How to change led lights in instrument cluster?

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Mar 7, 2008 | 10:03 AM
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See title. I have a couple of burned out bulbs that need to be replaced. I've pulled everything down to the instrument cluster. It looks like if I can get something to pull the old bulbs, then the new bulbs would just push back in. Anyone done this? Let me know if I need to pull the instrument cluster, or what you used to pull the bulbs.
Thanks!

86 Dodge Ram D150
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Mar 7, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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RE: How to change led lights in instrument cluster?
Are you talking about dash lights?
I'm not certain on those, but I doubt they're LEDs. Does the bulb holder have a rectangle shape? If so they just twist a quarter turn and pull out, then the bulbs pull straight out of the holder.I think they're #194 bulbs.
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Mar 10, 2008 | 12:10 PM
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RE: How to change led lights in instrument cluster?
They are 194's. I called them LED's by habit, since most new cars are going this way.
Anyway, got them changed without pulling the instrument cluster all the way out. Used tweezers with duct tape around the ends for better grip, and they came right out.
I was worried about pulling the speedo cable and gear shift cable out if I had to pull the cluster. Glad I didn't have to do that.
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