This bulb is a the same diameter, a few mm shorter, and just a bit brighter than OEM...at least brighter than the bulb in the 1996 switch I compared it to.
There are a couple of existing DIYs out there that have GREAT tips for disassembling the switch and soldering in new bulbs, but they only went half-way by using CLEAR bulbs from RadioShack...not acceptable in my world.
In essence, pop off the front cover of the switch, use a couple of small screw drivers to pry the short sides of the back end of the switch housing out a bit to release the circuit board. If you have a few extra hours and hate messes, glue a toothpick to the burnt out bulb. If you're in a hurry and don't care about messes break the burnt bulb and grab onto the internals with a good pair of forceps. Using a FINE tipped soldering iron, unsolder the burnt bulb while pulling out softly. Use a solder vacuum as necessary. With the old bulb out, use a loop or maginifying glass to verify the holes in the PC board are open enough to accept the wire leads of the new bulb. Tin the leads of the new bulb, insert into the holes on the PC board, solder up, and clip the leads.
MCM's minimum shipping charge was $7.50, so I ordered up a bunch of bulbs. Let me know if you need one or two...I could even be convinced to R&R the bulbs in YOUR switches if you make it worth my time.
Feel free to email with any questions or needs for clarification.
