Guage Lights - only speedometer LIGHT works - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dnrice · 01-14-2013, 12:58 PM

Hope the new years is treating you all well. It was 70 degrees yesterday so I took the 71 out for spin. At night, I noticed only the speedometer guage light worked. I would love to have all guages lit up.

Is it a bulb or fuse to fix these problems? Also, where is the fuse box in these trucks? If it is a bulb, where do I have to take apart guage cluster?

Thanks

74baggedbug · 01-14-2013, 01:12 PM

Easiest way to replace the bulbs is to remove the cluster and change the bulbs, I've heard of people changinge the bulbs without removing the cluster but I've never tried it
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Lattimer · 01-14-2013, 03:46 PM

If you have a long skinny arm you can reach in and change the bulbs. They are #194 and they sit in a twist in 1/4 turn base.

I have a short fat arm so I pulled the cluster out.

daves72C10D · 01-14-2013, 07:00 PM

I got mine out with the cluster in, skinny arms....

71sierragrande · 01-14-2013, 07:05 PM

I recommend pulling the cluster and replacing all bulbs at once and be done with it. 10 minutes max

mrein3 · 01-14-2013, 07:58 PM

If I were to take the time to pull the cluster, I'd take the time to check EVERY bulb. They are all 194s and can be easily checked by twisting the socket out and running 12 volts through each one.
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Andy4639 · 01-14-2013, 09:45 PM

Here is what the backside looks like. This is a factory Tach dash. The lights are the little black knobs you see. They are not hard to replace at all.

Tinkermc · 01-14-2013, 09:51 PM

very easy job and fairly quick

**jocko** · 01-14-2013, 10:11 PM

Andy posted a great ref pic so you know where to put em. I normally just pop the cluster out as far as it will go without disconnecting anything (not very far) and then reach in behind (from below dash) and in from above (between dash and cluster that is pulled out slightly) to swap em.

**Ol Blue K20** · 01-14-2013, 10:15 PM

Mine doesn't have ac so it was easy without pulling the cluster, also skinny arms helped
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01-14-2013, 01:12 PM	#2
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 701	Re: Guage Lights - only speedometer LIGHT works Easiest way to replace the bulbs is to remove the cluster and change the bulbs, I've heard of people changinge the bulbs without removing the cluster but I've never tried it Posted via Mobile Device

01-14-2013, 03:46 PM	#3
Lattimer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mickleton, NJ Posts: 1,776	Re: Guage Lights - only speedometer LIGHT works If you have a long skinny arm you can reach in and change the bulbs. They are #194 and they sit in a twist in 1/4 turn base. I have a short fat arm so I pulled the cluster out. __________________ Shawn 1970 Chevy C-10 SWB, 350, TKO 600 5 speed My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559881

01-14-2013, 07:00 PM	#4
daves72C10D Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Vale, NC Posts: 283	Re: Guage Lights - only speedometer LIGHT works I got mine out with the cluster in, skinny arms.... __________________ 1972 Custom 10 Deluxe- original paint, interior- 72k miles http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2466316 Cheap, Fast or Good. Pick any two. 1990 Eagle Talon AWD 1991.5 W250 CTD 1992 Cushman Truckster- Haulster

01-14-2013, 07:05 PM	#5
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: Guage Lights - only speedometer LIGHT works I recommend pulling the cluster and replacing all bulbs at once and be done with it. 10 minutes max __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

01-14-2013, 07:58 PM	#6
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,254	Re: Guage Lights - only speedometer LIGHT works If I were to take the time to pull the cluster, I'd take the time to check EVERY bulb. They are all 194s and can be easily checked by twisting the socket out and running 12 volts through each one. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

01-14-2013, 12:58 PM	#1
Dnrice Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Spartanburg SC Posts: 87	Guage Lights - only speedometer LIGHT works Hope the new years is treating you all well. It was 70 degrees yesterday so I took the 71 out for spin. At night, I noticed only the speedometer guage light worked. I would love to have all guages lit up. Is it a bulb or fuse to fix these problems? Also, where is the fuse box in these trucks? If it is a bulb, where do I have to take apart guage cluster? Thanks

01-14-2013, 09:45 PM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Guage Lights - only speedometer LIGHT works Here is what the backside looks like. This is a factory Tach dash. The lights are the little black knobs you see. They are not hard to replace at all. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-14-2013, 09:51 PM	#8
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Guage Lights - only speedometer LIGHT works very easy job and fairly quick

01-14-2013, 10:11 PM	#9
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Guage Lights - only speedometer LIGHT works Andy posted a great ref pic so you know where to put em. I normally just pop the cluster out as far as it will go without disconnecting anything (not very far) and then reach in behind (from below dash) and in from above (between dash and cluster that is pulled out slightly) to swap em.

01-14-2013, 10:15 PM	#10
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Guage Lights - only speedometer LIGHT works Mine doesn't have ac so it was easy without pulling the cluster, also skinny arms helped Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

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