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06-05-2017, 09:23 PM
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dash ligh bulbs
what is the correct bulbs for a 71 c10 dash lights please
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06-05-2017, 09:26 PM
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Re: dash ligh bulbs
194's. I think they're like 2 candlepower. If you'd like them brighter, you can upgrade to 168's. They consume more power and get warmer but should be safe for use, many use them.
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06-05-2017, 09:53 PM
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Re: dash ligh bulbs
My 1970 c10 has 194s and also has some Sylvania 57 bulbs.
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06-06-2017, 12:22 AM
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Re: dash ligh bulbs
I use nothing but 168 bulbs in all my restorations. They are 33% brighter than the 194 bulbs.
No customer complaints yet  To answer the question, 194 bulbs are the correct bulbs.
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06-06-2017, 08:07 PM
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Re: dash ligh bulbs
thanks guys, bought me a box of 168,s
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06-06-2017, 08:25 PM
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Re: dash ligh bulbs
can anyone help with my dash board lights not working. fuses are good
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06-06-2017, 10:22 PM
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Re: dash ligh bulbs
bet its your headlight switch
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06-06-2017, 11:16 PM
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Re: dash ligh bulbs
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06-07-2017, 12:13 AM
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Re: dash ligh bulbs
the switch has a resistor unit built into it and they go bad
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06-07-2017, 12:29 AM
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Re: dash ligh bulbs
As stated above it could be the resistor. If that's the problem, the fix may be very simple. The resistor dims the lights by rotating the knob and is basically a "U" shaped spring that may get a bit of corrosion on it if the knob is not rotated occasionally. A trick I learned as a kid from my dad in the 1950s was to periodically rotate the knob back and forth rapidly several cycles to remove any corrosion. I just took my '58 Vette out of storage and the dash lights didn't light. This trick fixed the problem. A small amount of spray electronic cleaner would also help if you can get to the resistor at the front of the switch.
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06-07-2017, 07:48 AM
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Re: dash ligh bulbs
It stop working 15 years ago on my first rebuild and I replace the switch and still nothing. I took the gauge panel out this time to look at the switch and it looks new. I believe the gray wires coming out of the switch power the lights and I don't have any power there. I turned the knob a few times to make sure I didn't have them dimmed down and still nothing. I was thinking it was a ground problem so I'll try the ground idea when I take it apart again this week
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