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Old 09-26-2011, 08:40 PM   #1
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Re: 72 gauge cluster light ?'s

Replace the stock bulbs with led's.
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Old 09-26-2011, 09:05 PM   #2
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Re: 72 gauge cluster light ?'s

If the bulbs you have in there now are size 194, you could try upgrading them to 168's. They're the same size but 50% brighter, and they're only like $1.70 for a pack of 2 at Walmart.

I upgraded to 168s and it made a world of difference.
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Old 09-28-2011, 01:39 AM   #3
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Replace the stock bulbs with led's.
Go LED's!
You'll NEVER regret it!!!

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Old 09-28-2011, 07:20 AM   #4
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Re: 72 gauge cluster light ?'s

I know this maybe overly simple but sometimes that is where the problems lie. Look to see if the hazard button has been pushed in. If it has and the hazard flasher is missing or bad that would do it
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Old 10-28-2011, 11:12 PM   #6
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Re: 72 gauge cluster light ?'s

do you have to remove the cluster to change out the bulbs?
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Old 10-28-2011, 11:28 PM   #7
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Old 10-29-2011, 10:08 AM   #8
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Thanks for the info, I will have to install my leds later today.
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Old 10-29-2011, 12:02 AM   #9
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Old 10-29-2011, 07:10 AM   #10
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Re: 72 gauge cluster light ?'s

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do you have to remove the cluster to change out the bulbs?
Nope. You can reach all of the bulb holders by reaching up behind the cluster.

All of the bulbs live in black twist-lock bulb holders, so just look up from underneath and you'll see them. Give them a little twist to the left and they'll come out.
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