Gauge cluster bulbs Options

[Starcraftjunkie]

k. I know the cluster bulbs are 194 (for the big ones), but I'm wondering if I put in 12v8w bulbs (not led) instead of the 12v5w (which I think are the standard ones), will there be trouble?

I bought a set of 8 watts (the regular 194's with the blue condom to give it a white look. ) and then thought I should check b4 putting them in. thx.

[malpaso]

just my opinion... if you put there bulb of same size but 60% more "powerful" it will shine more and will be more hot than 5W... That means you burn those condoms. I mean that condoms will not handle that temperature growth. Now about color... bulb light string is yellow + blue condoms + high illumination = light-green ...IMHO again of course .

[Starcraftjunkie]

Well, it would be silly of a company to make a 8w bulb cover that can't hold up to the heat of the bulb... unless the company is crooked.

Anyone try a 8w bulb in the gauge cluster?

[malpaso]

Well, it would be silly of a company to make a 8w bulb cover that can't hold up to the heat of the bulb... unless the company is crooked.

Anyone try a 8w bulb in the gauge cluster?

those 8ws came with condoms for it? So that's fine, thats my misunderstanding (however still pessimistic about that color of light )

[NapTown94]

hey, I've got a 1994 ST coupe, and my gauge cluster lights burnt out. where can I get them replaced, and how much will it cost me to have it done?? Thanks! ~in the dark~

[celiracer]

hey, I've got a 1994 ST coupe, and my gauge cluster lights burnt out. where can I get them replaced, and how much will it cost me to have it done?? Thanks! ~in the dark~

I honestly think (do it yourself) It really isn't hard at all. And will save you money. It takes maybe 5 minutes to do it. Look in the How-to's and it pretty much explains how to do it. Very simple.