69 442 dash lights
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69 442 dash lights
I believe I've gathered up enough of an idea through searching out the forums, but I hear this is an absolute nightmare. I'm going to go through and replace all the bulbs in the dash (I know a few are out, but I'd might as well do all of them while I'm waiting on the engine) but am I correct in understanding you'll need to pull the A/C ducting out in order to reach up to the backside of the gauges? Or, do I need to pull the entire dash out?
Also, what bulbs will I need? I'm going to replace all gauge bulbs, as well as if there are any near the HVAC head unit and/or the radio. As tempting as an LED swap is, I'd rather just stick with the OE style as it'll be less work I'm sure.
I say "I", but being honest it'll probably be the wife as she's been the only one up under the dash yet and is off work the next couple days itching for something to get done on the car.
Thanks in advance.
Also, what bulbs will I need? I'm going to replace all gauge bulbs, as well as if there are any near the HVAC head unit and/or the radio. As tempting as an LED swap is, I'd rather just stick with the OE style as it'll be less work I'm sure.
I say "I", but being honest it'll probably be the wife as she's been the only one up under the dash yet and is off work the next couple days itching for something to get done on the car.
Thanks in advance.
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RPO U21 Rocket Rally Pac included both the tach/clock and the gauges. You couldn't get one without the other. Many people have installed one or the other, but from the factory it was both or nothing.
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To answer your original question, I would remove the duct for greater access. It is really difficult to get a hand up there. I pulled the dash to fix a few things, including replacing a few bulbs. Only later did I realize I could get my hand up there but you can't see what you are doing. Your wife may have better luck. I could access some bulbs. "I believe I've gathered up enough of an idea through searching out the forums, but I hear this is an absolute nightmare'
Steve
Steve
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Alright, I now have working lights (although the light switch seems a bit finicky just like a few other plugs throughout the car) just need to figure out the light for the radio, how to change the dome light (cap twist off?) and if the PS indicator bulb in the bumper is sealed beam or not.
I'm also kind of concerned that I can turn the ignition without the key. Surely that can't be normal, right?
I'm also kind of concerned that I can turn the ignition without the key. Surely that can't be normal, right?
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