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Dash bulb failure lamp and High beam lamp 200

posted by  Dan 92 240 on  Tue Mar 14 19:21 CST 2017
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Two questions really. This is for my 92 sedan.
The bulb failure lamp comes on in the dash when brakes are applied. I use to have a write-up for my 93 240 on how to wire directly to the bulb sockets but I know longer have it.

I saw a write up for a 90 and was wondering if it is the same for the 92 sedan?

Does anyone have it for a 92. it worked great on my 93 and I like to do it again on this 92.


also, the high beam lamp in the dash is good in bright. Is there a way to dim it down a little?








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    Dash bulb failure lamp and High beam lamp 200

    posted by  Rolandp on  Wed Mar 15 15:04 CST 2017
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    Years ago I found overdrive and high beam indicator lights too strong at night in my 1982.

    I used black felt marker on the light bulbs to reduce the intensity. Two coats and they still emit light but plenty enough for night driving. A little difficult to see the green overdrive light when sunny though.

    My cheap method.








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      Dash bulb failure lamp and High beam lamp 200

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      posted by  Art Benstein on  Wed Mar 15 15:32 CST 2017
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      And the advantage is, you can reach up behind and grab the lamps; no need to pull the cluster and disassemble it.
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      Art Benstein near Baltimore

      "the worst data are better than the best theory," said Antonio Ereditato








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    Dash bulb failure lamp and High beam lamp 200

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    posted by  TheBrickTank on  Wed Mar 15 07:24 CST 2017
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    Dan,

    Here is the link for the hardwire:
    http://cleanflametrap.com/tony/tail_light_color_code_v0.htm

    As for the bright high beams light, I too have the same problem on my 91', however my 90' that I just purchased is quite comfortable, as is my 89'. My friend has an 88' and has the same issue as with my 91', so who knows what changed or why.

    I have seen a post where the guys takes the decal from another cluster and cuts it and then places in his cluster so as to limit the amount of light coming through there. I looked like it might be worth a shot.

    Just my thoughts,

    Matt








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      High beam lamp 200

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      posted by  Art Benstein on  Wed Mar 15 07:39 CST 2017
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      The blue dye evaporates with heat. Sunbleached. Nothing changed year/year. Depends on the amount of use and sunlight from being parked outdoors.
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      Art Benstein near Baltimore

      A man walks into a bar with a slab of asphalt under his arm and says: "A beer please, and one for the road."








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        posted by  TheBrickTank on  Wed Mar 15 07:53 CST 2017
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        With this knowledge, believe I will dig into my vast source of cluster parts and see which ones are not as faded and swap them out as this can become rather annoying at night when high beams are in frequent use.

        Thanks Art!

        Matt








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          High beam lamp 200

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          posted by  Art Benstein on  Wed Mar 15 08:10 CST 2017
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          It is annoying, and the wifemobile suffers from this particularly. Of course, I notice it in deer season, and it just doesn't rise to the annoyance level that would have me pulling the cluster from a cold car. So far.

          I have some translucent blue tape left over from 80's PC layout work. Maybe that would help.
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          Art Benstein near Baltimore

          Engineering says: "Serious, but not insurmountable, problems."
          Engineers meant: It will take a miracle. God should be the program manager.







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            High beam lamp 200

            posted by  someone claiming to be CB on  Wed Mar 15 11:41 CST 2017 [RELATED]

            Lighting Gels.
            Yeh I did work at a TV station so I got small pieces for free, but this is the ticket.
            You can get these sheets at well stocked music stores. Gels for your band's stage lights. Or hobby stores have them too

            http://www.stagelightingstore.com/Stage-Lighting-Store/Roscolux-Gel-Sheets








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              High beam lamp 200

              posted by  someone claiming to be CB on  Wed Mar 15 11:44 CST 2017 [RELATED]

              PS actually this is all you need. A Sample book

              http://www.stagelightingstore.com/Stage-Lighting-Store/Swatch-Books








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                High beam lamp 200

                posted by  someone claiming to be CB on  Thu Mar 16 17:40 CST 2017 [RELATED]

                PPS

                I'm sure I've got a sheet of blue somewhere in the storeroom. I can mail you a strip a virtual lifetime supply :). Let me know ... we can email for an postal addy.








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            Same issue solved - not Volvo 200

            posted by  Volvo From Heck on  Wed Mar 15 08:46 CST 2017
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            In the late sixties I owned a 1965 Sunbeam Alpine. Having owned other British sports cars I was shocked at the comfort amenities provided. It had a multi-position pedal carriage - a telescoping steering wheel - multi-position seat brackets for tilt and height adjustment. For the turn signal and high beam indicators it had individual chrome bezeled lamp fixtures set into the dash which had flip up and down lenses--consisting of thicker and thinner sections for daytime/night use. What an elegant solution. -- Dave







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