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How To Replace Bulbs Of Oem Radio

Started by FAST850R, Sep 28 2011 03:51 PM

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#1 FAST850R

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Posted 28 September 2011 - 03:51 PM

Hello,
I have 1996 850R and the OEM radio center bulbs are out, and I need advice on how to replace them.
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If you look at the picture, I am talking about the green window. I don't know how to access inside.
In the day time, it's ok. I can see the pixel no problem, but in the night time, because it has no light, I can't see anything.
Please let me know how to access the bulbs inside of the window.
Thank you.

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Posted 28 September 2011 - 04:05 PM

i did this once before - that bulb is soldered onto the circuit board. how skilled are you with the soldering iron?

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Posted 28 September 2011 - 04:23 PM

Shoot a review of thise if you do it and I will post it up. Kept is actually decent desoldering station. I never trust the copper wicks.

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#4 FAST850R

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Posted 28 September 2011 - 04:34 PM

db130, on 28 September 2011 - 04:05 PM, said:

i did this once before - that bulb is soldered onto the circuit board. how skilled are you with the soldering iron?

Well, I have tried a few times, but I am not good at all, I think.
Um....I will just drive my car as is, then buy an aftermarket radio that has ipod connection.
Good idea?

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Posted 28 September 2011 - 04:41 PM

FAST850R, on 28 September 2011 - 04:34 PM, said:

Well, I have tried a few times, but I am not good at all, I think.
Um....I will just drive my car as is, then buy an aftermarket radio that has ipod connection.
Good idea?

i bought an ipod input and auxiliary input that plugs right into the CD changer port for about 60 bucks. up to you if not having a light is worth it.

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