Dash Lights
08-09-2009, 09:42 PM
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Dash Lights
On my 86 that I just got, half of the dash is kind of dark. The speedo I can see no problem...well lit. But the tach is working...but is dark...hard to see. Is there lights behind them that need to be replaced? If so, is it a difficult job?
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08-09-2009, 10:36 PM
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There are 4 lamps in the instrument cluster that back illuminate the LCD panes and clearly you have one or more lamp burned out. You can remove the dash cover and you will see 4 silver covers you pull straight off to gain access to the lamps. Wrap tape around the lamp and pull on the overlap STRAIGHT out, DO NOT rotate the lamp or you will have to remove the cluster because the straight pin lamps fit into a socket that rotates behind the rear circuit board. Use a piece of tubing over the lamps to insert them, again, STRAIGHT into their sockets.
08-11-2009, 05:00 PM
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I called the local Chevy dealer. They don't have the lights for behind the dash. Corvette Central has them....but at $14.95 each! That's painful! Anyone know where I can get these 4 little lights cheaper?
08-11-2009, 05:05 PM
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NAPA Auto parts has them. I think the part number is 882 if memory serves me correct, but the bulbs are like $7-10 at NAPA. Auto Zone and Kragen don't carry them-ever. Go to NAPA
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