These instructions by Chris Fix were spot on for replacing my dashboard lights. The dealership wanted $300 to do. It costs me $2.69 per bulb (times six bulbs) and about 1 hour of my time. The best instructions I've ever seen in image quality and step by step instructions. Thanks Chris!

Back when Chris didn't show his excitement!

You're a brave man going into a dash. That's where nightmares live.

5 years back Chris: hey guys Chris now: HEEYYY GUUUUYYYSSS

Does anyone else recognize how particular he is and how helpful his tips are? Wearing latex gloves to not touch the bulb so the oils from his fingers don't wear the bulb down by overheating from the oils. Never would have thought of that. Nice my man

Chris There are lots of people making videos on line, and I am not easy to impress, but man you do a great job. Camera is steady, your explanations are fluid, and complete. I have used several of them and they have all worked very well. I drive 2 95 Toyota pick ups, and daughter has Honda civic. Have done headlight adjust, tire shine, dash light replace, coolant flush,windshield super clean, heat gun on faded plastic, and more. I am pretty good mechanic, but it nice to see things when it is something new to me. Also there are lots of ways to do things and it's good to get another perspective or get confirmation of what to do. Thanks for doing it right.

Great video! I was able to replace my dash lights on my 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac thanks to Chris. All of my components matched Chris' exactly. It was difficult for me to contort my 6'5" frame into position at times, but it got done. I'm amazed that Chris was able to get such great footage from such cramped spaces. Bravo!

$1000 worth of labor for a $1 part...it reminds me of a story (not sure if it's true) about an old Dodge that required the removal of the rear chrome bumper in order to change the license plate light. Thanks, Chris. This was pure joy watching you work through this job, as usual.

Always love it when you work on this truck, because it's so similar to my Ford ranger 2002

WOW! I'm 73 and have to Google/KZfaq everything! This was by Far the most Professional Video I have ever seen put on KZfaq! I was actually looking for how to replace the Bulbs with LED's in my 1967 Chevelle and accidently came across this Video and watched all of it because of Chris' Calm and Professional Manner and Demeanor! Way to go Young Man!!!

I didn’t know there was so much dash surgery involved just to change some light bulbs. Thanks for the info anyway.

Hey Chris, thank you for all the great tips. I own a '02 ranger and I have used your videos as a great reference. I too changed the cluster lights on my truck. I used the led bulbs. They work great! The adjust well with my dimmer and talk about making the interior look great... Thanks for the help.

Chris, I've gotta say that your patience and teaching is phenomenal! I just did this job on my 03 ranger because my fuel gauge and half of my speedometer was out. Now my dashboard at night looks beautiful! I couldn't of done the job with your teaching keep up the good work!

I recently bought my 2000 Ranger, and oh boy have I been going back and watching every single video you've done on the B-series. Making a big playlist of everything I need to do to fix my truck up! My middle lightbulb burnt out, so this is perfect!

I have been a mechanic since I was about 15 years old . . . my father had a motor company and so I started young. Since then I have enjoyed teaching many things about many topics; it takes a logical mind and a gift/skill at how to present your information so that EVERYONE could understand it. ChrisFix you are one of those with a gift of presentation; you cover every detail EXCELLENTLY . . . no wonder you have so many subscribers . . . good for you, I found your video VERY helpful. Rish, Salem, Oregon

I'm so happy I found this channel. Everything I've needed so far has been here, and you describe everything in a really easy to follow way, and your camera work is great. Keep it up!

This guy is the man, I watch his vids for my 2002 Ford Ranger XLT.. Excellent info and camera action

Very well done. I've done mechanic work since I was a lad of about 16 (I'm now 67) and I very much enjoy your professionalism in your step by step presentation . . . being sure to tell the wrench/socket sizes as you go . . . very helpful. You move very slowly and deliberately and you make it obvious that you can understand the HOWS of teaching; bring it down to the basics so that ALL can understand. GOOD JOB my friend . . . RISH of WEST SALEM

Thanks Chris! I just replaced the dim lights in my 2001 Ford Ranger instrument cluster - the process was identical to your car. Much easier than I thought it would be. You sure know how to save your subscribers a bundle of money and have fun doing it!!

I have to compliment you on your tutorials! Whether they work well for everyone or not, your narration is excellent and your presentation style is well thought out. Your videos aren't any longer than they need to be, but contain as much information as possible without skipping any steps (as many others do). I especially love the additional tips in each one that most wouldn't think of, such as covering the flat head tip to not damage anything. Keep up the good work and maybe you'll have to do a tutorial to others on how to give great tutorials!

Superb instructional video & without the bloody music that one does not need when you are concentrating on a subject of this nature!! Clear concise speech, no sluring or the rolling of words together & therefore easy to understand as well as not speaking too fast!! Spoke with good defined subject knowledge & appreciate the fast forward action at times to eliminate unnecessary repetitive subject/time consumption!! Overall a well done video thank you!! If you want to know how to change those dashboard lights this is exactly the video you need & most importantly this guy knows what he is doing as without a doubt he's a smart bugger!!

This is so helpful. the fact that someone takes the time to make these videos is seriously a money saver! so for all you youtubers making these type of videos THANK YOU 🙏❤️🔧😎👍❤️🔧🔧🔧

Thank you Chris! Where Chilton and Haynes books are near useless, your video contained every step, every pitfall, what to look for, how to test before full assembly and the full final assembly. The only thing missing was how to install the hidden problems; the blasted hood release and connecting the shift marker. Watching you hook up the shift marker is not the same as actually hooking the thing up ourselves. I finally managed to connect the wire by feel. Your video did give me the knowledge of what to feel and hook. Even with the difficult to assemble parts, the overall time to finish the job was in hours. Without your video it would have been days for me. Going in: I knew what wrenches and sockets I needed. I knew what bulbs I needed and ordered them before I desperately needed them. Plus, it fixed my missing brake warning light. Thank you!

Love your content Chris. 4 yrs later and this was still super helpful. haven't done this yet but I'm thinking I'll make a video response to me doing this my self. Making a non car guy become a car guy one step at a time!

Thanks again Chris. I followed your instructions and it was super easy to replace all the bulbs. It seems like a lot of work but it was all pretty simple once you know what to do.

Thank you Chris,, this was very helpful. All of that just to replace a light bulb, wow but it has to get done.

I just got a 2001 Ranger, and love it. I'm soooo glad you owned one too, Chris. All your Ranger vids are a huge help. Thanks for all you do.

Chris, I cannot thank you enough for finding out what size the smaller bulbs are. There's nothing listed in the manuals about what size they are and most videos don't care to even comment on what size they are. I have a few that are out (or removed cause of shady sellers) and wanted to find out what size they are before I took everything apart.

Love your video!!!. Helped me in fixing a couple of problems (dash lights and headlight switch replacement). Great work!!! Thanks!

This is by far my favorite channel on KZfaq. So helpful, especially for me and my 98 3.0 Ranger!

This is an awesome, easy-to-understand , complete and thorough video. Really good job! So happy to have found it!.

You’re vids are awesome and super detailed. Actually pointing out the important crap and not rambling on about crap nobody needs to know about. Just bought my first car for school and your tutorials are great. Thanks so much

450 dislikes? WHY???? this guy makes literally the BEST videos on how to do diy car fix stuff.

Chris, your videos are uniformly excellent. A common problem with 1st generation Ridgelines is a poorly lit center console HVAC gauge. Please consider doing a video on addressing that. BTW, I use an air compressor ratchet to remove multiple bolts and small magnetic catch trays. Saves time and helps reduce chance of small hardware rolling away and "disappearing.

I just did this to my 02 ranger following the video step by step and it worked great. The two connectors for the on/off switch and the dimmer are by the far the most tedious steps (the flat head is the only way you will get them undone). Definitely do the light test before screwing everything back together, I did this and found one of my bulbs wasn't fully snapped in place. As a result of the test I ended up saving a good amount of time not having to remove everything all over again. I have a very limited set of tools and I am quite inexperienced with car work so I went slow and was cautious not to break anything. Took about 3 hours, however, if I were to do it again I bet I could manage doing it in an hour or less now that I am familiar with the process. Lastly, I will note that I am one of the lucky few whose gear shifting plastic piece isn't broken, however, I still needed to tinker with it to have the indicator hover more accurately. Thanks Chris!

one of the best You tube videos on repair I have ever seen. Succient, throrough, and comprehensive, thank you.

The part about using LED's and having to turn them around is so helpful cause I think that's my problem... Chris really is the best DIY guy out here, thanks dude.

I did it! Now I can see my speed gas and everything! LOL Thank you for the video, very encouraging and good instructions. Very much appreciated since I only spent less than $20 on what would otherwise be a pricey fix. :D

Happy five year anniversary on this video- super helpful, keep doing what you do man!

Chris You are the only one that is smart enough to disconnect the battery out of all the videos I have seen on this subject. Right on Man! An ounce of prevention goes a long way.

I just completed this with your help man. I appreciate what you're doing. Keep it up buddy you'll be big.

I wish I had discovered your videos when you posted this. I would have fixed my old car's dashboard lights then! =). Awesome video as usual, I've been learning so much from you.

I have a 97 Ranger and your videos are priceless to me. I am doing this tomorrow. I ordered a used instrument panel bezel, and new light bulbs for the cluster, I am also going to fix my shift select indicator position. Thank you Chris for having this YT channel. You are awesome. Time to drink some wooder!

Well done, and thanks for posting. Did mine yesterday on a 2001 Ford Sport Trac. All of your videos are outstanding, and have been a big help in working on my old truck.

I've been planning to do this on my 98 Explorer since my oil side bulb is out. I was originally going to follow information on explorer forum, but having found this video I'm much more confident doing this project and not really worried about breaking anything now.

To appease your curiosity LEDs do not like being dimmed.

Thank you for this video, Chris! I have a 1999 Mazda B3000 Troy Lee and was down to only 1 working bulb in the gauge cluster. This video was a tremendous help and now I have all 6 main bulbs replaced this afternoon.

Excellent tutorial, thorough, concise, good steady camera work, clear articulate sound. 10 out of 10 Craftsman Wrench's for you lad!

You have a check engine light? No prob, just remove the bulb 😉

Just bought a 95 Ranger Splash... I'm so glad you made all the videos 👍👏👏

I own a 2000 ford ranger and I had changed 3 bulbs in the dashboard and the two on the ac 5 total. So I had no experience and the mechanics and dealerships will charge a fortune to do it, i decided to do it myself, it took me almost 6 hours to do it, but I did it with out breaking anything. I spent 24 dollars for the bulbs and it was done. Thanks for all your videos man.

Never mind Chris I'll leave my lights orange just like it came

Good lord!!!! I swear I miss my box Chevy...it was so easy to just remove the damn panel and replace the bulb!!

I had a 2002 Ford Ranger. I had MANY similar problems with it that you do, like the dash light being out in the same spot, gear indicator being offset, 3rd brake light being worn worse than normal, bad suspension, etc. I got rid of it because of all of these problems and have found your channel about a year later and wish I found it sooner. Crazy the problems are so similar. Great content

Chris, Excellent, excellent, excellent video! I love the detail. I hate videos that skip a step or are unclear and you shake you head and wonder, "Exactly what did he do?" I love the fact that you count each set of bolts. Thanks!

Hey Chris, this was a very informative video like always, you should but can you make a video of putting leds in the dash and changing out the faceplate of the drift sting ????

No wonder they charge a mint to replace a cheap bulb

Best video ever. You didn't miss a thing. Very helpful. Thank you Chris

Absolutely every video is a winner from start to finish. You just CANNOT beat a ChrisFix video.

Thanks again for this. I tackled this today on my Ranger. All total, it took me about one half hour to complete.

So thankful my 2000 Civic is so easy to disassemble

Chris, thanks for the good photography and comments about each detail!

I had no idea how to replace these bulbs until I watched this video. I had some trouble prying off the dimming harness but other than that the job was painless and took me about 2 1/2 hours to complete. I replaced 6 bulbs totaling just under $20...a huge savings compared to the bill I would have received from an auto repair shop. Thanks Chris!!!

It's like watching Sesame street while you count for screws everytime. Easier instructions compare to other guides. Thanks for sharing!

Was that a dirty engine bay and dirty terminals on the battery? This must not be Chris's truck.

Thank you Chris! I changed the dash bulbs for my 98 Ford Windstar. It's pretty much the same precedure regarding to the panel disassembly. And instead of halogen bulbs, I placed LED lights. It's such a change with LED. Subbed to your channel. Thank you!

I like you added the in depth part there, as if your other videos aren't in depth and highly informative.

You take a lot more care of your Mazda than I do myself

very helpful, thank you...

It's so satisfying to see all that plastic fit in place.

Watching this video brings me back memories of my uncle's old 95 Ford Ranger that passed away. He took really good of his truck just like you do yours. Miss him and that truck.

Such a nice DIY video! Great job! Thanks!

Can you make a video on how to fix clogged windshield washer spray nozzle?

One of the best guides I seen on youtube, thanks man.

Damn, whenever I have an issue, I go to Chris for kind of general info if I don't understand something, and this was exactly my solution for my Ford truck, dash dimming from the bulbs in the instrument cluster. Sure, I'll go to other resources for more specific stuff, but Chris's attention to detail definitely introduces you to the topic and might even be your solution entirely (given that most vehicles are the same with the way the dash works).

omg that's a lot of trouble to change a bulb. Good job!

Nice timing on this video - I was about to do this tomorrow on my 95 Ranger!

You're channel is a live saver bro. I have a '00 ranger and one by one my lights have been winking out. The truck has a ton of problems and your videos cover most of them. Keep up the amazing work.

To the Point. Great camera work. Very well-explained. Have never seen a video which presents cluster replacement which can be very intimidating to a novice. Great piece!

I've been a mechanic since 1985 and have about did it all. You do a real good job showing the steps on repairing things. I have a 2001 ranger I need to do that too now. One side of the tach is dark. I replaced them once and it was so sunny out I couldn't see if it was burning before putting it all back. Of course it did not work so I need to do it again, lol.

If you're having a hard time removing small light bulbs and your concerned you're going to break the bulb in you hand just wrap some duct tape around the bulb and pull on the tape hanging off the end of the bulb. Learned this while replacing climate control bulbs.

Thanks, extremely helpful.. I won't be doing it myself after watching your video.

Just what I was looking for and good video angles to see what you were doing and how it all comes apart and goes back together! Thanks!!

your vids are excellent

thanks for this. wished that I saw this video a lot sooner. had my dash board lights totally went out. had to drive at night with a flashlight pointing to show my speed. :/

I've recently successfully replaced the dashboard lights. Works like a charm, and saved a lot of money by doing it myself. Thanks a lot Chris!

Thanks for the step by step!!!! For lots of us...we only will do this once..so step by step is really comforting

Holy shit! It's been a number of years since I did any of my own work on a car. And I guess my age is showing but I can remember changing a dash light was as simple as laying down across the front seat, and reaching up behind the dash, unplugging a socket and removing a small bulb, replacing it with a new one and plugging it back in. The whole process took about 5 minutes. Who the hell came up with this better idea? Bulbs still burn out at the same rate. Which I grant isn't very often. But an hours worth of work to change one bulb? Hell yeah, I'm going to change every one of them.

Hey Chris - I had a 1999 Buick Century - the odometer mileage light or PRND321 lights did not light, had to solder some resisters on the circuit board, while I had every thing apart I did as you did changed each small bulb not just one , a little of a pain but better then going to get it repaired at a garage . Good Video - Keep Then Coming -

I do really like how you demonstrating and explain in detail as you go. Not like other guy who only talks.

Well Done Sir! I learned so much new stuff for my 2000 Explorer. Thank you so much and God bless you!

This worked on my 2004 nissan frontier. I couldn't find the lights on my 2012 Nissan frontier

Hi Chris. My dad has a 2001 Ford F-150, and his mileage is digital. How to you replace the lights on the odometer?

The best Car DIY channel. Crystal clear videos as always 👍

Excellent video, very clear. Thank you for taking the time to share this.

thank you so much really you save a lot of many thank again bro

I wanted more colorful dashlight as mine are just white and red arrows. But thats too much.

Pretty sure this was one of the first videos that got me hooked on the channel, needed to replace the dead bulbs on my dash cluster. Miss my old Ranger. Got totaled when someone hit me from behind and did too much damage to the body that their insurance said it cost more to repair than it was worth. It's been a while so I'm not 100% sure of the details, but I think I remember that if I wanted to fix it myself I'd have to get a salvage title since it was totaled so I took the money and put it towards my newer F-150.

I watched this video a couple times and then started taking out bolts. In less than 30 minutes, I replaced all but one bulb (because I ran out). Thank you so much!

Why didnt you just unscrew the black plastic piece around the instrument panal save you a lot of time and work than it is a easy fix in 5 minutes only to screws on the top facing to your window and on the bottum site are clips