help with instrument panel backlighting

[nonglossjason]

how do you take the actuall cluster out?

 

[fivespeedsteed]

so the 914 or whatever it is bulbs i got are clear. are they still gonna light up green?

 

[millhouse]

so the 914 or whatever it is bulbs i got are clear. are they still gonna light up green?

You mean the 194's....and yes, your cluster will still light up green.

 

[7-UP BILL]

so you dont think i need a dimmer switch?

You'll have to check the continuity of the switch. A digital volt meter can accomplish this. You just need to know the parameters of the switch. Search, my friend.

 

[7-UP BILL]

Whenever I go to the JY, I always pull the switches out and retrieve the bulbs. A small screwdriver turns them right out.

 

[Saleen0679]

This is a reply to the hazard light triangle not being lit:I called the Ford dealer, the bulbs and switch were sold as a unit, but is obsolete now. I checked 3 different part store websites and did not find an aftermarket one there either. I thought it was a 2182 bulb based on my manual, but could not find anything online to match a picture to it. It wouldn't hurt to take it to your local auto parts store to see if they have something that will work. Otherwise, if your missing the bulb or its blown, I suggest the jy. A small flat screwdriver and it will pop out of the instrument cluster. After this find, I will be popping out a few on my next trip to the jy.

The bulbs are 2182. They are a T1-3/4 size bulb with wire leads that have to be wrapped around the twist in socket to make contact for power. The green bulb condoms have to be transferred over and are often melted on the old bulb. The bulbs should be widely available at electronics parts houses. Radio Shack may even carry them.

 

[glowstang93]

Thank you Saleen. I should have caught that, but I just didn't tear into the little green booger. Now I know what to do if it ever goes out. The manual did say 2182.

 

[HISSIN50]

Gonna bump this.

Has anyone found the bulb covers, a suitable replacement, or a work-around to have the light tinted properly (on a defroster bulb)?

Thanks.

 

[89drop]

i have replaced mine all with LED's i know this is a problem with all our foxes with the guages being dim, and i can tell you this...they are much brighter. i replaced the clear bulbs with blue, and it looks really cool, only problem with mine is that i have a cluster from an 89, and i believe in 90 they added more bulb sockets to the guages for better "glow"

 

[Saleen0679]

Not sure what Ford used for lamp covers, but Parts Express carries lamp covers that will stretch over the bulb (p/n 070-082). McMaster-Carr has lamp covers (p/n 16925K11) and All Electronics has new-wedge lamps w/cover (p/n LP-70) that should fit. I haven't been able to confirm if the green is a color match since I haven't ordered any of the above. I have grabbed a few from the salvage yard.

 

[89drop]

Not sure what Ford used for lamp covers, but Parts Express carries lamp covers that will stretch over the bulb (p/n 070-082). McMaster-Carr has lamp covers (p/n 16925K11) and All Electronics has new-wedge lamps w/cover (p/n LP-70) that should fit. I haven't been able to confirm if the green is a color match since I haven't ordered any of the above. I have grabbed a few from the salvage yard.

another note to add, im not sure where everyone is from but we have a store called advanced auto parts, and i know they sell the lamp covers in red, green, blue, and amber. hope this helps some of you.

 

[HISSIN50]

Not sure what Ford used for lamp covers, but Parts Express carries lamp covers that will stretch over the bulb (p/n 070-082). McMaster-Carr has lamp covers (p/n 16925K11) and All Electronics has new-wedge lamps w/cover (p/n LP-70) that should fit. I haven't been able to confirm if the green is a color match since I haven't ordered any of the above. I have grabbed a few from the salvage yard.

Thank you very much! As always, you're a great asset to the forum and community.