GirsMJ86 Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 in my 86 my dash lights have been acting up so i decided to clean them and replace them all. but when i got back there i found that i had no low fuel light. so i moved one of the backlighting lights that light the gauges to the low fuel spot and it would not go out. i just filled up before i did all this so i know its not because i am out or low. so i have a few questions. 1: where can i get the gray plastic clip part that the bulb goes into that holds it into the dash? 2: what would cause it to not go out? also my speedometer is acting up. it bounces alot now and takes forever to slow down when i come to a stop. it is also about 5mph fast now. so i was wondering how i tighten it back up since it is a mechanical one. thx alot. alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 I don't have a clue about the low fuel warning. The problem is probably in the sending unit, which is in the tank. Sounds like the previous owner "solved" the problem by removing the bulb and socket. The speedo problem is probably a dry cable. With the gauge cluster out, you should be able to pull the cable up out of the sleeve and lube it with something. If you have a can of LubriPlate, that's what I would suggest. Since you probably don't have LubriPlate, just use white spray grease from the parts house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted May 19, 2006 Author Share Posted May 19, 2006 I don't have a clue about the low fuel warning. The problem is probably in the sending unit, which is in the tank. Sounds like the previous owner "solved" the problem by removing the bulb and socket. "socket" that was the word i was looking for. :oops: . and i will have to try that on the speedo. alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWLONGSHOT Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 QUOTE: 1: where can I get the gray plastic clip part that the bulb goes into that holds it into the dash? When I did my gage upgrade I went to the parts store and asked for a bunch of lights for the dash. They supplied me with them already IN THOSE GRAY SOCKETS!! You will need two sizes to change out all lights a sockets. WAGNER LIGHTING PRODUCTS # PC194 (bigger ones) and #PC74 (the itty bitty ones) Hope this helps, CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted May 19, 2006 Author Share Posted May 19, 2006 well i just went to walmart and got the bulbs. i already replaced all of them but the low fuel one since i did not have the socket clip. but man those bulbs are hard to replace. so the parts store should have the sockets, i will have to get one. alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhawkin2 Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Let me know if lubing up your speedo cable works mines bouncing around alot to. I think my Gas gauge is not working either, all my dash lights work though. Mine is also a 86 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted May 21, 2006 Author Share Posted May 21, 2006 Let me know if lubing up your speedo cable works mines bouncing around alot to. I think my Gas gauge is not working either, all my dash lights work though. Mine is also a 86 8) can do. i will probly lube it up weds since it will be my first free day after school is done with. alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhawkin2 Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Thanks in advance 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87manche Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 My speedo ounced around after I took the guage cluster out. fixed it by taking the cluster out and pulling more of the speedo cable up out of the dash. Apparently wen I put it back together the first time I had pushed the cable down a bit and it wasn't fully engaging or something to that effect. Anyway, I'd pull it up a bit and lube it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhawkin2 Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Its funny you say that I had my dash cluster out a couple of weeks ago to hook up my Manual gauges I'll have to check that to. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirsMJ86 Posted May 23, 2006 Author Share Posted May 23, 2006 i just had mine out too to replace lights and clean up the dirt. so i will try that too when i lube it. but mine was bouncing before that too. alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Look at the routing of the speedo cable. If there are any sharp bends, it can cause the cable to "whip." If it seems to be pulled tight around any corners or bends, try to move it one way or the other to take up slack in one place and create a smoother radius at the bend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhawkin2 Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 I'll give it a shot over the weekend an see how it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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