Gauge Lights not working

[awolfe]

Anyone have any idea's as to why my guage lights are not working? I checked both the green/white and red/blue wires and both have power, tail lights and parking lights all come on, and bulbs are not blown. They were working about a week or so ago, and now nothing. I have a '77 280Z.

[sblake01]

Check the two plugs that are just in front of the console on the passenger side of the trans tunnel. I forget which of the two that the gauge lights go through but it wouldn't hurt to check and clean both plugs.

[SteveJ]

Also, check the rheostat that controls the brightness.

[awolfe]

Can anyone confirm these bulbs work in the gauges? I found a post on another site saying they were a good replacement.

http://bulbster.com/lightbulbs/eiko-a72-48002-p-3002.html

and/or can someone direct me to the correct LED gauge lights from Superbrightleds.com

Edited February 27, 2011 by awolfe

[awolfe]

Found my problem, red/blue wire was not properly grounded.

[FastWoman]

Yes, the Eiko A-72 works great. It's the only modern-day replacement that's available. There are no issues with the slightly higher wattage, and the fit is exactly like the OEM.

[Z train]

http://www.superbrightleds.com/

I replaced my dash lights with LEDs.The factory bulbs draw 3.4 watts.The LED replacements draw .27!And are brighter.

[awolfe]

http://www.superbrightleds.com/

I replaced my dash lights with LEDs.The factory bulbs draw 3.4 watts.The LED replacements draw .27!And are brighter.

Which Led bulbs did you use?

[esmit208]

AWOLFE

There is a conversion chart on the site.