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93 850 - Cluster Bulbs

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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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Were Read 2 Def
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93 850 - Cluster Bulbs

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I have a 1993 850. I noticed the post about replacing the odometer gears, which I have to do. The post is very detailed and looks easy to do, thanks for that. Half of the bulbs for my cluster are out. Does anyone know the bulb number for the main bulbs for the cluster? Also, do they come attached with the socket?

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Post by Ozark Lee »

The backlights for the cluster are real common wedge base bulbs that you can get at any auto parts store. They used to call them W3W but they gave them a new number a year or so ago - they still say W3W on the package.

The idiot lights take a special base. I get them from here:

http://www.12velectronics.com/servlet/t ... Categories

...Lee
'94 850 N/A 5 speed
'96 Platinum Edition Turbo
Previous:
1999 V70XC - Nautic Blue - Totaled while parked.
1999 V70XC - RIP - Wrecked Parts Car.
1998 S70 T5
1996 850 N/A
1989 740 GLT
1986 740 GLT
1972 142 Grand Luxe

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Post by Were Read 2 Def »

I work for a GM dealership. We have 194 bulbs or sometimes called a peanut bulb. Is that what a W3W is?

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Post by Ozark Lee »

I found it at Advance Auto Parts site, it is a 2821, I'm not sure what other numbers it might go by.

http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDeta ... 12&PTSet=A

...Lee
'94 850 N/A 5 speed
'96 Platinum Edition Turbo
Previous:
1999 V70XC - Nautic Blue - Totaled while parked.
1999 V70XC - RIP - Wrecked Parts Car.
1998 S70 T5
1996 850 N/A
1989 740 GLT
1986 740 GLT
1972 142 Grand Luxe

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