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Old 06-03-2009, 06:18 PM
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So after looking around I couldn't really find any clear instructions on how to do this... I was looking for something to try my new video camera out on, and I needed to replace some dash bulbs, so I figured I'd do both at the same time! lol

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So does this mean I could change my gauges to blue lighting?

Edit...I have plans to change all my interior lighting to blue eventually...I was under the impression that the gauges and the radio are the only two you can't change...?
 

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Very helpful!

Now that I see know how easy the gauge lights are, I think I'll be changing them to blue this weekend!
Question:
1. Any ideas on what the bulbs for the gauges and A/C are?


Alex, you can change the gauge colors, but the factory radio button lights are not changeable.
 

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Instument cluster illume light: PC168
Instrument cluster indicator light: PC74
as per Haynes Manual
 

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Originally Posted by ABN31B
Instument cluster illume light: PC168
Instrument cluster indicator light: PC74
as per Haynes Manual
Thanks, call me stupid but illume light being the tach, gas, speedo, turnsignal, etc... and indicator being ses light, abs, low fuel, etc...?


Blue turn signals would be sweet!
 
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Originally Posted by okvortec
Very helpful!

Alex, you can change the gauge colors, but the factory radio button lights are not changeable.
I knew about the radio lights, I plan on eventually getting an aftermarket one anyway (I need an AUX input!! I miss having one).

I was under the impression that the gauge lights were soldered on though, so this is extremely good news. I can have blue gauges now
 
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Originally Posted by Sisk28
I knew about the radio lights, I plan on eventually getting an aftermarket one anyway (I need an AUX input!! I miss having one).

I was under the impression that the gauge lights were soldered on though, so this is extremely good news. I can have blue gauges now
Yup! I'm going to be switcing mine here pretty quick!
 
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What's the cost on bulbs oktain? Just thinking of running to Canadian Tire to pick some up, where did you get yours?
 
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Originally Posted by okvortec
illume light being the tach, gas, speedo, turnsignal, etc... and indicator being ses light, abs, low fuel, etc...?
Hell i dunno man, I just regergitate info I think may be helpful but I believe you are correct. At least that makes sence to me... *shrug*
 
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[QUOTE=ABN31B;222612]Hell i dunno man, I just regergitate info I think may be helpful QUOTE]

lol that might be the best statement ive ever read on here
 


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