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Old 06-15-2010, 08:03 PM
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Wow, those are tiny brads.

So you are using the old gas neck to hold it steady. Does it sway or move at all when you push the plug in?
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Old 06-15-2010, 08:13 PM
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NO - it is anchored (goose neck) in several places and I use the plastic inner
liner... push in plug - click to lock to right - reverse to remove - fits like a glove !

While I have you do you know of any sources for the #74 bulb sockets (they are Gray) on the instrument cluster - I am taking out all bulbs to replace with LEDS and need the grays to replace the red sockets...
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Old 06-15-2010, 08:41 PM
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I found this picture - that is of the same vintage as my 99 Saturn... So credit to whomever!

the gray sockets hold #74 bulbs... the red or "theater" lights socket has a bulb built in... you can remove the red socket/bulb and use a grey with super bright LEDS for back ground and then replace all the gray (socket with removable #74 ) with LED of wide dispersion and have neat lighting...

Not all years can you do this that easy - but this 99 you can.. Dimmer still works and everything is very interesting.. I will be using almost all my warning lights from my own PCM so I need more!!!
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Old 06-15-2010, 08:47 PM
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Nice, nothing like a good solid connection.

I don't know of any personally. I tried a few quick searches but nothing popped up until I tried #74 Pigtail.

http://autolumination.com/connectors.htm

I think what you are looking for is about halfway down. Ctrl+F '#74 Twist Pigtail Sockets' should take you right to it.


Edit:

Ah, I just saw your last post. I guess we were writing at the same time. These aren't what you are looking for. I guess salvage yards are the best bet.
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Old 07-22-2010, 05:12 PM
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Spaghetti noodles of all colors - at least that is what it reminds me of.... Since I am wiring all the LEDS in the cluster to use with my own "PCM" it is difficult to track them back.. I need 18 wires... and have to pick up things like brakes, clutch, backup, and wire and re-wire... I have used a lot of "pink" (ignition on) wires and the old injector wires. Work has gotten in the way of updating this thread - my days run into nights... about 16 to 18 hours..

I moved my throttle - for now, ( like to use a homemade pulley type, all enclosed with internal spring and aircraft cable - but I guess the pb-6 will do for now....
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Holy Cow, it has been awhile since I added some things here! I will digress to some of the wiring... Did I ever use a lot of wiring... Since I also am running wires to the instrument cluster for Led lights I have used and added about 30 wires! Rewired the way the starter relay works -- and so on... Pics of the military connectors and the lining of the wheel wells with new splash guards.. and that is all I have time for...

I have been so busy with work and XC (running at high school) - No time and another winter is coming..
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Thought I should have put the pictures of my own work on changing all the dash lights to LED... I worked out great. Cleaned up all the contacts with an eraser and a contact cleaner pen - can see why bulbs go out when they are still OK.. The camera does not do the colors actual justice...
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Just bumpin up a thread that is a goldmine to a Saturn owner!

Thanks for all the work you've done, and especially for posting it all online to help others.

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