Kenworth Speedometer lighting

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  1. Kitchuk

    Kitchuk Bobtail Member

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    2000 Kenworth W900L flat dash i've changed all the gauge lights which were 194's and 1893's but the speedometer seems to have a different light source one that I'm having trouble finding, is it even possible to change the speedometer lighting? I swear I've seen it done in other trucks of the same year.
     

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  3. kranky1

    kranky1 Road Train Member

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    There should be 2 lamps in the back of the Speedo head in those two holes. They are a ways in there. Far enough in that I use the pliers on a small Leatherman to grab the lamp holder. They’re the bayonet type push in, 1/4 turn to lock lamp holder. I’ve never seen anything else in a KW speedo unless the one you have is some sort of replacement with LEDs in it they should be there.
     
  4. Kitchuk

    Kitchuk Bobtail Member

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    That's the problem there's nothing but circuit board in those holes, the tach is exactly what you described but my speedo seems to be different
     
  5. Kitchuk

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  6. kranky1

    kranky1 Road Train Member

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    Well, there’s a new one. My tractor is an ‘05 W900L. Both the original speedo head, and the replacement I put in a few years ago have the 2 holders in them.
     
  7. Kitchuk

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    I guess I'll just need to go have a talk with Kenworth cause something strange happened
     
  8. Slowpoke KW

    Slowpoke KW Road Train Member

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    This wouldn’t happen to be one with the digital odometer would it?
     
  9. Kitchuk

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    Yes it is
     
  10. Slowpoke KW

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    That’s what I was thinking. Your speedometer has been changed and likely lit by led soldered to the circuit board. There’s bound to be a gauge/instrument repair shop that can replace those for you.
     
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