Dash lamps
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Dash lamps
Has anyone found an LED replacement that looks original? Also is there 8 lights in dash? Chris
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Re: Dash lamps
I took the bulbs from my (dash) flashers to Batteries + Bulbs and they matched them OEM bulbs perfectly with LED replacements. (Sorry, no. I don't have a part number.)
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Re: Dash lamps
What do you mean by looks original? You want the lamp to look the same or do you want a yellowish light? You want them brighter, right?
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Re: Dash lamps
FYI for reference:
viewtopic.php?f=22&t=28050
I found these bulbs a few years ago. Since then I found shallower ones. Multi-sided bulbs are better in gauges since they emit light in several directions. I recommend using the same color LEDs as the color of the lenses in the dash. I used white for gauges, amber for turn signals and red for the hi beam indicator in a 67.5. I sanded down the white plastic ring on some of the bulbs to reduce the diameter if they felt too snug going in.
Note that you will lose the ability to dim when you move to LEDs.
Look for bulbs with a “BA9S†socket. The posting linked above has bulb counts.
viewtopic.php?f=22&t=28050
I found these bulbs a few years ago. Since then I found shallower ones. Multi-sided bulbs are better in gauges since they emit light in several directions. I recommend using the same color LEDs as the color of the lenses in the dash. I used white for gauges, amber for turn signals and red for the hi beam indicator in a 67.5. I sanded down the white plastic ring on some of the bulbs to reduce the diameter if they felt too snug going in.
Note that you will lose the ability to dim when you move to LEDs.
Look for bulbs with a “BA9S†socket. The posting linked above has bulb counts.
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Re: Dash lamps
Click the link that says LED bulbs.
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Re: Dash lamps
OMG, these things are perfect. Thanks. They fit in the gauges with no problem. But of course with the stock dimmer switch they're either on or off.The Neck wrote: ↑Sat Aug 15, 2020 11:14 pm I got this right here and they work and look amazing. Direct swap!
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You're welcome!! I love them, and I agree that's a little bit of a draw back, but I haven't found them to be too bright so far.
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Re: Dash lamps
I found a tutorial on how to make a dimmer.
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Re: Dash lamps
These look good. I am ordering also. Thx for the research!
Linda
Update: Received and installed, look good.
Linda
Update: Received and installed, look good.
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Something I found on youtube. I ordered parts and lets see if it works first.
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Re: Dash lamps
Nice! I think a write up on the dimmer and LED bulbs would be a great addition to the Tech Wiki. I struggled with the original bulbs for just long enough and for about 10 bucks it was so worth it.
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