Hi just wondering how many have changed there dash bulbs out and if this is a hard job to do, currently only the tach lights up so i can't see how fast im going at night so they need to be changed. any tips on how to do this would be great, thx.

 

Not sure about camaros, but Firebird dashes are easy, take off trim plate, unscrew cluster from dash, pull forward, bulbs are out back.

I recall something about some Camaros have some bulbs soldered to the cluster... don't quote me on that though.

 

No solder. Same proceedure for camaros.

 

Check the following link for some ideas:

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=249244

JamesC

 

ok i figured how to take it apart but now i have a problem, how do i get the headlight **** off? and can i do it without removing the dash, also because im not sure what what exact bulbs to get i know its 161 and 194 but not sure how many of each, can i drive with the speedo cable unhooked?

 

I believe the cluster must be removed to yank the headlight ****. If I remember correctly, you should be able to see a small 'lever.' Pull the **** and push the lever. The bulbs are all numbered--simply pull them and verify the number.

JamesC

 

I finally got it all taken apart, the button for the headlight **** on 91 z28's is on the bottom of the switch itself and is easily reached by removing the lower panels by where your knees are the rest is pretty simple, i removed the dash so i didnt have to drop the steering wheel down and the cluster came right out, bad news is the bulbs are all GM replacements.

 

that's a negative... you can get those replacements from an auto parts store. you can also replace them with different color bulbs, if you want. i did mine (more than 4 years ago) on my '91, so i know they're not a GM thing. with that said, no, i don't have the part numbers handy, BUT even though they are an "integrated" type socket/bulb, you can buy them separate and change them out any time you want. i do know for a fact that the sockets can be purchased at auto zone, cuz that's where i got mine. then i put red bulbs in them...

KAM

 

I don' t know a source, but pre-made LED bulb/holders are being made for the 194(?) lights for the dash. I heard they weren't expensive.

I'd get those over standard bulbs any day of the week if I intended to keep the car.

 

Kolkane,

I have yet to get that **** off... Would you mind expounding on how you did it. particularly what this button is... and/or whether the **** and rod come off together or whether the **** comes off of the rod that it is connected too... mine is 91 RS so i expect its exactly the same. I sure would like to have some gauges at night without the ugly map light hanging out of my cig lighter. Grats in advance.
-steve

 

if you play with it enough, as in wiggling it, it will probably come out. mine did that way. the **** and shaft will come out together.

 

yeah so I got the thing out **** and rod it really was as easy as pushing that button on the bottom of the switch itself all along i was trying to separate the **** and rod... so heres my new issue it wont click back in so i dont have headlights is there some trick to getting it back in or is it just supposed to click in?

thanks
-steve

 

whew nothing is broken it went back in just had to fiddle with the button and give a little gentle persuasion from the business end. Thanks guys now i can finally have dash lights.
-steve

 

I think I broke mine. I can't get it to go back in. the button is not locking the shaft back in, so how can I replace the whole switch?