What bulb goes in the heater controls light socket? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

WadmalawJoe · 02-12-2013, 04:32 PM

My light bulb is missing from the heater controls. I unplugged the grey wire that leads to the socket only to find it empty.

Its different then the dash size.

Thanks!

54blackhornet · 02-12-2013, 04:40 PM

Joe,
I am working on my heater too, can't help on bulb size right now ! But will pull bulb and get # for you! Life good on a island ?
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*wgr2112* · 02-12-2013, 05:23 PM

Bulb is an 1895. Looks like a mini 1157.

Link: http://www.bulbs.com/results.aspx?Ntt=1895

WadmalawJoe · 02-12-2013, 05:39 PM

Awesome thanks!
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*wgr2112* · 02-12-2013, 06:15 PM

My pleasure! Truck is here at work, only too a second!

Mayo · 02-12-2013, 06:54 PM

I need one too, thanks for the info

Kustomkampe · 09-12-2017, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by wgr2112

Bulb is an 1895. Looks like a mini 1157.

Link: http://www.bulbs.com/results.aspx?Ntt=1895

I've got the new 1895 bulb but I need a socket to put it into. Any suggestions on where to find one? Thanks
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**LockDoc** · 09-13-2017, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Kustomkampe

I've got the new 1895 bulb but I need a socket to put it into. Any suggestions on where to find one? Thanks
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Should be able to get one at any auto parts store or salvage yard. (out of an older vehicle) Manes truck parts would have it also. (8100 State Hwy WW, Odessa, MO 64076)

LockDoc

Kustomkampe · 09-13-2017, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Should be able to get one at any auto parts store or salvage yard. (out of an older vehicle) Manes truck parts would have it also. (8100 State Hwy WW, Odessa, MO 64076)

LockDoc

Thanks LockDoc. Ron Manes doesn't have any in stock. Mrs Manes said Ron would keep his eyes pealed for one on an old heater/ac control unit.
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**LockDoc** · 09-13-2017, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Kustomkampe

Thanks LockDoc. Ron Manes doesn't have any in stock. Mrs Manes said Ron would keep his eyes pealed for one on an old heater/ac control unit.
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Wow! I know they have a lot of stuff on hand, or did the last time I was there. You also have Classic Parts in the Riverside area. (out by the Argosy Casino)

LockDoc

**SIXTY9** · 09-14-2017, 04:50 AM

WadmalawJoe,

I may have one, you are welcome to it. When i get home Sat. I will look and see. If I do you can have it. I will let you know through PM.

Kustomkampe · 09-14-2017, 05:32 PM

Thanks Wadmalaw Joe, I look forward to hearing from you.

Yabbo · 05-16-2018, 10:39 AM

I found that BA9S style bulbs fit and work. They make LED ones too.
Trouble I'm having is my bulbs burn out after 20 min of installing them?

Should I be using something other than 12v? Is there a resistor somewhere? Not that I need the light, but it's there so I'd like to have it work.

Andy4639 · 05-18-2018, 07:56 AM

These little buggers are bright.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Chevy-BR...!-1&rmvSB=true

Cten Trucks · 06-30-2018, 04:21 PM

Does the gray wire head to the fuse box and inserted in “cluster”. I have a gray wire that is cut and my light that goes to heater is cut at base.

**VetteVet** · 06-30-2018, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Cten Trucks

Does the gray wire head to the fuse box and inserted in “cluster”. I have a gray wire that is cut and my light that goes to heater is cut at base.

There is a gray wire from the fuse box that is connected to the Pnl Lts fuse and it runs to the cluster plug to power the instrument lights. There should be another wire connected there with it that continues on to the heater panel for the heater indicator panel light.

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Cten Trucks · 06-30-2018, 08:27 PM

Thank you VetteVet. I am currently switching my cluster from 3 hole to 7 hole and have read and screen shot several of your conversations. You my friend are invaluable to this site. Thank you for your expertise on these wonderful C10 trucks that we all love.

**VetteVet** · 07-01-2018, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Cten Trucks

Thank you VetteVet. I am currently switching my cluster from 3 hole to 7 hole and have read and screen shot several of your conversations. You my friend are invaluable to this site. Thank you for your expertise on these wonderful C10 trucks that we all love.

Thanks for the kind words.I've got plenty of company in that regard.

BTW welcome to the forum.

*Casper42* · 02-03-2023, 07:28 PM

resurrecting this post - I have 1445 bulbs (2) of them in my a/c - heater control. Initially I thought I had one burnt out, but upon really close inspection I could (barely) tell it was working! Yes, they are both really dim. The manual shows 1895 bulb, which I know are more watts/lumens and somewhat larger. Do they really throw that much more light to illuminate this control panel?

I'm surprised there are not any photos of dash panel in low light conditions to show the illumination of gauge panel, and of course this control panel.

Are people satisfied with their a/c - heater controller with apparently 1895s?

Perhaps a change to LEDs? thanks!

**sloGMC** · 02-05-2023, 12:13 PM

Here's mine. The camera makes it look a lot brighter than I think it is in real life, but you can see how bright the gauges are for comparison. I stuffed another bulb socket in the blank hole on the passenger side of the ac control panel, so I have two working for me. I think it helps a bit, but it's still pretty dim.

Accelo · 02-05-2023, 06:19 PM

The AIR trucks take two bulbs. Heater only, takes one bulb.

*Casper42* · 02-05-2023, 11:02 PM

thanks, but that's some restomod aftermarket item - does not help me with the question.

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Originally Posted by sloGMC

Here's mine. The camera makes it look a lot brighter than I think it is in real life, but you can see how bright the gauges are for comparison. I stuffed another bulb socket in the blank hole on the passenger side of the ac control panel, so I have two working for me. I think it helps a bit, but it's still pretty dim.

*Casper42* · 02-05-2023, 11:03 PM

yes, you're correct. unfortunately this also does not help me wiht the question in search of.

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Originally Posted by Accelo

The AIR trucks take two bulbs. Heater only, takes one bulb.

OregonNed · 02-06-2023, 01:29 PM

I bought a box of 10 #1895 bulbs on Amazon for $6.56 - thought I'd share with local friends if they are in need too.

Accelo · 02-06-2023, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Casper42

yes, you're correct. unfortunately this also does not help me wiht the question in search of.

A lot of threads go somewhat sideways. My comment was to help you acquire the correct number of bulbs for your vehicle's options. Many comments are sometimes obvious to some and not to others. The job at hand has been made easier, many times over, by the board responses. May times attributed to sideways comments. I did miss the fact you stated you had 2 of them. My bad.
I can assure you the other poster and I meant no harm.

Could be the chances of the board providing meaningful advice just went down exponentially.
Cheers.

02-12-2013, 04:40 PM	#2
54blackhornet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 2,255	Re: What bulb goes in the heater controls light socket? Joe, I am working on my heater too, can't help on bulb size right now ! But will pull bulb and get # for you! Life good on a island ? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 71 C-20 07 Magnum RT AWD

02-12-2013, 05:23 PM	#3
wgr2112 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 90	Re: What bulb goes in the heater controls light socket? Bulb is an 1895. Looks like a mini 1157. Link: http://www.bulbs.com/results.aspx?Ntt=1895

02-12-2013, 05:39 PM	#4
WadmalawJoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ravenel SC Posts: 317	Re: What bulb goes in the heater controls light socket? Awesome thanks! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Toys/projects Many toys, not enough time to play! My youngest son and I picked up a 69 Chevy C-10 on 1/7/22, this is my second 69, it was 10 years ago that I had my other one. So I’m back!!!

02-12-2013, 06:15 PM	#5
wgr2112 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 90	Re: What bulb goes in the heater controls light socket? My pleasure! Truck is here at work, only too a second!

02-12-2013, 06:54 PM	#6
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: What bulb goes in the heater controls light socket? I need one too, thanks for the info __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

02-12-2013, 04:32 PM	#1
WadmalawJoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ravenel SC Posts: 317	What bulb goes in the heater controls light socket? My light bulb is missing from the heater controls. I unplugged the grey wire that leads to the socket only to find it empty. Its different then the dash size. Thanks! __________________ Toys/projects Many toys, not enough time to play! My youngest son and I picked up a 69 Chevy C-10 on 1/7/22, this is my second 69, it was 10 years ago that I had my other one. So I’m back!!!

09-14-2017, 04:50 AM	#11
SIXTY9 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: North Charleston SC Posts: 503	Re: What bulb goes in the heater controls light socket? WadmalawJoe, I may have one, you are welcome to it. When i get home Sat. I will look and see. If I do you can have it. I will let you know through PM.

09-14-2017, 05:32 PM	#12
Kustomkampe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Independence MO Posts: 11	Re: What bulb goes in the heater controls light socket? Thanks Wadmalaw Joe, I look forward to hearing from you.

05-16-2018, 10:39 AM	#13
Yabbo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brooklyn Park Posts: 6	Re: What bulb goes in the heater controls light socket? I found that BA9S style bulbs fit and work. They make LED ones too. Trouble I'm having is my bulbs burn out after 20 min of installing them? Should I be using something other than 12v? Is there a resistor somewhere? Not that I need the light, but it's there so I'd like to have it work.

05-18-2018, 07:56 AM	#14
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: What bulb goes in the heater controls light socket? These little buggers are bright. https://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Chevy-BR...!-1&rmvSB=true __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

06-30-2018, 04:21 PM	#15
Cten Trucks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Johnson city TN Posts: 4	Re: What bulb goes in the heater controls light socket? Does the gray wire head to the fuse box and inserted in “cluster”. I have a gray wire that is cut and my light that goes to heater is cut at base.

06-30-2018, 08:27 PM	#17
Cten Trucks Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Johnson city TN Posts: 4	Re: What bulb goes in the heater controls light socket? Thank you VetteVet. I am currently switching my cluster from 3 hole to 7 hole and have read and screen shot several of your conversations. You my friend are invaluable to this site. Thank you for your expertise on these wonderful C10 trucks that we all love.

02-03-2023, 07:28 PM	#19
Casper42 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 312	Re: What bulb goes in the heater controls light socket? resurrecting this post - I have 1445 bulbs (2) of them in my a/c - heater control. Initially I thought I had one burnt out, but upon really close inspection I could (barely) tell it was working! Yes, they are both really dim. The manual shows 1895 bulb, which I know are more watts/lumens and somewhat larger. Do they really throw that much more light to illuminate this control panel? I'm surprised there are not any photos of dash panel in low light conditions to show the illumination of gauge panel, and of course this control panel. Are people satisfied with their a/c - heater controller with apparently 1895s? Perhaps a change to LEDs? thanks!

02-05-2023, 12:13 PM	#20
sloGMC Active Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 116	Re: What bulb goes in the heater controls light socket? Here's mine. The camera makes it look a lot brighter than I think it is in real life, but you can see how bright the gauges are for comparison. I stuffed another bulb socket in the blank hole on the passenger side of the ac control panel, so I have two working for me. I think it helps a bit, but it's still pretty dim. Attached Images __________________ 1971 Pontiac Firebird 1971 GMC C2500

02-05-2023, 06:19 PM	#21
Accelo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,159	Re: What bulb goes in the heater controls light socket? The AIR trucks take two bulbs. Heater only, takes one bulb.



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02-06-2023, 01:29 PM	#24
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: What bulb goes in the heater controls light socket? I bought a box of 10 #1895 bulbs on Amazon for $6.56 - thought I'd share with local friends if they are in need too. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

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