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Old 05-09-2010, 06:19 AM   #1
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Replacing Instrument Cluster Bulbs

I once heard that "no question is a stupid question" so here it goes. I am replacing the bulb behind the dial with the clock. I had the one behind the speedometer replaced a year or so ago and hind sight being what it is, I should have had all three changed. I bought a service manual a while ago and this time I am doing it myself. Here is the stupid question part... is the bulb and the little tan colored socket for lack of a better word all one piece and you just replace it or does the bulb come out of the little tan socket and you just replace the bulb. Thanks in advance for your help.

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Old 05-09-2010, 06:45 AM   #2
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Hi, the bulb and Housing (Tan Socket) are 1 piece, the site below can be helpful.

http://www.911uk.com/viewtopic.php?t=49841&sid=49def2eaf4848c13b03b618e3ca6502f

Be careful when re-installing the cluster, it's very easy to make dents in the Dash.


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Old 05-09-2010, 06:53 AM   #3
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Franco -Thank you very much for the quick reply. I really appreciate it. Regards!
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Old 05-09-2010, 07:07 AM   #4
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Hi, U R welcome, this is the parts list.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/PartsLookup/HTML/986_USA_KATALOG/906-01-print.htm
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Old 04-12-2014, 07:37 AM   #5
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Hi everybody!
Where could I order these bulbs, Pelican charge me 40$ for shipping which is ridiculously absurd!
Moreover the customer service is horrible!
Thank you!
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Old 04-12-2014, 07:54 AM   #6
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I'd talk with this fella. Charles, member Particlewave

Changing the color of the Climate Control and switch back-lights
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Old 04-12-2014, 08:02 AM   #7
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Ok thank you!

But I don't want to change colour but simply replace some CEL lights that doesn't work.
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Ok thank you!

But I don't want to change colour but simply replace some CEL lights that doesn't work.
I purchased both the tan and green tabbed bulbs from ********************************AZ. Give them a google search. Good luck.
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Old 04-12-2014, 11:59 AM   #10
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Thank you I just get a look but apparently it's not available anymore... Damn!

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