> > when cluster removed you can take inside on table & work on it where > > it is warm or cool inside; you can also remove & check all light bulbs > > & clean then; even install brighter ones in the 2 dash illuminating > > sockets;if your dash light dimmer is not working properly, now is time > > > > to > > Don't do this, the cluster is marginally capable of handling the heat > of stock bulbs. Hotter ones will melt the light pipes, further > degrading the situation.
You can, however, CAREFULLY remove the light pipes and line them with aluminum foil. This made a very noticable difference on our car, so much so that I don't leave the dimmer on max. Craig