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Offline OrangeCrush79

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What L.E.D. Bulbs to replace dash board lights?
« on: January 16, 2020, 05:02:42 PM »
Hi,   Just wanted to know what type L.E.D. Bulbs would be good to replace the light bulbs in the gauge cluster? I wanted to replace the standard bulbs for ones that are brighter. The standard bulbs just aren’t bright enough and I was wondering if they are dimmable. What’s everyone else using?

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Re: What L.E.D. Bulbs to replace dash board lights?
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2020, 02:05:55 PM »
If you do a search, I believe they now make a direct replacement that will work. Your local parts store might even be able to steer you in the right direction

I also want to say, I remember there being a dimmable version but is relying on memory or it's something I dreamed up  ;D

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Re: What L.E.D. Bulbs to replace dash board lights?
« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2021, 06:12:10 AM »
Did somebody know if dimmable LED versions available now ? I found a set og normal replacement bulbs.
http://fbodystore.com/1970-1981-trans-am-firebird-gauge-light-socket-kit/

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Re: What L.E.D. Bulbs to replace dash board lights?
« Reply #3 on: April 07, 2021, 08:56:28 PM »
I thought I saw some somewhere but I haven't looked in awhile!
Charlie
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Offline Wallington

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Re: What L.E.D. Bulbs to replace dash board lights?
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2021, 06:06:36 AM »
Does anyone ever dim their lights or just run at brightest setting?

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Re: What L.E.D. Bulbs to replace dash board lights?
« Reply #5 on: April 08, 2021, 09:09:23 AM »
In the T/A, brightest, in my truck or wife’s Durango, dim
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Re: What L.E.D. Bulbs to replace dash board lights?
« Reply #6 on: April 08, 2021, 09:09:11 PM »
Brightest for me as well, but the odd time, I will dim them when night driving
Charlie
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Re: What L.E.D. Bulbs to replace dash board lights?
« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2022, 09:01:05 AM »
I haven't done the dashboard lights, but on my other cars I have purchased bulbs from this company and have been very pleased with the result. Yes the LED dash bulbs are dimmable.

https://www.superbrightleds.com/vehicle/1979-pontiac-firebird-vehicle-led-lights?make=60&model=820&year=1979

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« Last Edit: January 11, 2022, 09:06:48 AM by BHerbert »

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Re: What L.E.D. Bulbs to replace dash board lights?
« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2022, 09:13:21 AM »
The illusion by flickering less.