Gauge lighting? Options

[justin3]

For some reason the right side of my gauges the light went of and you could not see the right side of my gauges due to the fact that the light went off, what could it be? could i replace the lightbulb on that? what light bulbs are they?

[Dyran]

For some reason the right side of my gauges the light went of and you could not see the right side of my gauges due to the fact that the light went off, what could it be? could i replace the lightbulb on that? what light bulbs are they?

Sounds like the bulb burnt out, this is quite common in our cars it seems. You will have to replace it, I would recommend replacing the others aswell (there are 3 bulbs behind the dash that light up the cluster) with LEDs instead of standard bulbs as they are brighter and last longer.
Theres heaps of threads on what size bulbs to get (194 rings a bell ..) and where to get them from on this forum so try the search function, should be pretty easy to find.

[justin3]

are them light bulbs easy to find or do i have to order them?

[richee3]

Every auto parts store and everywhere that sells automotive lights will have them. They're very easy to change out.

http://6gc.net/howto/change_gauge_cluster_light_color

[justin3]

i really apprecaite the help, i like this site its gonna save me alot money on installation, i could just do it on my own, thanks for all you alls help

[Araykhel]

Be real careful putting the meter back in. I found a scratch over the surface of the plastic when I did so but that was after trying to jimmy it for an hour or so. My suggestion is putting a towel over the steering column after you have removed all the paneling from it and putting the dash in facing upwards. After doing this twice I found the easiest way was to come from the right side, dash pointing upwards at an angle, and reconnecting the three contacts after you've got it generally in the right position.

[justin3]

Just installed my new LEDS looks sick, one thing i dont like is my seat belt light, even though im buckled up its still on does anyone how to remove that bulb? is it in the back of the cluster as well if so what bulb is it? cuz its really annoying

[mkernz22]

are the two clips under your seat connected?

[justin3]

not sure about that but when i move the seat belt forward it turns off but them i let it go and it comes back on

[sphinxxx]

does anyone know if each gauge has its own compartment? like if i wanted to use a different color for each gauge... would the colors all blend together?

This post has been edited by sphinxxx: Oct 15, 2010 - 5:36 AM

[richee3]

does anyone know if each gauge has its own compartment? like if i wanted to use a different color for each gauge... would the colors all blend together?

Yes, the lights will blend together.

[justin3]

so does anyone know what light bulb should i removed on the cluster to remove that annoying seat belt light that doesnt seem to go off even though seat belt is on?

[Smaay]

im having the opposite problem, when the belt is off, my light wont come on, and my belt wont retract

[mkernz22]

im having the opposite problem, when the belt is off, my light wont come on, and my belt wont retract

are the wires under your seat just twisted together? that would be the only reason for it not to come on.

The problem with mine is that it won't retract. My seatbelt light goes on and off, but it just won't retract..