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Interior bulb designation, sizes, etc.
Several of my radio lights were dead and I replaced them following the great bulb tutorial instructions.
I went the Radio Shack route ($1.69/pkg of 2 bulbs #272-1092) and replaced all 5 bulbs for $5.40 – you know the others will die soon enough so do’m all). The OEM bulbs are in a black plastic case that can be reused while watching a CSI episode on TV.
1. Using a razor, carefully cut the melted “mushroom cap” that holds the wire lead that is wound through the base. With my glasses off, I have great microscopic vision!
2. With the tip of the blade, gently pry the wire away from the side of the case and unwind it. Note how it is wound twice around the base – you’ll be putting the new one in the same way. Repeat with the other lead.
3. Pull the bulb from the base and twist or push the blue cover off with your thumbnail.
4. Carefully push the blue cover over the new bulb, insert bulb in base.
5. Pull the wire leads tight and wind each twice around the indented area of the base. I didn’t solder mine. I just made sure the wire was tightly pushed (small jewelers screwdriver works well) into the circular channel at the top of the base.
I replaced the radio bulbs using this method. I was very happy that everything worked perfectly! Here’s another question…the lights along side each of my a/c vents are out. Does anyone have a solution for that?