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Old 10-20-2015 | 11:12 AM
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Replacement bulb holders for Instrument Gauges

I replaced the light bulbs of the instrument gauges with LEDs which was straightforward and simple. However, I ran into one minor problem where 6 bulbs and their associated holders are missing. I have an 85 22RE 4x4 so I know there is a slot for turbo which doesnt apply but not sure of the rest. Are these supposed to be missing or should I have a bulb in each slot? And where can I get replacement holders for the bulbs? I attached a pic of the instrument panel and another of just the holder and bulb.





Old 10-20-2015 | 05:30 PM
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I don't have a Turbo but I know a lot of the holes are supposed to be empty. If you scroll down to post #16 on this link you can see which ones are empty. It makes me feel jealous and competitive that some people must have all these extra options:


https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f115...ictures-51800/


You probably already know that when you switch to LED if the bulb isn't lighting up you reverse the bulb to change polarity. Don't button it up 'til you know everything works.
Old 10-20-2015 | 09:12 PM
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Thanks for the link. According to the picture it looks like I am only missing one. So now I need to find a replacement from somewhere.

In regards to the polarity, I learned the hard way. Installed everything and screwed back into place and then realized only half of the lights worked. So I had to do a trial and error process with the instrument panel powered but not screwed back into place in order to test each bulb. Wish I knew earlier but its completed now. Thanks again.
Old 10-21-2015 | 12:13 AM
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I would guess your going to need to find used light sockets .

Never tried to buy new ones
Old 10-21-2015 | 02:14 PM
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They are available and surprisingly cheap. I was able to replace all the sockets in a SR5 gauge I got on eBay. I can't remember the part # or seller. Looking around I think these on Amazon work. They seem to be the right bulb size. $9.99 for 10 sockets AND LED bulbs:


Amazon.com: Partsam 10Pack White Twist Socket T5 73 74 led 3528 SMD Instrument Cluster Dash Light: Automotive Amazon.com: Partsam 10Pack White Twist Socket T5 73 74 led 3528 SMD Instrument Cluster Dash Light: Automotive
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