Hi Snow:

Yes, I'm referring to dash bulbs for the gauges etc. What I'd really like
to do is replace them with LED equivalents so that I don't ever have to
replace them again (and so that my dimmer switch won't melt again - which is
apparently pretty common if you happen to drive with the instruments dimmed
as I often do).

Thanks for your help

--
Dave

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"Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:0VTMd.22805$Ck1.1792015@news20.bellglobal.com ...
> Your talking about the dash lights for the gauges etc?.. I'll take a
> look at my spare cluster tomorrow to see if any of the bulbs still have
> their number.
>
> Snow...
>
> "Cherokee Boy" <yourhead@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:cu0acm$k5a$1@utornnr1pp.grouptelecom.net...
>> Hi Jeff:
>>
>> Thanks for your note.
>>
>> Where would I look the bulbs up? I've looked all over the place and
>> can't find a spec for the dash bulbs. I want to replace all of the bulbs
>> at once, and I don't want to take the dash off to find the bulb type
>> because then I won't have a way to go to pick up the replacements.
>>
>> --
>> Dave
>>
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>>
>> "Jeff Strickland" <spamcatcher@yahoo.net> wrote in message
>> news:t9KdnfNATPR2Cp_fRVn-hg@ez2.net...
>>> The bulbs are at the car parts store down on the corner. The Crank
>>> Position
>>> Sensor is in the same place, but behnid the counter. Most auto parts
>>> stores
>>> are on line these days, I use Kragen, Advance Auto - aka AutoZone - and
>>> my
>>> favorite, NAPA. NAPA does not have the best prices around, but if you
>>> need a
>>> part, they have a catalog that shows it.
>>>
>>> The bulbs can be found by looking them up, or by removing them and
>>> matching
>>> them up.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "Cherokee Boy" <yourhead@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:cttvkn$rmf$1@utornnr1pp.grouptelecom.net...
>>>> Hi Gang:
>>>>
>>>> Anyone have any ideas on a cheap online source for a Crank Position
>>>> Sensor
>>>> for an 89 Cherokee LTD (Inline 6)? Thanks for any advice.
>>>>
>>>> I'm also trying to find an online source for dash lamps (bulbs).
>>>> (anyone
>>>> know what the model of the bulbs is?)
>>>>
>>>> Dave
>>>>
>>>> Remove yourhat to respond
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

 

On Mon, 7 Feb 2005 21:15:32 UTC "Cherokee Boy" <yourhead@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> Hi Snow:
>
> Yes, I'm referring to dash bulbs for the gauges etc. What I'd really like
> to do is replace them with LED equivalents so that I don't ever have to
> replace them again (and so that my dimmer switch won't melt again - which is
> apparently pretty common if you happen to drive with the instruments dimmed
> as I often do).

Mine didn't melt, but it did break the rheostat winding at one end
after a while. Replacement was $10 or so at Advanced Auto and is
going on it's fourth year. I found the replacement bulbs in the
lighting catalog while I was there and replaced all mine at once as
well - they were all black with deposits and it was like turnimg on a
flood light after replacing them. There were two wattages there that
fit the same socket - the ones I got were the lower wattage - maybe
someone picked the wrong ones when they replaced yours last? Remember
that any interior lights are on the sam circuit and the wrong bulb in
one of those can cause major excess current draw (grab one of those
suckers while it's on and you'll see what I mean!).

--
Will Honea

 

On Mon, 7 Feb 2005 21:15:32 UTC "Cherokee Boy" <yourhead@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> Hi Snow:
>
> Yes, I'm referring to dash bulbs for the gauges etc. What I'd really like
> to do is replace them with LED equivalents so that I don't ever have to
> replace them again (and so that my dimmer switch won't melt again - which is
> apparently pretty common if you happen to drive with the instruments dimmed
> as I often do).

Mine didn't melt, but it did break the rheostat winding at one end
after a while. Replacement was $10 or so at Advanced Auto and is
going on it's fourth year. I found the replacement bulbs in the
lighting catalog while I was there and replaced all mine at once as
well - they were all black with deposits and it was like turnimg on a
flood light after replacing them. There were two wattages there that
fit the same socket - the ones I got were the lower wattage - maybe
someone picked the wrong ones when they replaced yours last? Remember
that any interior lights are on the sam circuit and the wrong bulb in
one of those can cause major excess current draw (grab one of those
suckers while it's on and you'll see what I mean!).

--
Will Honea

 

On Mon, 7 Feb 2005 21:15:32 UTC "Cherokee Boy" <yourhead@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> Hi Snow:
>
> Yes, I'm referring to dash bulbs for the gauges etc. What I'd really like
> to do is replace them with LED equivalents so that I don't ever have to
> replace them again (and so that my dimmer switch won't melt again - which is
> apparently pretty common if you happen to drive with the instruments dimmed
> as I often do).

Mine didn't melt, but it did break the rheostat winding at one end
after a while. Replacement was $10 or so at Advanced Auto and is
going on it's fourth year. I found the replacement bulbs in the
lighting catalog while I was there and replaced all mine at once as
well - they were all black with deposits and it was like turnimg on a
flood light after replacing them. There were two wattages there that
fit the same socket - the ones I got were the lower wattage - maybe
someone picked the wrong ones when they replaced yours last? Remember
that any interior lights are on the sam circuit and the wrong bulb in
one of those can cause major excess current draw (grab one of those
suckers while it's on and you'll see what I mean!).

--
Will Honea