The backlight of my voltmeter is burned out. How in the world you fix that?
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The backlight of my voltmeter is burned out. How in the world you fix that?
73 is the best number.
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.
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The Spruce Goose
2004 Grand Marquis LS Limited Edition
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Do a "search" for instructions (detailed) on how to remove gauge pod from dash...Originally Posted by ledzilla
light bulbs... no. 161 are available at local car parts places...
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Modifications to my 2004 Mercury Marauder:
"Xcalibrator SCT" Flash...BEST MODIFICATION...
"Ford Racing" 410 gear
18"X8.5" Black Bullitt Wheels
Black Lugs and Black Aluminum Valve stems
"Ford Racing" Center caps
Black Wilwood Brakes (fronts)
A-Pillar Mounted "ScanGauge II"
"Powered By Ford" coil covers
30% Window Tint
"X-pel" Light Shields
"Magnaflow" Stainless Mufflers
"Pro-gard" skid plate
"WeatherTech" window deflectors
"Stealth Tech" Parking/turn lamps
Rear Spoiler
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"Megs" delete resonator tips
"SS" Titanium Inserts
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Mine burned out on my way home from MV-V. I dont drive the car that much so Ill change it out tomorrow.
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I've done mine already.
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Call 1-800-FORD-788 and press "1". Have the last 6 of your VIN handy. You will get the numbers for FREE. You'll pay $$$ for the certificate.
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Update: back in the game with a late build 03 GMGS with some MM add ons like Escape audiophile radio w/Sirius sat radio, rear sway bar, catback exhaust, and header panel.
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You should be able to replace them with LEDs from Autometer
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Originally posted by TripleTransAm
An interesting side note: this isn't the same forum I used to post on for years, and I've been doing a lot of reading over the past 48 hours on both sites. Looks like there's been a serious splintering. I never thought it'd be possible for this to happen to a group of owners of a car model that sold no more than 14000 copies over 2 model years. Kind of scary, when thinking of the scale. Makes one think that maybe it'd be a good idea to do some introspection and think about what each of us needs to do to build a solid community, analyze what it is we're all honestly looking for by belonging to this community.
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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
Modifications to my 2004 Mercury Marauder:
"Xcalibrator SCT" Flash...BEST MODIFICATION...
"Ford Racing" 410 gear
18"X8.5" Black Bullitt Wheels
Black Lugs and Black Aluminum Valve stems
"Ford Racing" Center caps
Black Wilwood Brakes (fronts)
A-Pillar Mounted "ScanGauge II"
"Powered By Ford" coil covers
30% Window Tint
"X-pel" Light Shields
"Magnaflow" Stainless Mufflers
"Pro-gard" skid plate
"WeatherTech" window deflectors
"Stealth Tech" Parking/turn lamps
Rear Spoiler
"Sylvania" Silver Stars headlight lamps
"Kenny Brown" dead pedal
"Megs" delete resonator tips
"SS" Titanium Inserts
Blacked out window trim
Senior Member
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.
Member Number 32
Originally posted by TripleTransAm
An interesting side note: this isn't the same forum I used to post on for years, and I've been doing a lot of reading over the past 48 hours on both sites. Looks like there's been a serious splintering. I never thought it'd be possible for this to happen to a group of owners of a car model that sold no more than 14000 copies over 2 model years. Kind of scary, when thinking of the scale. Makes one think that maybe it'd be a good idea to do some introspection and think about what each of us needs to do to build a solid community, analyze what it is we're all honestly looking for by belonging to this community.
RWD only fan
I bought my bulbs through Ford.
Call 1-800-FORD-788 and press "1". Have the last 6 of your VIN handy. You will get the numbers for FREE. You'll pay $$$ for the certificate.
MM traded in 8/9/13 @ 128909 miles. It was fun for almost 8 years. I met airmercpun on 1/17/14. He was the new owner of my former ride. -Now gone.
Update: back in the game with a late build 03 GMGS with some MM add ons like Escape audiophile radio w/Sirius sat radio, rear sway bar, catback exhaust, and header panel.
Rest In Peace:
Alex "Marauderboi" Vachon 3/2/92-8/13/10
Paula Babineau 1/9/67-8/2/11
Rex Weinbender
Peter
See my garage file for part numbers and whatnot.
IMHO, this site- the members that I chat with- and the ones that I now Hang with- are like my 2nd family. There is such an ongoing welcome feeling here that even members who don't or no longer own the MM can feel.
RWD only fan
didn't mean to Quote myself but.......
Here's the part# C2AZ-13466-C
Hope this helps.
Call 1-800-FORD-788 and press "1". Have the last 6 of your VIN handy. You will get the numbers for FREE. You'll pay $$$ for the certificate.
MM traded in 8/9/13 @ 128909 miles. It was fun for almost 8 years. I met airmercpun on 1/17/14. He was the new owner of my former ride. -Now gone.
Update: back in the game with a late build 03 GMGS with some MM add ons like Escape audiophile radio w/Sirius sat radio, rear sway bar, catback exhaust, and header panel.
Rest In Peace:
Alex "Marauderboi" Vachon 3/2/92-8/13/10
Paula Babineau 1/9/67-8/2/11
Rex Weinbender
Peter
See my garage file for part numbers and whatnot.
IMHO, this site- the members that I chat with- and the ones that I now Hang with- are like my 2nd family. There is such an ongoing welcome feeling here that even members who don't or no longer own the MM can feel.
Kiarauder
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.I recommend you do both of them if you are going to the trouble.
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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.
73 is the best number.
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.
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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).
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