Gauges...what did dodge do?

[DopeStrat]

Ok, yes, i have a dodge stratus r/t, but i figured some of you may have a clue on how to help me out on this one. My question is how do i change the color of the gauges in the car from amber to red?


So i bought some 194 bulbs assuming basics of the stock gauges were the same between the 01-02 and 03-04 dodge stratus r/t's. Boy was i wrong. You could simply pull the bulbs out of the 01-02's where as in the 03-04's...well..just take a look.



These are up-close pictures of the gauges. The metal cylindrical things actually control the needles and correct me if im wrong but i think they function as a light/LED too i believe?

Since i have my gauges off i would seriously like to change them to red cause it was a bitch to get off because of my alarm. I do not know much about LED's and resistors, but it appears that that is what this board consists of...again correct me if im wrong.

I cant recall what the srt-4 gauges look like off hand, but has anyone changed the lights in gauges similar to a setup like this? Or does anyone have any suggestions as far as how to change them?

[DopeStrat]

Actually, does anyone know where i could get red transparency film from?

[juicyjay504]

Quote: Originally Posted by DopeStrat

Actually, does anyone know where i could get red transparency film from?

sure, any auto parts store. get the stuff thats used to repair taillights. some 1st gen neon owners did that on their hvacs

Jay

[Sandmaster]

Don't know if this is possible but would an 01-02 gauge work? You could swap them and then be able to put different bulbs in it like u wanted. I have no idea if they are compatible or not but just figured I'd toss the idea around. What's underneath the cluster back? Can u seperate the two or will that destroy the needles?

[gargoile]

Quote: Originally Posted by DopeStrat

Actually, does anyone know where i could get red transparency film from?

Go to a hobby shop, they will have it there.