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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 05:54 AM
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gauge needles not lighting up

just changed al interior to white LED. everything looks good however the gauge needles dont light up now. is there an LED behind it and maybe a problem? Or do I need to buy more wide angle LED's?

please help me. Thanks
 
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Old Jun 23, 2010 | 07:25 PM
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bumppppppppppppppp
 
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 05:50 PM
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theres a clear prism that sits over each bulb that refracts light into the needle. you need to aim your LEDs into this prism otherwise your needles will be dim.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 06:24 PM
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clear prism that sits over each size 74 bulb? hmm, jeff you recall seeing something on the stockers?

anyways, alan, thansk for your input.. going to try this tomorrow or so..hopefully
 
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Old Jul 13, 2010 | 01:37 PM
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yeah its just a bunch of clear plastic arms that runs from the top of the needle to the top of each bulb.
 
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