instrument panel bulb out and feeling lazy

[billschroeder5842]

I'm feeling super lazy as I just pulled the instrument cluster out a few weeks ago....

My turn signal bulb for my right side just went out on my instrument cluster. The signal flashes normally (front, rear, hhod) so I know it is the cluster bulb.

Can I swap out a bulb without taking the cluster out? I just had the whole assembly out a couple of weeks ago!

I'll do it if I I have to as it is relatively easy, but if I can skip it I will.

thanks!

[FLG]

Dont quote me, but i know on my 73 i can reach up there under the dash.

[Fred]

So can I on my '68

[FLG]

So can I on my '68

There ya go, but it might be easier for Fred considering his dash is upside down.

[Dino]

Yep you can get to it but if you have a/c it'll be tight.

Funny, the only thing wrong with my cluster was that same bulb, after restoring the whole thing it was one of the few things that worked.   

Btw, I never did replace the bulb.  All of a sudden it just worked.

[bakerhillpins]

Btw, I never did replace the bulb.  All of a sudden it just worked.

If you didn't clean out the socket and the base of the bulb chances are it will stop working again soon.

[Dino]

Btw, I never did replace the bulb.  All of a sudden it just worked.

If you didn't clean out the socket and the base of the bulb chances are it will stop working again soon.

That's the funny part, I did clean all the connectors and such, removed all the bulbs and cleaned those as well.  It was then that I realized one was busted so I started testing them and they all worked!  Maybe the connection was dirty when I took it apart?   

It was one of those moments where something actually worked out in my favor so I didn't question it but just accepted it.   

[bakerhillpins]

Btw, I never did replace the bulb.  All of a sudden it just worked.

If you didn't clean out the socket and the base of the bulb chances are it will stop working again soon.

That's the funny part, I did clean all the connectors and such, removed all the bulbs and cleaned those as well.  It was then that I realized one was busted so I started testing them and they all worked!  Maybe the connection was dirty when I took it apart?   

It was one of those moments where something actually worked out in my favor so I didn't question it but just accepted it.   

   Bulbs and sockets are the bane of my existence when restoring pinball machines. In the end it is usually easier to just replace the socket as well as the bulb.

[tan top]

 yeah it can be done , even changed all the bulbs ,    done all mine with the front seat in ,  head down  side of  brake pedal , legs over the top of the seat ,  course  that was 23 years ago ,  i was about prolly  55 pounds lighter & more agile being 18 years old   ,  i cant even get my shoulders in there  hands up there now with out dropping the column & taking the front seat out now

[billschroeder5842]

Thanks everyone! I'll try working the bulb from under the dash (I do have A/C) but if that does not work, I'll loosen the cluster, tip it forward and switch-er-roo.

[billschroeder5842]

Well, I got lucky! I reached up under the dash (I had to remove the A/C vent and found that the bulb had fallen out of the socket.

Easy fix. I'm going to enjoy the occasional easy fix.

[Dino]

Well, I got lucky! I reached up under the dash (I had to remove the A/C vent and found that the bulb had fallen out of the socket.

Easy fix. I'm going to enjoy the occasional easy fix.

Sometimes it just works out, it's rare but it happens!   

[Fred]

So can I on my '68

There ya go, but it might be easier for Fred considering his dash is upside down.

Stop the world...............I want to get off!! 

[A383Wing]

Sorry Fred, you paid for the full ride....you ain't that lucky

Bryan

[Fred]

Well then Bryan, lucky it's only a one way ticket, I'd hate to have to come back.