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From: Springfield Virginia
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
It could just be that the actual light is that yellow incandescent bulbs give off. Buy a 194 led if you're pre 97 or a t5 neowedge led if you're 97+. If they don't work send them back. Superbrightleds is really good with returns.
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From: Springfield Virginia
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
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Originally Posted by rhettro
I Spent Less then $20 so far, I also ordered extras. But I have yet to do HVAC Controls.
Yes bulbs plug right in, I ordered form v-leds.com. They have Blue, Red, Amber, White, Ultraviolet, and Green.
I can confirm bulbs only for the 97-01 cherokees
5-#74's for the dash
2- #194's for the transfer case, and 4wd transfer case.
4 or 5? (depending on if you have a stock fog lamp switch) - Neowedge B (10mm) for the switches and HVAC (thank you LYKOS)
I also ordered 2-12led bulbs #1156 for the kicker panels. Might be overkill but a pair cost me $1.99+free ship off of ebay, So im not going to lose sleep if I dont like them.
LYKOS, do you know if my count for the HVAC/Switch lights are correct? The v-leds site has there T4 bulbs listed at 9.5 mm. So I might go to autoillumination as you suggested just to be sure.
Yeah I Am loving the deck. Installed it over the weekend along with 4-5.25" JL speakers. Ran New wiring to the doors and a usb cord from the head unit to the center compartment. Sounds awesome even with bluetooth connectivity. W ish I had Checked the LED size on the door lights!!!
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From: Bentonville, AR
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee
Engine: I6 4.0
On an 89 it will not just pull out like the 97+. Take off the plastic bezel, 4 "hidden" screws. Then there is the cluster screws. On the pre 97s there is a speedometer cable that needs to be removed from the back of the cluster. Then unclip the power cable, I don't know the actual name of it The big difference between the years is the speedometer cable.
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From: Springfield Virginia
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
On an 89 it will not just pull out like the 97+. Take off the plastic bezel, 4 "hidden" screws. Then there is the cluster screws. On the pre 97s there is a speedometer cable that needs to be removed from the back of the cluster. Then unclip the power cable, I don't know the actual name of it The big difference between the years is the speedometer cable.
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From: Libertyville, IL
Year: 1995
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
So how many 194's and 74's in total does one need for a 95? I'm doing every bulb possible on the interior except cabin lights and glove box. 
Sidenote: It's damn hard to find a true purple LED that doesn't look pink. Will post purplelicious pics.
Sidenote: It's damn hard to find a true purple LED that doesn't look pink. Will post purplelicious pics.
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From: Springfield Virginia
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
For hvac, switches and others I couldn't tell you. You'd have to take the lights and take a picture since I have a 98
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From: Northern MN
Year: 1990
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: Renix 4.0
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From: Springfield Virginia
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
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From: Gonzales, Louisiana
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I think I'm gonna try the white ones first. They aren't expensive enough for me to wrestle over which ones will make me happier. If they turn out a funky color, I'll just get the blue. I know it sounds silly, but I really want the needles and upper ends of the guages to retain their factory red colors.