Replaced bulbs in radio.

[Liquid Metal]

I know alot of you have the same problem with the bulbs burning out in your OEM radios.
Well after searching and trying to decide either to buy a new radio or send mine to the shop and pay $75.00-$100.00 to have them replaced I decided to dig into it myself.
Its not really that hard,just time consuming and a little patience.

I couldnt find the bulbs anywhere at any store including Radio Shack.
I finally found a web site that sells the bulbs by themselves.
www.corvetteradio.com I called them and they were very helpfull at explaining what to do and what I will need.
I got all 10 replacement bulbs for $20,free shipping. The have 7000 life hours. The stock ones only have about 2500 life hours from what they told me.

The bulbs are not plug and play,you have to desolder and remove the old ones and solder in the new ones. I have no experience at this and did it the first time with out any problems.

Just thought I would share some info on this and hope it
helps some of you.

Later

[Phazer]

They are available at Radio Shack, you just don't get the little white or black sleeve type. I've done two different ones. The only thing I found out, do them "ALL". It seems the ones you don't do burn out 2-3 days later. Also!!!!!!! I suggest putting in an easy to remember theft-loc code. That way you can unlock it after power has been removed. Not all will go into loc, but if they do, you'll be glad you did it. One more thing, don't replace the LED with a bulb by mistake........:whatever:

[Liquid Metal]

Ok,
Thanks for the help. Radio Shack may cary them but the one I went to didnt have them. I brought the face plate with me to show them.
It would have been easier if they did.
I have replaced all 10,all but 2 were burnt out so I figured I didnt want to take it apart again a few days/weeks later.

The little LED......What is its function ? I have never seen it light up.

[Phazer]

It flashes when you program in your private theft code. Otherwise it's off. Located by the volume control I think. Isn't it amazing how "lit up" it is with all the bulbs working.:D BTW, I've changed the bulbs in the mirror switch, 4WD switch, locks, & windows. Some of the bulbs I used had 1" long leads. The window and lock switches are easy. Just twist out the socket with a pocket screwdriver and pull/unwind the leads that wrap around the socket. Bad thing is.....the blue "condom" is hard to get back on the replacments.

[Liquid Metal]

Ok, Yeah I saw that LED and left it alone. It makes a huge difference with all the bulbs replaced. I have gone along time with several burnt out then all but two were out. Had to do something.
My pass.side window switch went out and couldnt find another bulb anywhere until I went to the junk yard.
What type of bulb is in the window switch outside of the twist lock base?
I know the driver side bulb is longer than the pass side,the larger switch needs more light I guess.

Thanks for the help.