Posted May 14, 200222 yr comment_7196 Just the other day I attempted to change the backlight bulb on my 240. Either the installer was in the movie "Who shrunk the kids" or I just have fat fingers. Any advice on how to replace that minature bulb?Thanks in advance.. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/1665-dashboard-lights/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 14, 200222 yr comment_7198 which bulb/s are you after? IIRC, my 73 has about 6 mini-bulbs in the dash. 1 in each gauge, and a few behind the heater panel etc. Depends which you're after, it may be easier to remove parts for access.If you didn't know, the lights have a single (power) wire to them, the fixture is a metal spring which clicks in place to hold its position and provide a ground. so you can pull the lamp assembly out, change the bulb, then pop it back into place.My hands sure aren't small, and i've done it, though it may have been when i fixed the heat controls, so access is easier! HTH Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/1665-dashboard-lights/#findComment-7198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 14, 200222 yr comment_7203 Glenn: Which back light bulbs are you referring to? I agree with Jeremiah, it all depends on which ones you are going for. Some are easy, and some admittedly, require not only double joints but also additional wrists elbows and heck, a tentacle to get in there, as long as it has an opposing thumb.By the way, what does IIRC mean? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/1665-dashboard-lights/#findComment-7203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 14, 200222 yr comment_7204 IIRC= if i remember correctlyAIR= as i recallHTH= hope that helpsetc,etc Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/1665-dashboard-lights/#findComment-7204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
May 15, 200222 yr comment_7254 I was trying to think of a cute way to answer using nothing but abbreviations, but phones are starting to ring off the hook.There are many of those and trying to keep up with them.....geeeez.Thanks Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/1665-dashboard-lights/#findComment-7254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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