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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 08:50 AM
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cluster problem

I have an 03 evo and my cluster is barely illuminated. only the left side, (speedo) is lit up. i literally can't see the tach, gas, and coolant gauges at night. I did some searching on here and found a few threads about lancers changing bulbs but no threads that were to informative.

Does anybody know if i can get bulbs for it and where to get em or if i have to replace the cluster?? Or any other helpful info
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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I am not sure about the evos, but a lot of times you can get the bulbs in town, they are just small light bulbs that I wouldn't be surprised if even shucks had. Have you popped the cluster out to check if maybe the bulb is just not fitted tightly.. Im not sure I have ever heard of it happening but maybe it somehow got lose and popped out of its socket, which could be the reason its barley lit up...Might be a long shot on it but something to think about.
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Old Jun 21, 2009 | 12:30 PM
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yea thats a good idea. i will pop it out tommorow when i have the time. any other suggestions
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 06:20 PM
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wow still no more repsonses... i guess this is not as common as i thought..
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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just install some trustz gauges! bright as hell, you could land a plane with them
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Old Jun 22, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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im sure you can get the bulbs at mitsubishi i've taken clusters out before and changed bulbs all the time. they just turn out and you put the new one in. take your cluster out and also inspect the circuit board for any fried spots or burn spots. i had a car that had the same exact problem like yours and there was a burn spot on the circuitry. so check that before you start replacing bubs
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 01:59 AM
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Mine is EXACTLY the same way! I haven't taken it to the dealer yet due to work but please feel free to pm me when you find out. I would take out my cluster but it's been raining like hell all week.
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Old Jun 26, 2009 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by MR_Lance
just install some trustz gauges! bright as hell, you could land a plane with them
Not only that they look awesome!
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