Replacing dash lights
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Car: 1989 IROC-Z
Engine: 383 stroker
Transmission: 700R4 3500 stall, TransGo shift kit
Axle/Gears: Moser 9", 4.11:1
Replacing dash lights
Ok, I'm pretty sure I can get back there, but I keep reading about soldered bulbs or something. I have a 194 bulb from when I replaced the bulb in my side marker, will that fit or do I need some bulb that can be soldered in? Also, how do I get the soldered bulbs out? Thanks.
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1992 Camaro RS
305ci automatic, all stock til I get some cash.
My 1992 RS
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1992 Camaro RS
305ci automatic, all stock til I get some cash.
My 1992 RS
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Mine weren't soldered. I simply wiggled the old bulb from the socket and wiggled the new one in. Removal of the cluster and replacement of the bulbs took less than an hour.
JamesC
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JamesC
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From: VA
they are not soldered in. It is also a good idea when you have cluster out to take a pencil eraser and clean all the copper contacts under each bulb and where it plugs back to the dash.
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1985 TransAm BLK/GLD Stock
1985 TransAm BLK/BLK
305HO (soon as it is put in) 5-speed, 3.27 posi, WS6, power everthing.
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1985 TransAm BLK/GLD Stock
1985 TransAm BLK/BLK
305HO (soon as it is put in) 5-speed, 3.27 posi, WS6, power everthing.
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I think it depends upon the year to see if it was soldered in. On my 91 they were. But since they were in the small gray things that twist out (sorry bad description 
) it took those out and used pliers and a small screwdriver to wiggle the bonds loose. Any more questions drop me an e-mail.
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Mike Kenny
Current: 1991 RS 305 TBI
Past: 1990 RS 305 TBI (A woman forgot what red lights are for)
Current: mostly stock - newer 305 w/ 12,000 on it
Eclipse speakers all around w/ 10" tube powered by a Alpine V12 in back
K&N filter w/XStream flow lid - It is sweet!!
Future: 2" Cowl hood
) it took those out and used pliers and a small screwdriver to wiggle the bonds loose. Any more questions drop me an e-mail.------------------
Mike Kenny
Current: 1991 RS 305 TBI
Past: 1990 RS 305 TBI (A woman forgot what red lights are for)
Current: mostly stock - newer 305 w/ 12,000 on it
Eclipse speakers all around w/ 10" tube powered by a Alpine V12 in back
K&N filter w/XStream flow lid - It is sweet!!
Future: 2" Cowl hood
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From: VA
Car: '91 Z28
Engine: L98 5.7L TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 323's
I would assume your '92 has the type of bulbs that are soldered into the socket. I have a '91, and they are that way. You can replace them using that same type bulb, break the solder and replace the bulb itself, or you can also buy the individual sockets and put whatever bulbs you want in there. The socket is available at AutoZone for about $1.79, p/n is 85835...
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