SiR Power

I bought an Autometer monster tach 5 months ago and the lightbulb has already blown. I tried taking out the bulb yesterday with a small screwdriver (and I did it gently) and it put marks and dents into the tach. The thing is made out of playdough!!!:working: What a crappy investment!!!

Legacy73

What model tach did you buy? I have the 5" Sport Comp #3911 and you don't need a screwdriver to remove the bulb.

Are you replacing the tach bulb or shift light bulb?

SiR Power

I have the same model. I know you don't need a screwdriver but it wouldn't come out, so I tried to gently pry it open with it. I know I f'd up but what can I do now? The tach is already damaged, I could send it back to Autometer under warranty but I don't want to bother with the time and costs. I'm just gonna drive around with a busted up tach.

imported_Joker

will it be covered under warranty if you broke it?

SiR Power

Well I don't think the tach bulb should have blown within 5 months, especially that it's only on at night. I could bitch and say that it was defected and get it repaired, but it's not worth it. I emailed them and they said that I have to pay all the shipping costs.

Legacy73

I've had to change bulbs in the tach 2 or 3 times now and each time I use a pair of pliers to turn the bulb since it fits in snug.

Legacy73

Bulbs are only $10, not to bad.

SiR Power

Where can you get the bulbs?

Legacy73

I always purchase them at Performance Improvements, you should be able to find them other places though. If you need some help removing the bulb let me know I can show you threw pics. Just give me a P.M.

SiR Power

You know the black piece that holds the lightbulb. I think I damaged it, do you know if they would sell that piece at performance improvements? Thanks man

Legacy73

I pretty sure the black piece your worried about is the bulb. Hopefully these pics work to give you an idea.

SiR Power

So when you buy the bulb, is that what you get in the top picture? Thanks again

Legacy73

Thats exactly what it looks like.

SiR Power

Thanks dude You've been a lot of help. I'll remeber to post a thread before screwing up anything on my car.