Gauge Cluster Bulb Sizes
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So since nobody seems to know or wants to post the bulbs needed for the gauge cluster, I spent a couple days trying to figure this out.
HERE ARE THE SIZES.
The bulbs you will need the most of (12 bulbs) are bulbs #74 (T5)
These bulbs are used for the notifications, turn signals and the 2 lights on the top that provide overhead gauge illumination.
The amount of bulbs needed can vary depending on what notification lights your car is equipped with. With my 99 Civic LX 12 of these bulbs are required. Can and will vary depending on vehicle.
The next set of bulbs are the middle amount needed (4-6 bulbs) and these are #24 (T6.5, T6 1/2, T2 1/4)
These bulbs are used for: 4 of the bulbs are used for behind gauge illumination. 1 bulb is used for the low gas notification light. 1 bulb is used for the cruse control notification light. (6 bulbs total)
The biggest and last bulb required is #194 (T10)
This bulb is the biggest one that goes pretty much directly in the center of the gauges.
I do not know why they didn't just use all #194s or #24s for the cluster, they have to make it difficult.
When looking at the twist sockets the bulbs will go with these color twist sockets:
#194- Biggest brown twist socket with the wire connected to it.
#24- These will be the 4 smaller brown twist sockets and the grey twist socket (also the twist socket for the cruse control).
#74- these will be all the black twist sockets.
These are just for the gauges and notification lights. If you have an automatic with the gear display on the cluster, I have not gotten around to checking out what these bulbs are: I will post again in the future when I get around to it.
If anybody has anything to add to this please do! I want people to be informed on stuff that nobody wants to or cares to post about.
HERE ARE THE SIZES.
The bulbs you will need the most of (12 bulbs) are bulbs #74 (T5)
These bulbs are used for the notifications, turn signals and the 2 lights on the top that provide overhead gauge illumination.
The amount of bulbs needed can vary depending on what notification lights your car is equipped with. With my 99 Civic LX 12 of these bulbs are required. Can and will vary depending on vehicle.
The next set of bulbs are the middle amount needed (4-6 bulbs) and these are #24 (T6.5, T6 1/2, T2 1/4)
These bulbs are used for: 4 of the bulbs are used for behind gauge illumination. 1 bulb is used for the low gas notification light. 1 bulb is used for the cruse control notification light. (6 bulbs total)
The biggest and last bulb required is #194 (T10)
This bulb is the biggest one that goes pretty much directly in the center of the gauges.
I do not know why they didn't just use all #194s or #24s for the cluster, they have to make it difficult.
When looking at the twist sockets the bulbs will go with these color twist sockets:
#194- Biggest brown twist socket with the wire connected to it.
#24- These will be the 4 smaller brown twist sockets and the grey twist socket (also the twist socket for the cruse control).
#74- these will be all the black twist sockets.
These are just for the gauges and notification lights. If you have an automatic with the gear display on the cluster, I have not gotten around to checking out what these bulbs are: I will post again in the future when I get around to it.
If anybody has anything to add to this please do! I want people to be informed on stuff that nobody wants to or cares to post about.
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alec.fk7 (06-16-2023)
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Re: Gauge Cluster Bulb Sizes
I recently switched to leds for the 12 that illuminate the gauges and have only had problems. Do you know of where I can buy stock replacements with the sockets or if you have suggestions on led bulbs that come with the socket that I can use and where to buy them? Thank you
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