Burned out gauge light

[ledzilla]

The backlight of my voltmeter is burned out. How in the world you fix that?

[RF Overlord]

Remove the gauge pod by pulling down and forward on the side "wings". The bulb replacement is obvious at that point. Prolly should do them both.

[Architect]

The backlight of my voltmeter is burned out. How in the world you fix that?
Do a "search" for instructions (detailed) on how to remove gauge pod from dash...
light bulbs... no. 161 are available at local car parts places...:D
Architect

[Blackened300a]

Mine burned out on my way home from MV-V. I dont drive the car that much so Ill change it out tomorrow.

[RoyLPita]

I've done mine already.

[RCSignals]

You should be able to replace them with LEDs from Autometer

[Architect]

You should be able to replace them with LEDs from Autometer
Autometer says they do not make or carry that size (158 or 161) any more...!
and they are not LED's... they are small lamps that get really hot....
Autometer sent me the 168 size and right on the package it said "not for use in 2" gauges or tachs...
Just go to Parts store....;)
Architect

[RCSignals]

odd, a LED replacement for 158 - 161 is mentioned by autometer.
check other sources like Summit or Jegs, i'm sure I've also seen tehm listed in their catalogs with the gauges.

[RoyLPita]

I bought my bulbs through Ford.

[RoyLPita]

I bought my bulbs through Ford.

Here's the part# C2AZ-13466-C

Hope this helps.

[ckadiddle]

Here's the part# C2AZ-13466-C

Hope this helps.
I had one replaced by dealer while they were working on a list of other things for me. Now I got slightly diff colored gauges at night. Bugs me sometimes. :shake:I recommend you do both of them if you are going to the trouble.

[fastblackmerc]

For all LED sizes check www.superbriteleds.com

[ledzilla]

Okay, I think I'm doing this wrong. I get the tabs in the back of the pod to somewhat disconnect, and it'll only come forward enough to get stuck against the console. An extra pointer or two would be helpful.

[RF Overlord]

You have to take the shifter out of park for the pod to clear completely, but otherwise you just have mess with it...it WILL come out. I've had both of mine out many times.

[ledzilla]

I think I'll try and mess with it some more tonight, providing I don't get rained on while I'm putzing (I like to have doors and windows open almost all the time as long as it's not raining and over 40 degrees fahrenheit).

[RCSignals]

I had one replaced by dealer while they were working on a list of other things for me. Now I got slightly diff colored gauges at night. Bugs me sometimes. :shake:I recommend you do both of them if you are going to the trouble.

Maybe they didn't transfer the blue bulb cover over to the new bulb?

[ledzilla]

Okay, it would seem that I'm either an idiot or missing some vital piece of the puzzle. It feels as though there's something holding the pod in the middle, but I can't see it. Getting it past the shifter hasn't even become an issue yet. Since I seem to be a few fries short of a happy meal here, could someone post a detailed step-by-step set of instructions? I'm sure once I see it it'll be quite obvious what I'm doing wrong. Well, at least I hope it'll be obvious.

[larryo340]

<TABLE width="95%"><TBODY><TR><TD>From the FORD DVD servcie manual, sorry it does not help much, and the pictures won't show





SECTION 501-12: Instrument Panel and Console





</TD><TD align=right>2004 Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis/Marauder Workshop Manual




</TD></TR><TR><TD>REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION




</TD><TD align=right>Procedure revision date: 06/30/2003




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<META content="Floor Console —Finish Panel" name=tps_proctitle>Removal and Installation

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Apply the parking brake.
Place the transmission range selector lever in the 1 position.Five passenger vehicles

Remove the instrument panel center finish panel.
Disconnect the electrical connector.


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If equipped, remove the auxiliary gauge cluster.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.


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Release the floor console finish panel.
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.

[RF Overlord]

ledzilla, unfortunately there aren't any official step-by-step instructions. You grasp the side "wings" at the back and pull down until the alligator clips release, then you rotate the wings down and forward. You just have to mess with the top of the pod to get it to clear the dashboard . I've done it many times, and sometimes it pops right out, other times it takes me 5 minutes of jiggling and swearing. Same with reinstalling it, you just shove until it suddenly drops into place.

[ledzilla]

well, it took me more than a year, but I finally got the gauge pod off. I even found #158 bulbs at the local Advance Auto.

[erainsford]

Gentlemen: Thanks to all of you that had posted instructions on bulb replacement. I did it today with your help, 1/2 hr. start to finish. only problem my bulb size is #168 not #158 or #161. No big deal.

Thanks again,Merry Christmas Happy New Year God Bless

[fastblackmerc]

Gentlemen: Thanks to all of you that had posted instructions on bulb replacement. I did it today with your help, 1/2 hr. start to finish. only problem my bulb size is #168 not #158 or #161. No big deal.

Thanks again,Merry Christmas Happy New Year God Bless

Should have gone with an LED bulb. Less power used & almost no heat.

[Bradley G]

Got a part # for LED bulbs? I had a bulb go out on my Phoney oil pressure guage.

Should have gone with an LED bulb. Less power used & almost no heat.

[fastblackmerc]

Got a part # for LED bulbs? I had a bulb go out on my Phoney oil pressure guage.

Plenty on eBay. Search for "168 white led". I just got 2,323 results, or go to www.superbriteleds.com

[Bradley G]

I did not see any with the base that plugs into the socket, just one with ray leads.

Plenty on eBay. Search for "168 white led". I just got 2,323 results, or go t0 www.superbriteleds.com (http://www.superbriteleds.com)

[fastblackmerc]

I did not see any with the base that plugs into the socket, just one with ray leads.

eBay:
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[Marauder Rick]

when my bulbs went out, i took them out, went to autozone, and said "give me one of these". they did and everything has been perfect every since. I cant remember what kinda bulb it was but it was their job to know and they did.

[4play]

........ I just used 194 bulbs, are those too hot?

[ckadiddle]

Maybe they didn't transfer the blue bulb cover over to the new bulb?
That was it. I had national bulb day a while back, the gauge lights had gone on on the black as well as one on the blue. Found that one of the bulb covers was MIA.