Re: IML: need replacement dash lights for '80s Imp

["Bill Watson" <wwatson5@xxxxxxxxx>]

All the bulbs are white, but the instrument bulbs give a greenish cast due
to the difuser that covers them.  The difuser is a small dome-shaped piece
that covers the bulb and help spread the light over the area as well as give
off a softer glow.

The bulbs controlled by the headlamp switch rheostat dimming are :

A/C controls : 158
Ash tray : 158
Auto Temp II : 158
Heater controls : 158
Remote control mirror : 158
Brake release lmap : 161
Cigar lighter lamp : 161
Heated back lite lamp : 161
Hood release lamp : 161
Switch module lamp : 161
Instrument cluster lamps : 194  (X??)
Message centre lamp : 194 (X2)

The clock, odometer, speedometer, fuel gauge and transmission selector are
all flourescent readouts and not bulbs.
Rear amplifier and headlamp switch bulbs are included in the instrument
cluster bulbs

Instrument panel blubs not on the dimmer :

Courtsey door lamps : 158  (X4)
Glove compartment lamp : 158
Under panel courresy lamp : 158 (X2)
Door ajar lamp : 161 (X2)
Brake indicator lamp : 194
Fasten seat belts lamp : 194
Hi-beam indicator lamp : 194
Oil pressure indicator lamp : 194
Temperator indicator lamp : 194
Turn signal indicator lamps : 194 (X2)
Vanity lamps : 194 (X4)
Volts indicator lamp : 194
Washer low fluid indicator lamp : 194

The heated back lite indicator and radio AM-FM stereo cassette indicator are
L.E.D.
The low fuel indicator is part of the electronic display

Other interior bulbs :

Front header reading lamps : 214-2 (X2)
Reading lamps : 214-2 (X2)
Map Lamp : 562
Ignition Key Lamp : 1445
Trunk Lamp : 211-2
Underhood Lamp : 1003


To complete the list - exterior bulbs :

Door lock illuminted entry lmaps : 158 (X2)
Side marker lamps - front  : 168 (X2)
Licence plate lamps : 168 (X2)
Opera lamps : 658 (X2)
Park lamps - front : 904 (X2)
Tail lamps - rear : 904 (X2)
Back-ip lamps : 1156 (X2)
Cornering lamps : 1156 (X2)
Side marker lamps - rear : 1157 (X2)
Tail, stop and turn signal lamps - rear : 1157 (X4)
Park and turn signal lamps - front : 2057 (X2)


Not sure how many instrument cluster bulbs are used, but the total interior
bulbs is no less than 43 with another 24 for the exterior.  Plus the 4
headlamps,. of course.

Bill
Vancouver, BC



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Nat Hall" <nathall@xxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2006 9:44 PM
Subject: IML: need replacement dash lights for '80s Imp


> Hi list,
>
> Where might I find replacement bulbs for the little green ones used to
> illuminate the instrument cluster and dashboard functions at night when
the
> headlamp system is on?
>
> A previous owner of my '82 had begun replacing these with regular white
> bulbs which despite the color difference, are also quite a bit brighter
> than the green ones. He apparently never finished the job so like one
third
> of the bulbs are bright whites and the other two thirds are the original
> green ones. Not to mention the climate control unit is not illuminated at
> all.
>
> Driving at night it is quite disconcerting to look at, not to mention
> unappealing to the aesthetic eye. I would like to restore things to the
> original all-green bulbs and I'd like to get the best ones I can with the
> best chance of long-life.
>
> Suggestions?
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> -------------------
> Nat Hall
> 1982 Imperial Coupe
> 1987 Chrysler New Yorker
> http://newyorker.digital-forever.com
> -------------------
>
>
>



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