Dim dashlights, any fixes?
Dim dashlights, any fixes?
Nothing is wrong with my dashlights, I just wish that they were brighter. They only shine around the edges of the gauges. Can anyone help, I would greatly appreciate it.
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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
I couldn't agree more that the stock lights are too dim. I swapped mine out for the higher intensity bulbs from MacEwen--night and day difference. I swapped not only the gauge lights but also the AC Control light and console clock light. See the web site: http://members.aol.com/rmacewen1/
JamesC
JamesC
I'm sorry I didnt make myself clear enough. I have no problem with the bulbs and I have the Macewen white guages and xenon blue bulbs...it just seems that they arent all that bright. i know they are getting enough power, cause i had just changed the altenator(sp). Maybe could i make the metal piece that reflects them is not shiny enough, could i make it more shiny somehow?
Thanks
-Joe-
Thanks
-Joe-
Changine the alternator doesn't mean they're getting enough power. Check the voltage at the bulb to determine that. You might have a bad wire or trace somewhere, or the rheostat in the dimmer is going bad.
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