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| tsvo |
 Feb 10 2018, 06:33 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 123 Joined: 30-January 16 From: Chicago Member No.: 19,616 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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I bought a set of LED bulbs from 914 Rubber for my gauges. What do I need to do to replace them? Is there anything I need to look out for?
Any help is appreciated. |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Feb 10 2018, 09:04 AM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
1. Remove old bulb.
2 install new bulb. 3. Have a beer. Seriously, it's about that easy. |
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| 76-914 |
Feb 10 2018, 09:56 AM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,504 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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Be sure the bulb is square when inserting the holder back into the gage. They can get cocked to the side easily. They make a huge difference! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| tsvo |
Feb 10 2018, 10:27 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 123 Joined: 30-January 16 From: Chicago Member No.: 19,616 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Feb 10 2018, 09:04 AM)  1. Remove old bulb. 2 install new bulb. 3. Have a beer. Seriously, it's about that easy. Thanks, knew it was a dumb question, just thought I would throw it out to make sure there was not any odd electrical "gremlins" waiting for me. |
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| tsvo |
Feb 10 2018, 10:28 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 123 Joined: 30-January 16 From: Chicago Member No.: 19,616 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(76-914 @ Feb 10 2018, 09:56 AM) Be sure the bulb is square when inserting the holder back into the gage. They can get cocked to the side easily. They make a huge difference! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Thanks for the tip. I will watch our for that. |
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| mgphoto |
Feb 10 2018, 12:33 PM
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"If there is a mistake it will find me" Group: Members Posts: 1,339 Joined: 1-April 09 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 10,225 Region Association: Southern California |
Use a cotton towel placed on the top of the steering column, so you don't scratch it pulling the tach.
Loosen the tang holding the speedo cable under the dash, much easier than removing the cable at the speedo. My tach was rebuilt by No. Hollywood Speedo, I needed to use the collar for the clock bulb to space them correctly in the tach. Mostly plug and play, just rotate the bulbs to project maximum light. |
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| tsvo |
Feb 10 2018, 01:02 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 123 Joined: 30-January 16 From: Chicago Member No.: 19,616 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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Thank you for the advise. Do I need to pull the steerining wheel off?
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| Mikey914 |
Feb 10 2018, 01:19 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,670 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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No need to remove the steering wheel. The gage just needs to pop out. you can do one at a time. But whatever you do , DO NOT replace the "G" light with a LED. you will loose the alternators induction charge through that circut as the D in LED is diode.
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| tsvo |
Feb 10 2018, 02:43 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 123 Joined: 30-January 16 From: Chicago Member No.: 19,616 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Feb 10 2018, 01:19 PM) No need to remove the steering wheel. The gage just needs to pop out. you can do one at a time. But whatever you do , DO NOT replace the "G" light with a LED. you will loose the alternators induction charge through that circut as the D in LED is diode. Thank you Mark |
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| Ed_Turbo |
Feb 10 2018, 04:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 440 Joined: 5-June 17 From: Hacienda Heights, Ca. Member No.: 21,151 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Feb 10 2018, 11:19 AM) No need to remove the steering wheel. The gage just needs to pop out. you can do one at a time. But whatever you do , DO NOT replace the "G" light with a LED. you will loose the alternators induction charge through that circut as the D in LED is diode. Hey Marky Mark, Is the G light the one on the combo gauge? Just curious. |
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| Mikey914 |
Feb 10 2018, 04:40 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,670 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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Yes the green one on the bottom
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