how can I get the dashboard lights brighter

1993 MITSUBISHI EXPO
65,000 MILES
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SAMUELEWIS
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1993 mitsubishi expo. Dashboard lights are too dim, even with the dimmer control up full.
Jul 31, 2012 at 8:01 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Had car since 93? all lights working? Really no way to make brighter than what manufacture designed.
Jul 31, 2012 at 8:25 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Try changing the bulbs. Most of these bulbs have a plastic covering and when these ages, they cloud obstructing the brightness of the bulb. When bulbs ages they tend to dim as well.
Jul 31, 2012 at 8:27 AM
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SAMUELEWIS
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No, just bought car. I figured it was bulbs, but not sure how to access them. Can you help?
Jul 31, 2012 at 8:36 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Removal & Installation

Disconnect negative battery cable.
Remove cluster hood.
Remove cluster mounting screws.
Disconnect necessary electrical connectors.

Remove cluster.

To install, reverse removal procedure.

Fig. 8: Instrument Cluster Components

Courtesy of
MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF
AMERICA.


Jul 31, 2012 at 9:03 AM
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