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'AMPS' bulb out
Got a 5 year old SPF here. The AMPS bulb is out. I know it should be an easy fix but do any of you guys have any tips about fixing this? Any weird problems I might encounter?
Also, my dimmer (LOL, ,more like ON/OFF/ON/OFF/MAYBE ON) knob is funky. Do you guys know if its bad/dirty/typical? Thanks. |
Bulb pulls right out in back of the gauge. Bulb may not be burned out , maybe just pulled out of the socket. I have a photo of the back of the gauge if you like. Send me a message with your email address. Gauge is all plastic. It's a tight area for big hands. Those 2 big red wires on the back of the gauge are always "hot" so I suggest you disconnect the battery when you work around the AMP meter. Their just like a battery cables. Regarding the dimmer switch, what car # do you have? There were 3 styles of dimmer boards. Many people eliminate the dimmer because 100% "ON" is still not bright enough with Smith's gauges...a very old design.
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easiest way to do this is pop out the spedo or tach and use it as a hand access point to the AMP gauge.
you will need to grasp the tail end of the bulb / socket with your first and index finger together like you were grasping a cigarette or trying to un-do your girlfriend's bra strap when you were 16. as blas states -disco the battery for zero surprises. Steve |
disconnect batt
Is the red kill switch in the trunk good enough (safe enough) todisconnect the battery? Does it disconnect the battery completely or just the starter?
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That should kill everything. Click it off and check a few things, headlights, horn, etc...
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