Digital Speedometer Light is out! April 06, 2014, 11:27:01 PM Hey guys, the light behind my digital speedometer burned out. Can anyone tell me if this is a bulb I can just go pick up at AZ or AAP? Part number? Any info if possible. I know nothing about the electronics.My panel light (door light) in between the two overhead map lights is also burned out, any info I can get to help me replace this bulb would be much appreciated! Thanks! Quote Selected
Digital Speedometer Light is out! Reply #1 – April 06, 2014, 11:31:42 PM I don't know the number right off, but it's a basic bulb. The number is in the owner's manual if you have one. The whole cluster has to be partially removed to get to the bulb. There are several threads with tips about this. Quote Selected
Digital Speedometer Light is out! Reply #2 – April 07, 2014, 12:08:59 AM not sure of the actual #, but 194's work, it takes 2 and they're at the top, behind the odometer. Quote Selected
Digital Speedometer Light is out! Reply #3 – April 07, 2014, 12:45:14 AM X2. I put in a 194 equivilent, and now speedo is super bright i actually had to drop my steering colum to get the cluster out, so be prepared for an hour or so Quote Selected
Digital Speedometer Light is out! Reply #4 – April 07, 2014, 05:48:02 AM I agree the 194 bulb will work...The last time I had a cluster out I changed all the bulbs while I had it out. Thought it might save me doing it again later. There are ALOT of bulbs in the entire cluster. Quote Selected
Digital Speedometer Light is out! Reply #5 – April 11, 2014, 11:36:12 AM Hey! I think i just had the same problem. The numbers in the speedo shows, but are too dim? Well, that was the problem with mine. I thought it was a bulb, but no. What i did was taking out the whole dash, disconnecting all the electric cabels and put it together again and then it worked as new! I dont think you get normal bulbs to just the speedo, so probably a bad connection somewhere.. maybe? i dont know much about this stuff and had a lot of help. Quote Selected
Digital Speedometer Light is out! Reply #6 – April 11, 2014, 12:18:51 PM http://www.coolcats.net/help/dash.htmlI had this happen after I installed a radio and I never did figure out the cause but I'm not afraid of wiring (but it's afraid of me) and after a bit of testing I just supplied my own power to the speedo light. I take my cluster out somewhat often (don't ask) and I don't drop the column. Usually some maneuvering and tilting the wheel is all it takes. Quote Selected
Digital Speedometer Light is out! Reply #7 – April 11, 2014, 01:21:10 PM This mystifies me. my guage cluster had a bolt mounting point already broken from someone trying to force it out. i didn't remeber dropping the colum on any of my other cars, but i tried for 10 minutes or so till i gave in and dropped the colum. Quote Selected
Digital Speedometer Light is out! Reply #8 – May 01, 2014, 11:31:48 AM I didn't want to start a new thread for the same problem. I was adjusting my TPS with the ignition on and came back to the drivers seat to see the speedo light out only and there was a slight burning smell while driving it before this occurred.Are #194 bulbs really an exact fit for the digital speedometer light?Thanks. Quote Selected
Digital Speedometer Light is out! Reply #9 – May 04, 2014, 04:50:26 AM There should be 2 #2033 tiny halogen bulbs and 6 #194 standard bulbs in the standard cluster according to user's guide or instrument ilumination. This means, those #2033 have to be inside the speedometer. They have orange color coded socket.User guide also says "Replace with Ford Part Number D2OB-18C622-AB or equivalent, if available (Bulb is an integral part of assembly)"If they are still too bright, you can use #161 or #37 light bulb. Quote Selected
Digital Speedometer Light is out! Reply #10 – May 04, 2014, 11:00:46 AM Before you put a bunch of time into the cluster, be sure to check for a melted ignition switch connector. I had this with my full digital a couple years ago, and that's how it turned out. Quote Selected
Digital Speedometer Light is out! Reply #11 – May 04, 2014, 03:11:32 PM to part b of your question, T37 for the thumbwheel dimmer panel within the lower left of the IP controls.t37 also shows up in many plugs on the full digital clusterT194's typical within the whole standard and buttstuffog cluster.T37 bulb for your radio incase you can no longer see the channel your onwhile out i recommend doing the heat sync mod to the high temp resistor on the back of the cluster as it will eventually melt your flex print harness.(this is in my diy link below). All you need is a piece of soap stone about 2'' long.=============================Cool down that big resistor on the back of your buttstuffog instrument cluster.This also applies to those with digital clusters except the resistor is smaller.http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?34327-buttstuffog-cluster-*solve-that-heat-problem*-on-the-big-3-long-reisistor&daysprune=100 Quote Selected
Digital Speedometer Light is out! Reply #12 – May 04, 2014, 04:46:10 PM You mean remove that stupid heating nonsense, am I right? :)That thing is TOTALLY USELESS. I throwed them away from both my birds and everything work fine.BTW, daytime lighting is mandatory in our country, so you can imagine, how the flexible board feels like while driving in hot summer. I guess, there is a quite big risk of fire because of that. Quote Selected
Digital Speedometer Light is out! Reply #13 – May 07, 2014, 11:54:16 PM Quote from: jcassity;433269 t37 also shows up in many plugs on the full digital clusterT194's typical within the whole standard and buttstuffog cluster.T37 bulb for your radio incase you can no longer see the channel your onThe nice thing about the no-clock radios, is that the display is only on when the radio is on. The ones w/ a clock are on whenever the key is in On or Acc, or the lights are on. Quote Selected
Digital Speedometer Light is out! Reply #14 – May 08, 2014, 02:45:21 PM Quote from: Trinom;433270BTW, daytime lighting is mandatory in our country, so you can imagine, how the flexible board feels like while driving in hot summer. I guess, there is a quite big risk of fire because of that.You know there is a way to wire the headlights up so they function as DRL's, and only the headlights will come on, anytime the car is on. That way you will have your running lights without having to use every other light on the car at the same time... If you want, I could help walk you through the process.... Quote Selected