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The main beam warning light is very dim and the indicator warning light isn't showing. What type of bulbs do I need to buy for replacements. And while I'm in there are there other bulbs I should replace?

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blade7 wrote: Wed May 13, 2026 11:42 am The main beam warning light is very dim and the indicator warning light isn't showing. What type of bulbs do I need to buy for replacements. And while I'm in there are there other bulbs I should replace?
https://944online.com/dash-instrument-l ... 5-2-to-95/

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Tom wrote: Wed May 13, 2026 8:05 pm
blade7 wrote: Wed May 13, 2026 11:42 am The main beam warning light is very dim and the indicator warning light isn't showing. What type of bulbs do I need to buy for replacements. And while I'm in there are there other bulbs I should replace?
https://944online.com/dash-instrument-l ... 5-2-to-95/
Thanks Tom,
The only kits I've found over here are LED's for around double the price. Shipping to the UK would be $28, seems a lot for an medium size envelope.

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blade7 wrote: Wed May 13, 2026 9:32 pm
Tom wrote: Wed May 13, 2026 8:05 pm
blade7 wrote: Wed May 13, 2026 11:42 am The main beam warning light is very dim and the indicator warning light isn't showing. What type of bulbs do I need to buy for replacements. And while I'm in there are there other bulbs I should replace?
https://944online.com/dash-instrument-l ... 5-2-to-95/
Thanks Tom,
The only kits I've found over here are LED's for around double the price. Shipping to the UK would be $28, seems a lot for an medium size envelope.
Shipping costs have increased dramatically lately, especially internationally. So yes, it's a lot, but it's par for the course these days!

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I followed this guide: https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-944 ... -post.html

Ended up purchasing:
3x 194 / 168 / T10 LED Bulb - 5 LED - Miniature Wedge Retrofit - 30 Lumens SKU: 194-WW5
2x B8 LED Bulb - SMD Instrument Panel LED - Single / 10-Pack SKU: B8.5D-GHP
1x B8 LED Bulb - SMD Instrument Panel LED - Single / 10-Pack SKU: B8.5D-BHP
10x B8 LED Bulb - SMD Instrument Panel LED - Red - 10-Pack SKU: B8.5D-RHP-10PK
1x B8 LED Bulb - SMD Instrument Panel LED - Single / 10-Pack SKU: B8.5D-AHP

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Leds are the way to go, and be sure to check out edredas' guide on how to refurbish the cluster backlight reflectors:
944 NA ROW -86

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