The Hunt for Trip Computer Back Light Bulbs

[CrewCabDiesel]

Been driving myself crazy looking for replacement light bulbs for my overhead trip computer back lights
They are smaller that the AC/Heat controls backlight bulbs and not even close to dash light bulbs. Went the dealer, couldn't find them ,searched the internet no results, searched TDR posts, no luck.
So anyone have any idea where to get them?
2004 Ram 3500
thanks
Kyle

 

[Yo Hoot]

Been driving myself crazy looking for replacement light bulbs for my overhead trip computer back lights
They are smaller that the AC/Heat controls backlight bulbs and not even close to dash light bulbs. Went the dealer, couldn't find them ,searched the internet no results, searched TDR posts, no luck.
So anyone have any idea where to get them?
2004 Ram 3500
thanks
Kyle

My 04 theu are bluish colored numbers. I thought they were gas lit.

 

[CrewCabDiesel]

My 04 theu are bluish colored numbers. I thought they were gas lit.

Sorry, I meant the back light for the trip computer buttons and home link buttons, you can't see them at night. The bulbs are replaceable.

 

[Tuesdak]

replacement light bulbs for my overhead trip computer back lights

Post a picture of the bulb and area it's in. Any numbers or markings on the bulb or base? Not clear on the replaceable comment, not soldered on? Do you have room for a LED and a resistor to convert it to LED?

 

[Topzide]

Look at a T5 or #74 bulb. These are a miniature wedge base bulb. Like a #193 or #168 but smaller. Some have a base attached to them. Hope this helps in the hunt for a bulb.

 

[CrewCabDiesel]

Well with hours of searching I came up with a part number that the bulb looks right it is a Lucus LLB286TFB. problem is can't find any on the internet in the USA.
I can't be the first guy on TDR to be looking for these.

 

[Yo Hoot]

Well with hours of searching I came up with a part number that the bulb looks right it is a Lucus LLB286TFB. problem is can't find any on the internet in the USA.
I can't be the first guy on TDR to be looking for these.View attachment 142615

T4.7 Wedge Replacement Cluster Panel LED Light Bulbs

 

[CrewCabDiesel]

I believe it's smaller than a 4.7

 

[MarkEagleUSA]

T3 perhaps?

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=t3+neo+w...+bul,automotive,140&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_9

 

[CrewCabDiesel]

Just ordered t-3 LED bulbs from Amazon, let you know what happens
Thanks
Kyle

 

[CrewCabDiesel]

Well the t-3 bulbs came, not a great fit, but at this they work. I'm keeping the old bulbs for the sockets, might try transplanting the led bulbs from the extra t-3 bulbs. Here is some pictures.
Someone asked in another thread how to take down the overhead console, I pointed out one of the two screws that hold it up, careful the light covers, lift up on the with a very small screw driver.

 

[brucejohnson]

Question on the T3 bulbs you got. Are they LED? If so, do they dim when the dash lights are turned down?