Friday, 16 September 2011
Changing speedometer backlights?
The backlight of my speedometer is green and one of the bulbs are broken, I wanted to know where you can buy replacement bulbs and if I can get different colors like blue. Does anyone know where I can get different color replacement bulbs for the backlight of my speedometer?Changing speedometer backlights?It depends on your make and model. A multitude of newer cars are utilizing a printed circuit board design in the instrument cluster. The bulbs are a part of that board. You might want to check with your manufacturer on your specific make and model, as most of these have extended warranties and recalls due to the lamps, and due to the clusters shorting out and letting the guages go crazy. The ones I know have recalls and extended warranties are Honda, Chevrolet, Mercedes, BMW, VW, Audi, Ford. Most of the problems in the campaigns are on cars that are 2001 and newer.Changing speedometer backlights?Some parts stores carry bulbs of different colors...maybe do a websearch also or just buy a clear bulb of the same style and wattage as the original and color it blue with magic marker---use to do that years ago on some interior lights of my friends cars. You may have to remove the speedo or the dash and replace any green lenses or filters to get the desired effect.