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Old Mar 1, 2015 | 03:16 AM
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I'm new here just looking for some help

2002 Dodge Dakota, Quad cab, 4.7 L V8
im looking to replace all the light behind my
dashboard everything like the check engine light
everything.....just a quick question

how many lights do i need and what size(s)?
 
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Old Mar 1, 2015 | 03:35 AM
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Why you have no lights now?
 
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I do they are just a ugly green color looking to change them to blue
 
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Not sure you can get different colors I think the color comes from the dash film not the bulb
 
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It did for my 1988, 98Dakaz. However, swapping to a white LED lamp gave me a bluish dash.

But for Zach1995 - I'd highly recommend picking up a spare instrument cluster out of the boneyard and playing with it on your bench or table.

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The bulbs are clear
 
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I have my dash out now so I can check but I'm sure the color comes from the Dash film not the color of the bulb
 
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Thanks guys...anything else you think i should do to my truck? Lift kit is a little to expensive for me at this point open to any ideas....
 
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Old Mar 1, 2015 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by zach1995
I do they are just a ugly green color looking to change them to blue
Welcome to the forum..

You can buy an overlay kit to change the gauge face color. Here is one that is white in daytime and indiglo blue at night:

Amazon.com: 01-03 Dodge Dakota Reverse White Gauges Blue indiglo kit: Automotive Amazon.com: 01-03 Dodge Dakota Reverse White Gauges Blue indiglo kit: Automotive


The kits are expensive. Somewhere around $80.00 is about the going rate. They are not exactly easy to install, I have done a few back in the day but if you take your time with it the result is worth it. They do look very sharp when done correctly. Be very careful when removing and reinstalling the gauge needles. If there is a truck accessories store near you you might give them a call, they may offer a good price and maybe even include installation. Amazon, Ebay or a truck shop are the only places I know to buy/order the kits.

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I have seen a few on ebay or Craig's list already complete finished but they want around $500 for them.
 
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