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1981gMachine
08-12-2008, 07:10 PM
I would like to switch them out to blue but haven't the slightest clue as what to get. Cousin sent me this link that he bought bulbs for his integra.

http://www.superbrightleds.com/led_prods.htm

Thanks

dareall
08-12-2008, 08:59 PM
the lettering on the illumination bulbs for the cluster read: NH7 194J. This might help you to determine the size you need.

another way to get the light brighter, and change to blue, on the display could be done this way: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1998-2002-FORD-ESCORT-ZX2-120MPH-BLACK-REVERSE-GAUGES_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43952QQihZ006QQi temZ160271416240QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
I have seen some sellers that have ones that look like the factory ones if that is the look you are trying to keep. :)

if you go with the bulbs, take some pics and let us know what kind of difference we can expect and the sizes we need.

1981gMachine
08-13-2008, 07:57 AM
I found what I need, just gotta take the cluster out and see if they will fit size wise. They are 194's which that site I listed has a lot to choose from of the 194s.

life_is_viewtiful
08-14-2008, 09:12 AM
Will those be the same bulbs to light the speedometer, tachometer, etc. as to light the odometer and needles? I got the reverse glow gauge faces, but now my needles and odometer really stands out, glowing in that ugly off-white/greenish color.

Apex
08-14-2008, 09:43 AM
There are 5 194 bulbs with the 9mm wedge base that light the housing behind the faces. This light illuminates the entire cluster, asides from the individual warning lights and the like.

Buster
08-14-2008, 10:51 AM
While you have the cluster apart, you should put fresh blinker fluid in.

MrWeeyums
08-14-2008, 11:00 AM
http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=6

1981gMachine
08-14-2008, 11:32 AM
While you have the cluster apart, you should put fresh blinker fluid in.

I dunno, i ran out of my tub of elbow grease. Used it all up putting new muffler bearings in.