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> YEAH! Dash lights finally work..., but got a question...
biosurfer1
post Sep 17 2003, 11:44 PM
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i finally got the dash lights to work, and guess what?!?! they are very dim!!1 (i knew they would be)

any solutions to this problem? i've heard of changing the voltage, what are some things that work?

thanks all
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post Sep 18 2003, 12:45 AM
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check yer ground!
make sure you're getting 12V to and from the bulbs.

i have the same problem, werking on it right now.
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post Sep 18 2003, 06:08 PM
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Turn the headlight nob it adjust it.

Just incase you didnt know you could.. (like I did, now mine dont work period!!)

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post Sep 18 2003, 06:42 PM
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ya, but even all the way turned up, they are pretty dim, anyone know how hard it would be to replace them lights with led's, or any other ideas?
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post Sep 18 2003, 06:57 PM
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I pulled the light switch on our 1974 and sprayed the internals really heavy with contact cleaner and they got brighter. As noted make sure they have 12 volts at the bulb.
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post Sep 18 2003, 06:58 PM
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30 year old bulbs don't shine very bright. I changed all the bulbs in mine and it was much better.
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