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Old 03-02-2007, 12:08 AM
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Question cluster illumination problem ??

02 wrx on the cluster the backlight doesnt come on..the speedo needle's work fine as i can adjust the dimmer for everything but the backlight that lite's up so u can see the speed,rev,fuel,temp doesnt light up..checked the fuse box in the engine and the compartment one and nothing..could it be a burnt out bulb ?..anyone ever changed this b4 ?..thanks
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Old 03-02-2007, 01:07 AM
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probably a burt out bulb. not 100% sure but if it's anything like pulling out the check engine light it shouldn't be that hard. gl
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Its easy to change the bulbs...search somewhere on here for the replacement bulb sizes.

Pull out the cluster and look behind it...you'll see the black plastic thingies that twist out and hold the bulbs.
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thanks guys..after i finish work i'll be taking a peek..the cluster is easy to remove correct..i guess i'll find out..
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thanks guys..after i finish work i'll be taking a peek..the cluster is easy to remove correct..i guess i'll find out..
2 screws that hold the black plastic thingie...3 screws/bolts that hold the cluster to the dash...3 plugs...then I think you have to snap off the plastic cover behind the cluster to see the thingies.

Should take you only like a couple minutes.
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just got off the phone with you regarding the bulbs... if you cannot find it at radio shack... I'll loan you the one you need or the ones you need as long as you buy me replacements.

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problem solved...wasnt the bulbs..aftermarket indiglo gauge was the culprit...took those off and the stock gauge behind light's up like a champ...not sure if it shorted out or wiring connection failed..something to follow up on when i got time...


thanks for the help guys
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good to know you fixed it mang...
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thanks jimi however...i was wondering what could i use to test out the indiglo to see if it's actually getting power or if it's a wiring problem..a simple battery and just tap wires ?....i mean all i did was peel back the indiglo's and noticed the stock one works so just took them off along with the wiring...well give me a call if u got's time today or this weekend..shoots...
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