The turn signal indicator lights in the dash are really dim. I changed the bulbs but there is no improvement.
The contacts at the bulb are good. Where else should I look? it's a '73
Thanks.
76-914
Mar 30 2017, 05:34 PM
Seelenfan
Mar 31 2017, 09:56 AM
QUOTE(76-914 @ Mar 30 2017, 06:34 PM)
Check the ground wires for that circuit. I have seen this happen on other brands cars on headlights. It ended up being a poor ground.
porschetub
Mar 31 2017, 01:26 PM
What voltage do you have @ the lamp holder ?. I deleted my dimmer system and went to LED's will never go back,original lamps provide marginal backlighting.
Mikey914
Mar 31 2017, 03:18 PM
LEDs operate on a fraction of the current. They are somewhat dimable.the while make the gages look much better at night. I have them if you need them. Mark
JimN73
Mar 31 2017, 06:02 PM
QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Mar 31 2017, 02:18 PM)
LEDs operate on a fraction of the current. They are somewhat dimable.the while make the gages look much better at night. I have them if you need them. Mark
Thanks, Mark. I changed the gauge lights to your LEDs already. The turn signal lights in the tach are the current problem.
I understand that the flasher interferes with LEDs in this case.
914GT
Mar 31 2017, 07:09 PM
Are you sure it is the bulb? The colored plastic gels in the gauge darken over the years and need to be replaced.
JimN73
Mar 31 2017, 10:10 PM
QUOTE(914GT @ Mar 31 2017, 06:09 PM)
Are you sure it is the bulb? The colored plastic gels in the gauge darken over the years and need to be replaced.
It's the bulb, Guy. So dim.
Mikey914
Apr 1 2017, 09:07 AM
Bulb or bulb holder? I can send another bulb if there is a problem. Mark
Spoke
Apr 1 2017, 09:23 AM
Do both indicators flash at the same time?
Are they brighter with the 4-way flasher on?
porschetub
Apr 2 2017, 02:12 PM
Oh ok,OP didn't mention LED's.
JimN73
Apr 3 2017, 09:40 AM
QUOTE(Mikey914 @ Mar 31 2017, 02:18 PM)
LEDs operate on a fraction of the current. They are somewhat dimable.the while make the gages look much better at night. I have them if you need them. Mark
Thanks, Mark. I have some new regular bulbs, put them in and there is an improvement.
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