instrument cluster warning lights
The main beam warning light is very dim and the indicator warning light isn't showing. What type of bulbs do I need to buy for replacements. And while I'm in there are there other bulbs I should replace?
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https://944online.com/dash-instrument-l ... 5-2-to-95/blade7 wrote: Wed May 13, 2026 11:42 am The main beam warning light is very dim and the indicator warning light isn't showing. What type of bulbs do I need to buy for replacements. And while I'm in there are there other bulbs I should replace?
Thanks Tom,Tom wrote: Wed May 13, 2026 8:05 pmhttps://944online.com/dash-instrument-l ... 5-2-to-95/blade7 wrote: Wed May 13, 2026 11:42 am The main beam warning light is very dim and the indicator warning light isn't showing. What type of bulbs do I need to buy for replacements. And while I'm in there are there other bulbs I should replace?
The only kits I've found over here are LED's for around double the price. Shipping to the UK would be $28, seems a lot for an medium size envelope.
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Shipping costs have increased dramatically lately, especially internationally. So yes, it's a lot, but it's par for the course these days!blade7 wrote: Wed May 13, 2026 9:32 pmThanks Tom,Tom wrote: Wed May 13, 2026 8:05 pmhttps://944online.com/dash-instrument-l ... 5-2-to-95/blade7 wrote: Wed May 13, 2026 11:42 am The main beam warning light is very dim and the indicator warning light isn't showing. What type of bulbs do I need to buy for replacements. And while I'm in there are there other bulbs I should replace?
The only kits I've found over here are LED's for around double the price. Shipping to the UK would be $28, seems a lot for an medium size envelope.
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I followed this guide: https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-944 ... -post.html
Ended up purchasing:
3x 194 / 168 / T10 LED Bulb - 5 LED - Miniature Wedge Retrofit - 30 Lumens SKU: 194-WW5
2x B8 LED Bulb - SMD Instrument Panel LED - Single / 10-Pack SKU: B8.5D-GHP
1x B8 LED Bulb - SMD Instrument Panel LED - Single / 10-Pack SKU: B8.5D-BHP
10x B8 LED Bulb - SMD Instrument Panel LED - Red - 10-Pack SKU: B8.5D-RHP-10PK
1x B8 LED Bulb - SMD Instrument Panel LED - Single / 10-Pack SKU: B8.5D-AHP
Ended up purchasing:
3x 194 / 168 / T10 LED Bulb - 5 LED - Miniature Wedge Retrofit - 30 Lumens SKU: 194-WW5
2x B8 LED Bulb - SMD Instrument Panel LED - Single / 10-Pack SKU: B8.5D-GHP
1x B8 LED Bulb - SMD Instrument Panel LED - Single / 10-Pack SKU: B8.5D-BHP
10x B8 LED Bulb - SMD Instrument Panel LED - Red - 10-Pack SKU: B8.5D-RHP-10PK
1x B8 LED Bulb - SMD Instrument Panel LED - Single / 10-Pack SKU: B8.5D-AHP
I did the reflector foil refurb, and the backlighting has improved. Changed to LED's too, but still no indicator warning light, or the big red warning light above itWespa wrote: Thu May 14, 2026 8:58 am Leds are the way to go, and be sure to check out edredas' guide on how to refurbish the cluster backlight reflectors:
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Drove my car at night for the first time a few weeks back and realized I can't see ANY of the cluster!
Strategically held my phone to see my speed.
This is also on my list. I've had the cluster out a dozen times in the past year. What's one more
Strategically held my phone to see my speed.
This is also on my list. I've had the cluster out a dozen times in the past year. What's one more
'86 Zermatt Silver 944 N/A 
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I'll get out my spare cluster this week and see if I can find the ribbon pins needed to test the various lights -- so at least you'll know if it's in the cluster or the wiring/switches feeding the cluster...
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The LEDs are often a bit of a loose fit. Check to make sure those two are snug. I found I had to clock some of mine an 1/8 turn counter clockwise to snug them up and make good contact, or swap in a different bulb and base.blade7 wrote: Wed May 27, 2026 3:48 pm I did the reflector foil refurb, and the backlighting has improved. Changed to LED's too, but still no indicator warning light, or the big red warning light above it. I'm wondering if the fault is in the cluster, or the wiring to it.
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