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Dash lights
Hi guys , dash lights are very dim even with the dimmer up full ,what's the best bulbs to replace with and is it possible to keep the dimmer switch working many thanks ,
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Re: Dash lights
Hi,
The best ones to use are 2 or 3W wedge (capless) bulbs. You may be able to improve the lighting efficiency of the new bulbs by removing the coloured covers that clip over them inside the instrument binnacle. although If you do that you'll probably have to buy bulbs in the colour of your choice. Whatever bulbs you choose the dimmer will still work, it's only LEDs that that the dimmer is incompatible with.
Personally, I think that changing to LEDs is a worthwhile modification.
Andrew.
The best ones to use are 2 or 3W wedge (capless) bulbs. You may be able to improve the lighting efficiency of the new bulbs by removing the coloured covers that clip over them inside the instrument binnacle. although If you do that you'll probably have to buy bulbs in the colour of your choice. Whatever bulbs you choose the dimmer will still work, it's only LEDs that that the dimmer is incompatible with.
Personally, I think that changing to LEDs is a worthwhile modification.
Andrew.
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Re: Dash lights
These are the bulbs that are needed for the dash.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-x-504-Capl ... SwZVlXrcFb
If you do buy LED, you'll need some like these.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10X-T10-W5W-5 ... SwxN5WZgUT
Andrew.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-x-504-Capl ... SwZVlXrcFb
If you do buy LED, you'll need some like these.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10X-T10-W5W-5 ... SwxN5WZgUT
Andrew.
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Re: Dash lights
Thanks again for the advice Andrew will order them today ,much appreciated,