbs. It's all #161 bulbs only. 20 of them. They don't want to come out of those black sockets and I don't want to force them out cause I'm worried I'd damage the sockets.
I actually found some 194 blue bulbs, but I have to use 161 only.Comment
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take some model paint & paint the bulbs [img]smile.gif[/img]Comment
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