The 74s I bought from 2 different stores didn't fit right, as they were too wide/large. I could force them into the socket connector, but it spread out the plastic sides such that I couldn't get the connector back into the back of the circuit board. Took them back to the store with the factory bulb, and it looked like #2723 (I think) was the closest size match. Wattage was a tad higher, but nothing major. The 2723s fit perfectly and worked great once I put it all back together.
@323 - this seems to be inline with that I've heard, so I won't generalize and say that 74s are wrong. I think it really does depend on the quality of the bulb you're buying. Good to have this info, I may look at the bulbs you suggested to replace the cheapo eBay ones I bought.Also, I didn't have fitment issues with my 74's. I suppose the size of the base varies by brand.
I only changed the four illumination bulbs (two smaller and two larger). I initially saw all of the others, as well as some of the open, unfilled slots in the back, but it makes sense now why those don't really need to be replaced unless they go out.
@323 - this seems to be inline with that I've heard, so I won't generalize and say that 74s are wrong. I think it really does depend on the quality of the bulb you're buying. Good to have this info, I may look at the bulbs you suggested to replace the cheapo eBay ones I bought.
Great! Simple fixes are the best fixes .I feel like dumb, find out that one of the plugs was not well connected, everything works fine after, thanks all!
Yeah, was doing that and more, to the point of giving up before breaking something or pulling wires from connector. But the "more than one way to skin a cat" method got the job done without any damage, lol.I always use a tiny flat head, push the locking tab down and gently pry.