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Mar 21, 2008 | 09:12 PM

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Backlighting on Cluster

Hey everyone.
Does anyone know what area behind the cluster actually provides the current to the backlight bulbs after all plugs are plugged in?

I know there are several electrical components back there that drive electrical currents here and there, but which one or which ones would I want to look closer at and wiggle and probe at to see if it might kick up the backlighting?

Now I know that at first glance replacing the bulbs might be the first suggestion to follow through with, but putting that aside, what area controls or drives the electrical current to the backlight?

Though I have already tried it, giving it a whack here and there isnt doing anything, so I wanted to better concentrate and give attention to a specific area and see how that all goes.

Any help and/or suggestions would definitely be very welcomed.

Thanks to all in advance for you help on this.

By the way, here is my cluster's current condition...

Almost there, just a couple more lights to get going on.

Oh... and this is what my old one used to look like...

Mar 21, 2008 | 11:34 PM

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You need to smack or hit the face of the cluster to make the backlight come back on...Otherwise you can replace the bulb, cost a few dollars at the dealership..

Do a search..

Mar 22, 2008 | 02:57 AM

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I love it when people go to extreme lengths to over think the problem rather than stick a dang bulb in the dash.

PS- Smacking the cluster is not going to replace 14 years of wear on the filament. If they don't fire without being beaten, the clue phone is ringing.

Not only are the clusters detailed and labeled, we stuck it to the top of the forum.

Mar 22, 2008 | 06:48 PM

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what is the bulb # so i can order them at the dealer? how many do i need and how much does it cost?

Mar 22, 2008 | 10:49 PM

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I just opened up the back of the cluster.

KrazeMatik... if I am not mistaken, if youre looking only for the temp, tach, speedometer, and gas... I counted eight. Also they seem to be larger in bulb size than per say those for the indicator lights (ABS, TRAC, CRUISE, Check Engine, etc.).

However, as for the bulb size #, I too would like to know so I could order at dealer or Ebay.

Mar 23, 2008 | 05:17 AM

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I'd like for you both to use the search button please, and for the second time we stuck this info to the top of the forum where it appears 35 times in just that one thread. when it becomes this clear you are not doing anything to help yourself, most will be unwilling to help you.

Last edited by O. L. T.; Mar 23, 2008 at 06:43 AM.