Hi all,

Spring break is coming up for me...and that means it's PROJECT TIME!

I've searched through the forum and found some great pictures of instrument clusters...but not a whole lot of information on how to change the bulbs or even what kind they are

I was hoping someone out there knows the answer to these questions...so here goes (If you can only answer even ONE that would be fantastic!):

1. Are the bulbs in the instrument cluster (tachometer, speedometer, temp/fuel gauges) LEDs or just regular bulbs?

2. Are they twist-lock bulbs?

3. I realize there is a film on the other side of the gauges....(green)....and it must be rubbed/scraped off in order to change the color...i'm looking to go with a cool WHITE. Does anyone know of a website that sells lighting TAPE? and/or would tape even be necessary?

4. Are the red parts (low fuel, high temp, high RPM) of the gauges also covered in film...or are they painted (i.e. permanent)

5. Has anyone changed the color of the needles in the gauges? I was looking to change them to a deep purple (Ultraviolet Light). I'm thinking to solution is to stick with the WHITE bulbs but tape the backside of the needles PURPLE.

Thank you everyone in advance! I hope this thread becomes very active over the next two months...

I'm planning on starting this project mid April, and If I do, expect an extensive write-up and lots of pictures!

Also, here is a picture of Cross-fired's cluster which I slightly modified on Microsoft paint to show my desired look!



Thanks,
Eric Henderson
2005
Black
N/A

 

Lights in dash are a mixture of LED's and bulbs. The instrument cluster uses bulbs.

 

And these are soldered to the circuit board? Or are they the twist-lock style?

P.S. Thank you for your reply

 

keep searching, there was a thread from a member , in UK I think, who had done this. he had to sand off the back side of the console buttons and repaint them. Not sure if he did the needles. sorry I cant help anymore

 

Instrument cluster bulbs are twist locks.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BULB REMOVAL

1. To remove the instrument cluster bulbs, turn the bulb
counter clockwise and remove it from the back of the
instrument cluster housing.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BULB INSTALLATION

1. To install the instrument cluster bulbs, place the bulb into
the instrument cluster housing back and then turn the bulb

clockwise until it locks.

 

Thanks for the replies, guys.

I'll keep searching, and good to know they're twist lock! Makes life a lot easier...

 

Check out Cross-fired's gallery and this post. https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ard-light.html

 

Thanks! I saw that but it's really confusing.... I actually used the picture of his cluster from the gallery to make the mock-up picture I posted above! He's the one who gave me the idea