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 Montero compass light.
#988949
03/08/10 08:38 PM
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Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 10
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Need a Spot
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I just wanted to share this info. After searching the autoparts stores for a replacement compass light bulb and having no luck. I tried Radio Shack. They have a 12v bulb part # 272-1154. You have to remove the old one from the holder by removing the small brass contacts then just bend the wires around the holder and push the contacts back in. Works great.
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Re: Montero compass light.
[Re: monster_max]
#988950
03/08/10 08:51 PM
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Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 227
Wheeler
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For Gen II or all montys?
You can call me Fez
'95 SR 15x8 steel rims w/ 33x12.5 Duratracs, cranked torsion bars, "Baja" lights
'09 Nissan Sentra SR
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Re: Montero compass light.
[Re: monster_max]
#988951
03/08/10 10:38 PM
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Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 305
Mudrunner
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And I would ask, does this light still adjust with the dash lights like the OEM one does? It's great to have the bright output during the day and be able to see my compass and thermometer again, but I would hate to have it that bright in the dark if it did not dim down to match the other instrument lights...
'95 Montero SR 3.5L, Trail Gear Sliders, Rugged Ridge XHD Front Bumper, 33x12.5 Duratracs, much more in the works....
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Re: Montero compass light.
[Re: monster_max]
#988952
03/08/10 11:25 PM
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Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 6,211
Trail Leader
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And may I ask why this is even necessary to scrounge this bulb and go to the extra effort? The O.E. bulb from the dealer is less than $2. I put the part number in the specialized part number repository, along with a brief how-to explanation to remove and replace it.
John B.
'87 Raider 2.6 Turbo Auto, Under Construction
'95 Montero SR, 35x12.5/15 BFG M/T KM-2's, Rock sliders, Qtr panel chop, gas tank lift, 2" BL, Aisins, 5.29s
'95 Pajero Mini
'98 Montero Winter Ed.
'04 Cadillac XLR
'03 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
'60 Ford Falcon 4Dr
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Re: Montero compass light.
[Re: xFezx]
#988953
03/08/10 11:27 PM
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Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 6,211
Trail Leader
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The part number I had worked in my '95 SR. I can only assume it's the same for all Gen 2's.
John B.
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Re: Montero compass light.
[Re: JohnnyBfromPeoria]
#988954
03/08/10 11:56 PM
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Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 305
Mudrunner
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Yep, that would be the one! Anyone trusting the dealer to give them the right compass bulb needs to be careful though. One of their parts programs will give MR283314 as a number for the bulb. This bulb will look perfect (though the rubber cap's color is just slightly bluer) but it will prove to be 1/8th" too small to fit. I imagine this bulb must work on some compass assembly as their diagram in the computer showed it put into the same place, and this was the part that matched my 95SR's VIN.
'95 Montero SR 3.5L, Trail Gear Sliders, Rugged Ridge XHD Front Bumper, 33x12.5 Duratracs, much more in the works....
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Re: Montero compass light.
[Re: Dylan]
#988955
03/09/10 03:15 AM
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Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 6,211
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With the ASA program, I give the dealer the part number. He's just my middleman, my 'willing thrall' in Star Trek terms. Sorry. It just came to mind that way.
John B.
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