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82CE Center Guage Cluster Bulb

Posted: 4/14/06 3:09pm Message 1 of 10
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Vette(s): 1982 Collector Edition, Silver-Beige metallic, 45000 miles and counting. 2024 Riptide Blue Z06 Convertible

  Anyone know if we have a map light and how to turn it on?  I cannot find it in the owners manual - not listed in the "Lamp Bulb Data"  BUT, Mid America sells it - part 612-908.

Don't want to take my center gauge console out to see if a bulb exists if I don't know how to make it work... 

 







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82CE Center Guage Cluster Bulb

Posted: 4/14/06 6:34pm Message 2 of 10
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There is a light in the center guage console. If you look at the top of the console, you will notice there is a plastic ridge in the center with a small hole. The light shines through the hole so that the lower console is illuminated when the lights are turned on. Takes a special bulb, probably the one mentioned from Mid-America. Access to bulb is from top of console. Hope this helps...


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Posted: 4/14/06 7:54pm Message 3 of 10
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  Thanks, that helps a lot.  I will take the guage console out and check the bulb....order a new one if thats the problem....explains why I could never figure out how to turn it onBow Down








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Posted: 4/15/06 4:49am Message 4 of 10
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Posted: 4/30/06 11:42am Message 5 of 10
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Vette(s): 1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.

You can get the bulb at NAPA.

 I will check the bulb # on the box later when I get home. I believe its a #33 bulb. I replaced mine last year. I looks similiar to a #194 but has like a "lens" molded in at the tip, that helps to "focus" in the light. It's nice being able to see the heater controls at night. 

The lamp housing was melted in mine due to P.O. using a #194 bulb. So I don't recommend using a #194.

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Posted: 5/2/06 4:00pm Message 6 of 10
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thanks Sarge, let me know .... mine light works but is very dim....not usable, and certainly does not light up the console.


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Posted: 5/6/06 12:07am Message 7 of 10
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Now you did it...   Mine stoped working.   Mean

Darryl,   Keep us informed of your findings.  

Another small item to fix.  Pouty








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Posted: 5/7/06 7:33am Message 8 of 10
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Vette(s): 1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.

It's a #558 bulb.

Sorry 'bout the delay. I've been going nuts looking for the box and spare bulb I bought at NAPA awhile ago. Still can't find 'em. But I got the bulb # out of the owners manual. Go figure.

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Posted: 5/7/06 4:56pm Message 9 of 10
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Thanks Darryl. 

Now I can fix it before my trip. 




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Posted: 5/26/06 9:28pm Message 10 of 10
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The bulb was easy to change out.   I bought extra just in case. 


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