Dash lights
 

Anyone know a good supplier or have recommendations on what bulbs to use? Mine are pretty burnt out.

Re: Dash lights
 

The bulbs are 194/168 any parts store will have them. If I were you though I would buy the 194 LEDs as they make a huge difference over stock and put less drain on the battery when you come to a stop.

Re: Dash lights
 

Awesome! Do you happen to know quantities of each?

Re: Dash lights
 

You have 5 lamps for cluster backlighting and an other one - for HVAC control panel illumination - that is on the same circuit.

Re: Dash lights
 

My 75 with no A/C used a different, smaller, bulb in the HVAC. Not sure what # it is though.

Re: Dash lights
 

Also, the LEDs are polarized so if some don't work just flip the bulb around 180 degrees.

Re: Dash lights
 

^this......after changing out each one turn on dash lights to see if led will light up....if not do what he said........

Re: Dash lights
 

I also used led bulbs when I replaced all the bulbs in the cluster. It lights up nice at night. Also added led's under the dash.

Re: Dash lights
 

Do you recall what PN led bulb goes under the dash? I believe the guage ones are 194s right?

Re: Dash lights
 

1142 is the stock bulb. You can get LED's from any auto store. I added a set of courtesy lights from LMC. That gave me 3 lights under the dash.

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=191

And yes, the 194 are the gauge bulbs.

Re: Dash lights
 

i purchased the same set of courtesy lights (harness) that comes with 2 bulbs. Was going to install LEDs in there to see how it looks.

Thanks!

Re: Dash lights
 

Do the led's work with the dimmer switch?

Re: Dash lights
 

Not without the correct dimmer for leds

Re: Dash lights
 

The GM spec book calls for 1003 bulb, I looked it up to make sure this time. This is the led bulb I'm using
Posted via Mobile Device

Re: Dash lights
 

Here's that spec sheet I was talking about for all the bulbs. Hope this helps for any bulb reference you might need.
Posted via Mobile Device

Re: Dash lights
 

Just be careful of cheapie LED bulbs. I'd go with Philips or Sylvania/Osram, because they are brighter and last longer than eBay specials. If you shop around you can save some money on a 2-pack.

Re: Dash lights
 

Your right. I got mine in a 2 pack. I can't remember the brand name, but I have gotten several from superbrightleds.com. These particular bulbs I got from the local auto store, in a 2'pack.
Posted via Mobile Device

Re: Dash lights
 

awesome,
thanks for that!!

Re: Dash lights
 

What does a pack of 2 cost anyways?

Re: Dash lights
 

Around $25

Re: Dash lights
 

Thanks.
Had anyone sourced a LED dimmer?

Re: Dash lights
 

Or $12.59 through Amazon with Prime shipping avaliable
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017V...ob_neva_mobile

Re: Dash lights
 

I was referring to the courtesy lights under the dash
Posted via Mobile Device

Re: Dash lights
 

maybe a little off topic but how are you guys/gals getting lenses (the clear part) so clean?

I've seen some of your dash cluster pics and they look amazing!

Re: Dash lights
 

Myself, I got a new one. I added a clock to my cluster, so I had to get a new one. If you have a clock, the lens needs the little hole for the stem to come thru.

LMC has them. They are not to expensive, but so worth every penny, when you can actually see clearly.


http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=76