99-04 gauge cluster?

ZoomZoomMFer · August 4th, 2009, 08:04 PM

does anyone know when the changed the bulb size on the gauge clusters for our years? i know i have a 2000 and they have the little ass 74 bulbs. i replaced them with leds, but they were so small they really didnt have an effect on it. i know some of them come with the standard 194/168 bulbs, and that is the one im looking for. but i dont want to buy another one and end up with the same problem. any help will be repped and greatly appreciated

JasonT1124 · August 5th, 2009, 05:37 AM

Originally Posted by 2kCammed2v

does anyone know when the changed the bulb size on the gauge clusters for our years? i know i have a 2000 and they have the little ass 74 bulbs. i replaced them with leds, but they were so small they really didnt have an effect on it. i know some of them come with the standard 194/168 bulbs, and that is the one im looking for. but i dont want to buy another one and end up with the same problem. any help will be repped and greatly appreciated

I dont know the answer to your question, but I do know if your still using the PATS system (security chipped keys), when you change out your cluster the car wont start unless you have PATS turned off or re-learned.

Lefty · August 5th, 2009, 09:24 AM

See if THIS thread helps.

ZoomZoomMFer · August 5th, 2009, 09:58 AM

thanks lefty, i dont know if i want to go through the trouble of tearing apart the cluster like that

Lefty · August 5th, 2009, 09:59 AM

Yeah I know

That's why I gave up on the idear

ZoomZoomMFer · August 5th, 2009, 10:13 AM

the size is 74, and superbright does sell them, the ones i have now are single leds.. the do have one that is a 3 led..

i think i might try those and see how they look

Lefty · August 5th, 2009, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by 2kCammed2v

the size is 74, and superbright does sell them, the ones i have now are single leds.. the do have one that is a 3 led..

i think i might try those and see how they look

And then you'll post some pics right?

Ke^in · August 5th, 2009, 11:06 AM

BTW for those with scratched up clear plastic, use plastic polish to really smooth/clear that up. Works on headlights and the like as well. My clear gauge plastic is now VERY VERY polished and smooth. Almost looks as if it's not there.

Lefty · August 5th, 2009, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by Ke^in

BTW for those with scratched up clear plastic, use plastic polish to really smooth/clear that up. Works on headlights and the like as well. My clear gauge plastic is now VERY VERY polished and smooth. Almost looks as if it's not there.

I just bought a new one from AM on my GT

Lazy FTW

Ke^in · August 5th, 2009, 01:44 PM

PFFT! I don't mind the stock one at all. I actually like it. I don't know what the PO did to the clear plastic, but it was all scratched up near the bottom. I took some of that polish and some elbow grease. Now it looks better than new.

It works on the plastic that the lights are made of too. Really makes the light inside bright.

mrsinister2424 · August 5th, 2009, 02:01 PM

That ENTIRE process on that page for both cluster and hvac can be done in probably less than 2 hours on your first time. Its a piece of cake guys.

asiansensation78 · August 5th, 2009, 02:49 PM

I tried that, not as straightforward as it seems. I think most of the new edges have a green film rather than a blue film so unless you sand off the colored film behind the cluster and HVAC controlls, it'll still be green. If you like green though, just get the white wide angle LEDs and they'll be pretty damn bright lol

But seriously it's not hard to take apart the cluster.

Lefty · August 5th, 2009, 03:11 PM

I like the green. That's what I was following that thread. I wanted to see any new edge guys who have the 'apprearent' green film would put white led's in so I could see if they were still green.

ZoomZoomMFer · August 5th, 2009, 05:10 PM

not mine, i did the HVAC controls yesterday with the "cool white" leds and it is now blue

Lefty · August 5th, 2009, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by 2kCammed2v

not mine, i did the HVAC controls yesterday with the "cool white" leds and it is now blue

Pics?

asiansensation78 · August 5th, 2009, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by 2kCammed2v

not mine, i did the HVAC controls yesterday with the "cool white" leds and it is now blue

Really? I did that and it turned out like a bright aqua green lol

Lefty · August 5th, 2009, 06:23 PM

I think there's a difference in the 01+ cars.

asiansensation78 · August 5th, 2009, 06:37 PM

*&^@ you guys and your blue tint lol

ZoomZoomMFer · August 5th, 2009, 06:46 PM

when it gets darker ill snap a pic

energiesource · August 5th, 2009, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by 2kCammed2v

does anyone know when the changed the bulb size on the gauge clusters for our years? i know i have a 2000 and they have the little ass 74 bulbs. i replaced them with leds, but they were so small they really didnt have an effect on it. i know some of them come with the standard 194/168 bulbs, and that is the one im looking for. but i dont want to buy another one and end up with the same problem. any help will be repped and greatly appreciated

more importantly, why does your 2k have a mech odometer?

August 4th, 2009, 08:04 PM	#1
ZoomZoomMFer zippeewannabee 06' Mazda Speed6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 3,205 iTrader: 17 reviews	99-04 gauge cluster? does anyone know when the changed the bulb size on the gauge clusters for our years? i know i have a 2000 and they have the little ass 74 bulbs. i replaced them with leds, but they were so small they really didnt have an effect on it. i know some of them come with the standard 194/168 bulbs, and that is the one im looking for. but i dont want to buy another one and end up with the same problem. any help will be repped and greatly appreciated __________________ Cobb SRI \| Eibach ProKit \| JBR Short Shift Plate \| JBR Rear Motor Mount

August 5th, 2009, 09:24 AM	#3
Lefty The Doctor '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 27,388 iTrader: 11 reviews	See if THIS thread helps. __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

August 5th, 2009, 09:58 AM	#4
ZoomZoomMFer zippeewannabee 06' Mazda Speed6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 3,205 iTrader: 17 reviews	thanks lefty, i dont know if i want to go through the trouble of tearing apart the cluster like that __________________ Cobb SRI \| Eibach ProKit \| JBR Short Shift Plate \| JBR Rear Motor Mount

August 5th, 2009, 09:59 AM	#5
Lefty The Doctor '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 27,388 iTrader: 11 reviews	Yeah I know That's why I gave up on the idear __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

August 5th, 2009, 10:13 AM	#6
ZoomZoomMFer zippeewannabee 06' Mazda Speed6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 3,205 iTrader: 17 reviews	the size is 74, and superbright does sell them, the ones i have now are single leds.. the do have one that is a 3 led.. i think i might try those and see how they look __________________ Cobb SRI \| Eibach ProKit \| JBR Short Shift Plate \| JBR Rear Motor Mount

August 5th, 2009, 11:06 AM	#8
Ke^in Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,617 iTrader: 0 reviews	BTW for those with scratched up clear plastic, use plastic polish to really smooth/clear that up. Works on headlights and the like as well. My clear gauge plastic is now VERY VERY polished and smooth. Almost looks as if it's not there. __________________ I like to go to Subway because the women there have to make ME a sandwich.

August 5th, 2009, 01:44 PM	#10
Ke^in Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,617 iTrader: 0 reviews	PFFT! I don't mind the stock one at all. I actually like it. I don't know what the PO did to the clear plastic, but it was all scratched up near the bottom. I took some of that polish and some elbow grease. Now it looks better than new. It works on the plastic that the lights are made of too. Really makes the light inside bright. __________________ I like to go to Subway because the women there have to make ME a sandwich.

August 5th, 2009, 02:01 PM	#11
mrsinister2424 Hardcore Enthusiast 99' Mustang GT 3214@OVER 9000!!! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 2,626 iTrader: 0 reviews	That ENTIRE process on that page for both cluster and hvac can be done in probably less than 2 hours on your first time. Its a piece of cake guys. __________________ 99' Rio Red Mustang GT: --My Garage-- Check garage. Vortech V-1 intercooled running 9lbs of boost Life= eat, lift, eat, eat, eat, sleep, repeat

August 5th, 2009, 02:49 PM	#12
asiansensation78 Too Soon, Junior! 03 GT Vert 15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,694 iTrader: 4 reviews	I tried that, not as straightforward as it seems. I think most of the new edges have a green film rather than a blue film so unless you sand off the colored film behind the cluster and HVAC controlls, it'll still be green. If you like green though, just get the white wide angle LEDs and they'll be pretty damn bright lol But seriously it's not hard to take apart the cluster. __________________ 03 GT - Scrapes on lane markers - Modded 02 Cougar - Able to clear most speed bumps - Some mods 01 Explorer - Parking blocks NOM NOM NOM - Stock

August 5th, 2009, 03:11 PM	#13
Lefty The Doctor '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 27,388 iTrader: 11 reviews	I like the green. That's what I was following that thread. I wanted to see any new edge guys who have the 'apprearent' green film would put white led's in so I could see if they were still green. __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

August 5th, 2009, 05:10 PM	#14
ZoomZoomMFer zippeewannabee 06' Mazda Speed6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 3,205 iTrader: 17 reviews	not mine, i did the HVAC controls yesterday with the "cool white" leds and it is now blue __________________ Cobb SRI \| Eibach ProKit \| JBR Short Shift Plate \| JBR Rear Motor Mount

August 5th, 2009, 06:23 PM	#17
Lefty The Doctor '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 27,388 iTrader: 11 reviews	I think there's a difference in the 01+ cars. __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

August 5th, 2009, 06:37 PM	#18
asiansensation78 Too Soon, Junior! 03 GT Vert 15:43.28@25.21 Too many naked bitches in the back Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 3,694 iTrader: 4 reviews	*&^@ you guys and your blue tint lol __________________ 03 GT - Scrapes on lane markers - Modded 02 Cougar - Able to clear most speed bumps - Some mods 01 Explorer - Parking blocks NOM NOM NOM - Stock

August 5th, 2009, 06:46 PM	#19
ZoomZoomMFer zippeewannabee 06' Mazda Speed6 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 3,205 iTrader: 17 reviews	when it gets darker ill snap a pic __________________ Cobb SRI \| Eibach ProKit \| JBR Short Shift Plate \| JBR Rear Motor Mount

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