87-96 Ford Bronco/ OBS Ford F-Series Bucket Seat Cushion is on sale for $135 plus ship. Will not fit 40/20/40 (these are in preorder status) I take Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, Cashapp or mail me a check. Email me at n2kpi@yahoo.com for more instructions. Please remember to include your full name, EMAIL and mailing adddess.
I have installed 10 LEDs in the gauge cluster, 3 in the climate control, 3 in the third brake light, and 2 license plate lights. That's 18 lights in total, and i haven't had to uninstall and rotate any of them, which seems mathematically impossible. Almost feels like I've done something wrong but they work so... Anyone else had this happen? Also, I left my door open during the installation, which was only about 30 minutes, but my battery went dead. I definitely recommend unplugging your battery if you take on this project
I just got a 91 Bronco, Automatic, 4wd, 302 and this video was very helpful, Half my dash lights weren't working, disassembled the dash to find the printed circuit board has a tear, i see i can order a new one but not sure how to replace? Any pointers? Thank you!
So I replaced all 11 bulbs, and now only the six at the bottom work (didn’t swap those out as instructed) Tried unplugging everything and back in. Could it be a bad fuse ?
So my Check Engine light went out and caused me to fail smog. Can I just reach under and change it and not have to take cluster all the way out? Dont use LED for that light correct? Man love your videos.
Just want to confirm that the Check Engine light is okay to swap to LED? That's a question not a statement btw. I know some have recommended not changing the ABS light along with the bottom 6 lights, so I'm just wanting to make sure the check engine light is okay to go LED. Also a tip, if you use a bright white LED the Check Engine warning becomes yellow instead of orange, or at least mine is. So if that bothers you you will need to buy another color. Hopefully it is only lit prior to startup though haha
From my experience, I only swap the guage bulbs and maybe the turn signals. Not the warning or 4x4 lights. I’ve always triggered an airbag alarm buzzer when swapping those. The ac controls, door courtesy lights are all fair game. I’ve only swapped 3rd brake light bulbs with a resistor as your trans could start shifting hard or erratic.
I have a 1996. Is the battery light on of the six on the bottom that we are not suppose to replace? Or is it in a different location? Thanks for all the great videos I wouldn't be doing half this stuff without them!
Another awesome video. I ordered the same bulbs and they arrived today. I also ordered the led headlight bulbs from the same company so I should wind up with better lighting all the way around.
On the shift indicator, is there a small dial for adjusting it on the cluster? My indicator does not line up properly with my clusters positions and Im wondering if thats the fix. Thanks for the vid!
After changing the bulbs to LED the ABS light kept flashing. After pulling the cluster out five times to clean contacts I changed the ABS back to a standard bulb and problem solved
@@BroncosandPartsGarage The ABS bulb was one of the eleven , not the bottom six. Its was the fourth one down , outside edge. right side, from the top of the cluster. Might have been a fluke on my cluster but thought you would like to know. I think your videos are great. Thanks for taking the time to make them
Have a 1990 F-150 manual drive ( floor shift ) with bad water temp gauge. My cluster has no shift markings. On ebay all clusters for my make & year have shift markings with cable. Do you think there would be an issue if replaced mine with a cluster with the shifter markers and cable? Thanks for video and tips for LED bulbs. Great job.
Hello, looking to do this on my 95 F-150. I followed the link to tue light bulbs. There are so many color options. What is the specific color I need to look like your ? I saw different white options and amber colors on the website . Thanks
I think with one package of 10 is enough, you just need to replace the ILL bulbs (5). I don't know if someone else have the same issue, I had ABS flashing after LED change. I removed the LED from ABS, installed the old bulb and stopped flashing so I removed all LED replaced except the ILL. You can use the rest (5) for the AC controls and save for spare with one box.
@@BroncosandPartsGarage Just replace the 5 ILL and that's all you need. You also replaced the other warning bulbs in the middle. You can use the rest (5) for the AC controls and save for spare with one box. Sorry, I'm cheap lol, adapted to Brandon's inflation lol.
@@BroncosandPartsGarage yeah I got it bro! But you don't need to remove the gage cluster to change out the lights! You don't have to disconnect the shifter! So if all your doing is upgrading or replacing cluster lights he just made it more difficult and longer. There's already videos on TH-cam that shows you how.
@@BroncosandPartsGarage and frankly after doing this job I would rather leave the cluster in and take the lens off for access. The gauges themselves are easier to remove then disconnecting the plugs from the back of the cluster. They are harder to get apart and therefore more chances of breaking the plug.
Take the lens off? lol. You obviously have not swapped bulbs. You can do it your way?!? Or the proper way. Thank you for watching and helping my algorithm.
Do those LEDs Dim or are they alwasy bright? I usually turn my lights down until it's just bright enough to see the instruments. I've never liked a lot of light shining back in my face at night when I'm driving.
@@BroncosandPartsGarage awesome, thank you! I’m still a good ways away from interior work but I will be referring to so many of your videos when the time comes
Thanks. I always use white LED. I like the natural color of the gauges. You can remove the “coloring” on the gauge faces and then use other LED bulbs. These bulbs work in your hvac control until and your door courtesy lights.
Just completed this upgrade yesterday to my new to me 96 F350. This video was a huge help in getting that task accomplished. I did the ac control panel as well.
This channel has a video on removing the AC control panel to fix broken mounts, I had watched that video also. There's 3 bulbs in the back of that panel. The led bulbs make a nice difference.
Great video! Referring to the shift lever pin, the pin is visible in the cluster but is not accurate when shifting into gear, any clue on how to fix? 94 ford bronco xlt
Two things. There are three gold torx screws at the bottom of your steering column (by the universal joint). Make sure those are TIGHT. Then you can you can check the indicator cable (it’s discussed in this video) it’s the small cable that is removed from the lower right side of the column. On it, there is a small wheel, you can spin this to adjust where the needle lines up in the cluster.
Like your videos! I have a question: the little cable for the gear selection indicator.. Should there be tension on the cable when disconnected? So when you pull on it, it gets pulled back? Or should it just easily move back and forth?
I am having an issue now where my indicator is a little off and the transmission won't actually shift now but will go through the gear selections on the shift indicator. I got a small grind sound when putting the selector back into park after adjusting the dial on the selector cable.
The turn signals are ok. But on 94+ you’ll have issues with your airbag module by switching to LED. It’s not a 100% issue, but it arises often enough to skip swapping.
I Chris im looking for some in interior parts for my 96 bronco , do you have a email or whats the best way to reach you. Thank you and i love your videos
@@BroncosandPartsGarage do you know if it’s just the airbag and abs, or is it all of them? Do you have a link I could read more?y research is coming up dry. Thanks!
87-96 Ford Bronco/ OBS Ford F-Series Bucket Seat Cushion is on sale for $135 plus ship. Will not fit 40/20/40 (these are in preorder status)
I take Venmo, PayPal, Zelle, Cashapp or mail me a check.
Email me at n2kpi@yahoo.com for more instructions.
Please remember to include your full name, EMAIL and mailing adddess.
Well thanks for giving me another project I didn't know I needed to do! Great vid as always.
We’ve all got a long weekend. Get to it
I have installed 10 LEDs in the gauge cluster, 3 in the climate control, 3 in the third brake light, and 2 license plate lights. That's 18 lights in total, and i haven't had to uninstall and rotate any of them, which seems mathematically impossible. Almost feels like I've done something wrong but they work so...
Anyone else had this happen?
Also, I left my door open during the installation, which was only about 30 minutes, but my battery went dead. I definitely recommend unplugging your battery if you take on this project
You got really lucky. I never swap the 3rd brake light without resistors.
Yeah my right side is very dark. I need to do this bad
It’s a great, easy and inexpensive upgrade.
I just got a 91 Bronco, Automatic, 4wd, 302 and this video was very helpful, Half my dash lights weren't working, disassembled the dash to find the printed circuit board has a tear, i see i can order a new one but not sure how to replace? Any pointers? Thank you!
I sell the printed boards. Email me
So I replaced all 11 bulbs, and now only the six at the bottom work (didn’t swap those out as instructed)
Tried unplugging everything and back in. Could it be a bad fuse ?
Remove each led bulb that’s out, turn them 180 degrees and re install. Check the metal tabs on the bulbs are making proper contact. What brand bulbs?
So my Check Engine light went out and caused me to fail smog. Can I just reach under and change it and not have to take cluster all the way out? Dont use LED for that light correct? Man love your videos.
Full removal. Search my videos. I made a bezel and cluster removal video. Thx
Just want to confirm that the Check Engine light is okay to swap to LED? That's a question not a statement btw. I know some have recommended not changing the ABS light along with the bottom 6 lights, so I'm just wanting to make sure the check engine light is okay to go LED. Also a tip, if you use a bright white LED the Check Engine warning becomes yellow instead of orange, or at least mine is. So if that bothers you you will need to buy another color. Hopefully it is only lit prior to startup though haha
From my experience, I only swap the guage bulbs and maybe the turn signals. Not the warning or 4x4 lights. I’ve always triggered an airbag alarm buzzer when swapping those. The ac controls, door courtesy lights are all fair game. I’ve only swapped 3rd brake light bulbs with a resistor as your trans could start shifting hard or erratic.
@@BroncosandPartsGarageGood info...I will remove the LEDs from the 3rd brake light. Thanks!
"watch me struggle to get the plugs out" hats off to you friend!
Thanks for watching
I have a 1996. Is the battery light on of the six on the bottom that we are not suppose to replace? Or is it in a different location? Thanks for all the great videos I wouldn't be doing half this stuff without them!
Also the bulbs are on Prime day for $13.59
I don’t replace the bottom six that are in the warning light area. I’ve had issues with other systems.
Another awesome video. I ordered the same bulbs and they arrived today. I also ordered the led headlight bulbs from the same company so I should wind up with better lighting all the way around.
Thanks! It’s a great upgrade
On the shift indicator, is there a small dial for adjusting it on the cluster? My indicator does not line up properly with my clusters positions and Im wondering if thats the fix. Thanks for the vid!
Of that doesn’t help, on bottom of your column, near the knuckle, there are 3 gold torx bits. T30? Maybe. Tighten them all. Problem solved
Why do you leave those bulbs? Why not replace all?
They cause errors in airbag warning. So it just my practice to avoid.
After changing the bulbs to LED the ABS light kept flashing. After pulling the cluster out five times to clean contacts I changed the ABS back to a standard bulb and problem solved
I’m glad you figured that out. It’s covered in the video that we don’t replace the warning light bulbs on the bottom.
@@BroncosandPartsGarage The ABS bulb was one of the eleven , not the bottom six. Its was the fourth one down , outside edge. right side, from the top of the cluster. Might have been a fluke on my cluster but thought you would like to know. I think your videos are great. Thanks for taking the time to make them
@@robertdrown7226 95 Bronco with the same issue. Been looking everywhere for an answer.
would this work on an 89 bronco?
Yes
Great video
Thanks!
Do you know how to fix the temperature gauge?
Check your actual sending unit on engine first. If it’s ok, just swap the temp guage in your cluster. We sell them
@@BroncosandPartsGarage can’t seem to find them on the website for a 95 bronco.
Thanks!
Thank you!!!
Cannot stop watching these videos!
Thanks for the compliment
Thank you
No problem.
Have a 1990 F-150 manual drive ( floor shift ) with bad water temp gauge. My cluster has no shift markings. On ebay all clusters for my make & year have shift markings with cable. Do you think there would be an issue if replaced mine with a cluster with the shifter markers and cable? Thanks for video and tips for LED bulbs. Great job.
No. Two 5.5mm screws and the indicator comes out. I sell the clusters for $95
Haven't actually seen anyone dim the LEDs after install need that feature working for long distance night drives
Led bulbs do dim.
Hello, looking to do this on my 95 F-150. I followed the link to tue light bulbs. There are so many color options. What is the specific color I need to look like your ? I saw different white options and amber colors on the website . Thanks
White/ clear.
Good video. Would be nice to see one installing an after market dash.
I’m trying to get a company to sponsor a video and let me do an install
Thank you! This is super helpful in tackling my own projects with my '96
Glad it helped!
Do you put dielectric on the plugs? if not, why not...other than you may not be doing this for another 25 years, if ever.
I do not. It’s a very dry area behind the dash. Dusty but dry.
I think with one package of 10 is enough, you just need to replace the ILL bulbs (5). I don't know if someone else have the same issue, I had ABS flashing after LED change. I removed the LED from ABS, installed the old bulb and stopped flashing so I removed all LED replaced except the ILL. You can use the rest (5) for the AC controls and save for spare with one box.
I don’t replace the bottom 6. We mention in video too.
@@BroncosandPartsGarage Just replace the 5 ILL and that's all you need. You also replaced the other warning bulbs in the middle. You can use the rest (5) for the AC controls and save for spare with one box. Sorry, I'm cheap lol, adapted to Brandon's inflation lol.
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Can I do this with my Ford F-150 1980 ? Or is it a different bulb style for that year?
Dash yes. Turn/brake signals, no
Wow great video where can I find that gauge cluster and led lites for my 97 Ford F-150 2wd👍
I sell them. Email me
You don't need to take all that apart to change the dash lights. You don't even have to take it out
Are you serious? lol. Read the title of the video 😂😂😂😂👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@@BroncosandPartsGarage yeah I got it bro! But you don't need to remove the gage cluster to change out the lights! You don't have to disconnect the shifter!
So if all your doing is upgrading or replacing cluster lights he just made it more difficult and longer.
There's already videos on TH-cam that shows you how.
@@BroncosandPartsGarage and frankly after doing this job I would rather leave the cluster in and take the lens off for access. The gauges themselves are easier to remove then disconnecting the plugs from the back of the cluster. They are harder to get apart and therefore more chances of breaking the plug.
Thank you for watching mine.
Take the lens off? lol. You obviously have not swapped bulbs. You can do it your way?!? Or the proper way. Thank you for watching and helping my algorithm.
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The best one I have seen change my blubls right side didn't light up is there a fuss I need to change thanks for the vido
Just seeing this. Pull the bulb holder, rotate it 180 degrees. Make sure the little copper feet are on the circuit.
Can you remove the plastic cover with the hood screws to clean around the gauges? Mines pretty dusty and I don’t want to damage anything!
Yes. T20 takes those screws out
Another great video, really appreciate you going through all the steps
Thank you. All in the details!!
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Thx
Great video! What are the 6 lower warning lights? Have you tried them all for such noise? Thanks again!
The 4WD, turn signal, check engine ect ect. The bulbs that do NOt Lightbupnthe actual gauges.
Do those LEDs Dim or are they alwasy bright? I usually turn my lights down until it's just bright enough to see the instruments. I've never liked a lot of light shining back in my face at night when I'm driving.
They are still dimmable with your Dimmer switch
@@BroncosandPartsGarage Awesome. Thanks.
Great job with the instructions! With the LEDs installed, are you still able to dim the dashlights? Or do they remain at constant brightness?
Fully dimmable
@@BroncosandPartsGarage thanks for answering!
I’m guessing these same instructions can be followed in a Gen 3? Maybe a little different but I can’t imagine they’re THAT different
Yes. Very similar. Just different bezel. Some hidden screws and You’ll need to unplug your speedometer cable from the back of your gauge cluster
@@BroncosandPartsGarage awesome, thank you! I’m still a good ways away from interior work but I will be referring to so many of your videos when the time comes
Excellent instructional video. You guys are the best!
Wow, thanks!
chris, I watch your videos to the end ! thank you keep up the great work !
Thank you. Hope they help.
Nice video!
Question: did you use all the same color LED’s?
Thanks. I always use white LED. I like the natural color of the gauges. You can remove the “coloring” on the gauge faces and then use other LED bulbs. These bulbs work in your hvac control until and your door courtesy lights.
Just completed this upgrade yesterday to my new to me 96 F350. This video was a huge help in getting that task accomplished. I did the ac control panel as well.
That’s great. It’s a great upgrade
How did you do the AC control panel?
This channel has a video on removing the AC control panel to fix broken mounts, I had watched that video also. There's 3 bulbs in the back of that panel. The led bulbs make a nice difference.
Great video! Referring to the shift lever pin, the pin is visible in the cluster but is not accurate when shifting into gear, any clue on how to fix? 94 ford bronco xlt
Two things. There are three gold torx screws at the bottom of your steering column (by the universal joint). Make sure those are TIGHT. Then you can you can check the indicator cable (it’s discussed in this video) it’s the small cable that is removed from the lower right side of the column. On it, there is a small wheel, you can spin this to adjust where the needle lines up in the cluster.
@@BroncosandPartsGarage thank you for the reply.
Just opened utube and found something to try out on my Bronco hehe great video
Lots to do !!!
Great video! Will be doing this and replacing the shift indicator.
Glad it helped
Awesome video, thanks for the secondary cluster examples!
Thanks
1994 f150 where is the bulb location for high and low beam on the cluster
Below the vertical plug, on tach side of cluster
@@BroncosandPartsGarage thank you so much
Nice video. Thank you. Happy Thanksgiving
Right back at you!!!
Great video, have you ever tried white face Gauge Clusters?
I know guys have “scraped” off the green and made them white. I like it matching my hvac controls.
Like your videos! I have a question: the little cable for the gear selection indicator.. Should there be tension on the cable when disconnected? So when you pull on it, it gets pulled back? Or should it just easily move back and forth?
There should be a small metal tension spring behind the actual dial. It should “spring” back when pulled.
I found it. Lucky though, it was tiny. Almost got carried away until someone pointed out that it only took two screws in the bottom to get it out.
I am having an issue now where my indicator is a little off and the transmission won't actually shift now but will go through the gear selections on the shift indicator. I got a small grind sound when putting the selector back into park after adjusting the dial on the selector cable.
Any issues with the LEDs after some time has passed?
Mine are still working. Dimming still works. Been over a year
thansk for the video man, super helpful!!
Thank you
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Thanks for the video. Great job showing how to get this done.
Thanks. It’s a great upgrade
also a good idea to leave a regular bulb in the battery light spot. i hear that its could mess with the exciter on the alternator.
Only on 1996 models. They have that batt circuit.
@@BroncosandPartsGaragewhat about 1997? I got a 97 f250hd with the power stroke.. should I leave the battery light stock?
Thank you for mentioning this as I have a 1996 and would have replaced that bulb if I did not see this.
Why is it that you leave regular bulbs In the lower lights?
The turn signals are ok. But on 94+ you’ll have issues with your airbag module by switching to LED. It’s not a 100% issue, but it arises often enough to skip swapping.
@BroncosandPartsGarage so pre 94 shouldn't have any issues with that? Mines a 92
As always, very helpful video!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks, this video is exactly what I needed
Enjoy
I Chris im looking for some in interior parts for my 96 bronco , do you have a email or whats the best way to reach you. Thank you and i love your videos
Email is in the video description. Just load, click on title and it will appear. Thanks
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great video, and I watch them to the end !
Thank you. Hope it helps
another fantastic detailed video
Thank you.
Awesome vid
thank you!
Why don't you put LEDs for the idiot lights?
The resistance is different. The bulbs won’t work properly and you’ll get an odd alarm sound for your airbag light.
@@BroncosandPartsGarage wow. Learn something new everyday
@@BroncosandPartsGarage do you know if it’s just the airbag and abs, or is it all of them? Do you have a link I could read more?y research is coming up dry. Thanks!
Does the dimmer still work with the LEDs?
Yes. Perfectly.
@@BroncosandPartsGarage any reason why you don't do the bottom leds?
Love these videos......
Thanks. Trying my best
First time viewer, thanks so much bro, much appreciated
No problem 👍
Wonder Where the speedometer and tach cable attach?
On the 5th Gen Broncos, there is no speedo cable. 4th Gen Broncos were the last to have a speedo cable.
Just when I think my list of stuff I want/need to do is complete, I stumble across videos like this and my list gets longer. 🥲👌🏼
You can do it!
I’m on my way to have my psom fixed but now I’m gonna upgrade my lights. Thank you
Great upgrade
Are all the lights the same size in a Obs Ford? Climate control, stereo etc?
yes, but don't swap the airbag bulbs. links in video description