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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?

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?

https://944online.com/dash-instrument-l ... 5-2-to-95/

Tom wrote: Wed May 13, 2026 8:05 pm

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?

https://944online.com/dash-instrument-l ... 5-2-to-95/

Thanks Tom,
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.

blade7 wrote: Wed May 13, 2026 9:32 pm

Tom wrote: Wed May 13, 2026 8:05 pm

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?

https://944online.com/dash-instrument-l ... 5-2-to-95/

Thanks Tom,
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.

Shipping costs have increased dramatically lately, especially internationally. So yes, it's a lot, but it's par for the course these days!

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

Leds are the way to go, and be sure to check out edredas' guide on how to refurbish the cluster backlight reflectors:

Wespa 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:

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.

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

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...

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.

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.