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Old 11-29-2010
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Replacing lights behind instrument cluster

The bulbs behind my instrument cluster burnt out. I am not the most technically inclined person but I can handle a few minor repairs. I was wondering how hard it is to replace the bulbs because I don't want to pay the outrageous fee to have someone else do it. Any thoughts would be much appreciated. Thanks
 
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I'm impressed that you've been here six years and don't know this, or at least know how to find it

https://www.ranger-forums.com/f59/re...-lights-65263/
 
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Its pretty easy. Few screws here... bolt or 2 there. A few burnt out on me a little while ago and i upgraded to some LED bulbs. What year is your truck?
 
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Thanks for the help, yea cummins kid its an 03. Im thinking I'll replace all of them so that I don't have to worry about it again.
 
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i did leds. if you go led's make sure you get the SMD style. they put out nice even light and look super crisp!
 
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LOL. Replacing the bulbs is the easy part. Getting to the cluster and getting it out is just a PITA. Not difficult if you can use a ratchet.

I would definitely go LEDs, as they will probably outlast your truck.
 
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I'm impressed that you've been here six years and don't know this, or at least know how to find it
this is probably the first time he's logged on in 6 years lolz

doug, if you need help let me know
 
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i put some in mine a while back and 3 have stopped working. one never worked but now its 3 :-\ time for a swap agian
 
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