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  1. 12-10-2019, 09:18 PM #1
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    Bulb behind gas guage dim compared to rest of gauges

    Is there an fix for this? TIA - Jeff
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  2. 12-10-2019, 09:28 PM #2
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    One thing you can do is pull the cluster and switch the bulb out with another one that’s not used as much. Use a small flathead screwdriver to twist it 90 degrees and it pops out. I did this recently with my mileage bulb.


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    You could also remove it and replace it with a new bulb
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