Radio Bulbs and Buttons

[FFF]

I am trying to find replacement bulbs for the backlit display in the radio of my
96 Legacy (USA).

Actually, I did replace it by moving one of the bulbs (the one behind the Volume/
On button) to the LCD backlight position, since I had the thing apart. I still
would like to find those bulbs as they seem to burn out quickly and the
replacement using a LED didn't work out (too dim).

As a side note; the replacement radio buttons (Bass/Treble) cost just under $5
each at the dealer in the US. I don't think of myself as a penny pincher but I
just can't bring myself to pay that much for such a minuscule item - can anyone
reveal a better source for those parts?

florian

 

[GC]

Was told Radio Shack has them...2 of 3 mine were burned out...Had them
changed
at the dealer for about $88 parts and labor....

 

[FFF]

Was told Radio Shack has them...2 of 3 mine were burned out...Had them
changed
at the dealer for about $88 parts and labor....

Nope, Radio Shack didn't have them. Tried their 5v LED instead but that was too
dim, so no go here.

For $88, it's pretty much a toss-up. If your pride and manlihood doesn't depend
on it and you have an $88 (my *main* motivation anyway), I'd recommend to have
it done by the dealer.

florian

 

[TG]

Radio Shack does have a bulb that can be wired into the little sockets or
soldered directly onto the board. I think they are 60 milliamp and are 12V
so they will last longer than the 9V ones you had. TG

 

[FFF]

Radio Shack does have a bulb that can be wired into the little sockets or
soldered directly onto the board. I think they are 60 milliamp and are 12V
so they will last longer than the 9V ones you had. TG

The print next to the last connector pin of the circuit board says 5v...
???

florian

 

[TG]

5V, 9V you get the point. TG

The print next to the last connector pin of the circuit board says 5v...
???

florian