Chaning dash lights
#2
Senior Member
Have to pull the cluster out. Once you get the whole cluster out of the dash the bulbs will be on the backside. My buddy just did mine a couple weeks ago while I was doing my radiator swap and I didn't pay any attention on how he got it out and how many bulbs were in it. I do know that it only took him about 15-20 minutes though. Just uses regular 194 bulbs.
#4
Super Moderator
Depends on the year of the truck actually. The earlier ones did use the 194/T10 bulbs, but the later ones switched to the T5 bulbs. Mine is a 2003 and it uses the T5s for illumination. Just be sure to check before you go buying them. I wish i had the T10s...
#5
Senior Member
Sorry bout that. Didn't realize they changed the bulbs. I forgot that the 97-98s were a different breed then the 99-03s. I've got a 6/96 so mines different in a lot of ways.
#6
Super Moderator
Yeah, it was really a bit of a disappointment about the bulb size change. I get hot spots, and its pretty annoying. The HVAC controls take 194s, and thats real nice and even with no hot spots. Because of this, i have something that i have been wondering for a while. Would it be at all possible to convert the T5 illuminated clusters to a T10? I know it wouldnt be an easy task, but i know it would make a nice difference.
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#8
Senior Member
Yeah, it was really a bit of a disappointment about the bulb size change. I get hot spots, and its pretty annoying. The HVAC controls take 194s, and thats real nice and even with no hot spots. Because of this, i have something that i have been wondering for a while. Would it be at all possible to convert the T5 illuminated clusters to a T10? I know it wouldnt be an easy task, but i know it would make a nice difference.