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Relative newbie here with a tendency to break things before 'getting it'. I would like avoid gumming anything up and rather ask. Even though this will probably be a very simple answer.

1953 Canadian GMC (so really a Chevy) with a burnt out speedo bulb on one side.

How do you remove/replace the bulbs without taking out the whole speedo assembly? Do they pull out the back or is there another way? Any help would be very appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Sean

The bulb socket is held in the housing by "fingers". It's a snap in fit. Grab the socket firmly and pull it out of the housing. Sometimes you need to pull down a bit as you pull back. Replace the bulb then snap it back in. If one is burnt out the other isn't far behind so replace all.

Thanks Tiny!

Bulbs replaced. Nice being able to see the whole speedo. Before the left side light was burned out so I could never see how fast I was going until I went over 50.....and since the truck NEVER goes over 50 (not preference, just engine) I never knew. haha. Now I can see again.

I even found a broken bulb beside the ignition switch! That pretty high class for an old truck!

My learning with this.....if you can't find any reference to something on the forums, its because its so simple it doesn't need anything written about it.

Thanks again for all the help.

I was told that was so you could find the ignition in the dark. I do not remember if it came on when the door opened or with the headlights or.......

Larry W.

The ignition key light comes on when you pull the headlight switch on.
I rewired mine to come only when I turn on the ignition. I utilize it as a "warning light" that I left the key on.

That's a great idea !

That's smart. For some reason I didn't think it came on until the truck started....which would defeat the purpose. I just don't drive at night much.