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Old 04-10-2018, 08:24 PM
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SO I am replacing the bulbs in my cluster. A few threads he talk about T3 and T4. I used those in my Clock and temp display but they are too small to fit in the Instrument cluster. I also saw 8.7 was also used. Any help out there.
 
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Without seeing it they may be grain of rice or grain of wheat bulbs in the below pic :



Dimentions are on this link : They come in 5 volts so be sure you get 12 volt when ordering . Penty on Ebay

http://www.elfminiatures.co.uk/12v+B...0RkalZIWnZKSGM
 

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The cluster that pulled off the parts car that I bought has twist on for all the lights that is why I am confused. Am I missing something. Trying to do an LED upgrade
 

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Went ahead and ordered D8.3 LED lights. We will see if that works
 
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Hello

On my 1997 XJ6 there were originally two versions of bulbs:
> 24 off JLM28 (orange); and
> 8 off JLM29 (white).

The JLM29 has now been replaced by the JLM28 (i.e. 32 orange based bulbs).

I have replaced these using the Ring autobulb number: R509TWGY

These are 12V / 1.2W and sold in packs of 10.

I suggest you DO NOT use a incandescent bulb in your clock. They emit too much heat and will melt the connection of the ribbon cable to the board. AKSpeedo (akspeedo.com) offers replacement LEDs.
 
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Thanks for the response but I am looking for the LED replacement
 
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Old 04-12-2018, 11:28 AM
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Hello
LEDs are definitely the way to go, if possible.
Please post if they fit and are dimmable.
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B8.7D from memory for the 8 illumination ones (the white ones in the picture), I got some from here in June 2016 and they still all work
And yes, the dimming works.
https://www.superbrightleds.com/more.../attributes/14
 

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Received my lights and they do not fit so sending them back. I sent them a message that they don't and told them that I would send them a light so they can figure out a replacement. Waiting to here back from them
 
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So I sent superbrightleds pictures and dimensions of the bulb for the cluster. They are telling me that they are this one https://www.superbrightleds.com/more.../attributes/27

I have to send all the other bulbs back and reorder when they get them. I will follow up with if this is the correct bulb or not.
 
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Please let me know...I ordered B8.3D in the past and it did not fit. The bulb holder and the hole were the exact same size, so I could not get it to fit.
 
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It is the B8.7D. I tried to go through the customer service sent them pictures and measurements and everything they needed to send me the correct one and did not work so I ordered every possible light that could fit and the B8.7D was the only one that worked. What is nice is if I ever can't figure another one out I have plenty to try.
 
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