That was trial by error. Lol. got it backwards the first time.
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DIY: Interior LED swap (cluster, HVAC, switches, window, *steering wheel)
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That was trial by error. Lol. got it backwards the first time.
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I ended up using a 9V battery to figure it out. Worked like a charm.
techoguy
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Here's my LED conversion. I used blue light filters to make the outer ticks blue, to make the LCD screen blue, and painted the needles.
And for the 12v conversion for the center console LCD I just connect the blue LEDs to the "mode" LED socket. I thought they were to bright so I don't have an LED behind the mode btns anymore.
Here's a look at what I did to make the LCD LEDs 12v and dimmable:
Some views of the blue light filters cut and put in place on the back of the display:
Link to the filters used:
12 Pack - Colored Overlays, Lighting Filter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LXKZ95Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_GVFwybB7PR92G
[MENTION=59048]S p a r k y[/MENTION] the filters worked great
And for the 12v conversion for the center console LCD I just connect the blue LEDs to the "mode" LED socket. I thought they were to bright so I don't have an LED behind the mode btns anymore.
Here's a look at what I did to make the LCD LEDs 12v and dimmable:
Some views of the blue light filters cut and put in place on the back of the display:
Link to the filters used:
12 Pack - Colored Overlays, Lighting Filter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LXKZ95Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_GVFwybB7PR92G
[MENTION=59048]S p a r k y[/MENTION] the filters worked great
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S p a r k y
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[MENTION=146970]techoguy[/MENTION] link to the filters? That looks awesome! Nice work!
techoguy
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Thanks! I added the link to the post. I planned on writting a more full write up, but haven't had time yet.
CookieRoe
Senior Member
Nice, can't wait to see your writeup!
DisguisedRope
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Here's my LED conversion. I used blue light filters to make the outer ticks blue, to make the LCD screen blue, and painted the needles.
And for the 12v conversion for the center console LCD I just connect the blue LEDs to the "mode" LED socket. I thought they were to bright so I don't have an LED behind the mode btns anymore.
Some views of the blue light filters cut and put in place on the back of the display:
Link to the filters used:
12 Pack - Colored Overlays, Lighting Filter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LXKZ95Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_GVFwybB7PR92G
[MENTION=59048]S p a r k y[/MENTION] the filters worked great
That's awesome! I want to do that but with red instead of the blue.
CookieRoe
Senior Member
Pretty much what I did, only I used LED strip.
After I did my 12V mod and wired it another 12V source, I pretty much lost the ability to dim the display. Mine are pretty bright at night and sometimes obnoxious. I was going to hook mine up to dimmer and then "somehow" how that dimmer to an OEM dimmer (same as the dash light dimmer on our rigs). I wish I were more proficient at electronics.
Keep us posted!
Warden_jp? I ordered LEDs from that fleabay seller YEARS ago for my Honda. I remember they took a while for them to come in (from China). Anyway, those LEDs didn't last long. Hopefully his products are better now.
Good Luck
97BlackAckCL
Elite Member
Very nice job, that is one of the prettiest displays I've ever seen done!
MrTom
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Secret to removing bulbs from switches
Have the switches out for the rear window and center lock and bulbs in hand.
Am sure the answer is simple but I can not figure out how to get the bulbs out.
Have read all the posts I can find.
Since the bulbs are on the underside of the switches they are locked in there and have tried twisting ,pulling and pushing the bulbs.
Any info as to how to remove the bulbs would be appreciated.
Thanks
:shrug:
Have the switches out for the rear window and center lock and bulbs in hand.
Am sure the answer is simple but I can not figure out how to get the bulbs out.
Have read all the posts I can find.
Since the bulbs are on the underside of the switches they are locked in there and have tried twisting ,pulling and pushing the bulbs.
Any info as to how to remove the bulbs would be appreciated.
Thanks
:shrug:
Never thought about using lighting gels, and I am a lighting guy.
That price on the Amazon link is kinda high though.
If there is a Theatrical Lighting shop in your area you should be able to pick a 20" x 24" sheet for $8 or $9.
Check out Rosco
Rosco - Roscolux
or Lee Filters
Complete Colour Range for LEE Lighting Filters and Gels
TONS of color choices
Some lighting shops might have enough of one color in off-cuts to sell cheap or give away.
That price on the Amazon link is kinda high though.
If there is a Theatrical Lighting shop in your area you should be able to pick a 20" x 24" sheet for $8 or $9.
Check out Rosco
Rosco - Roscolux
or Lee Filters
Complete Colour Range for LEE Lighting Filters and Gels
TONS of color choices
Some lighting shops might have enough of one color in off-cuts to sell cheap or give away.
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S p a r k y
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twist and pull out, they are inserted on the sides. I hope you realize that.
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techoguy
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You should be able to use a flat head to twist it about a quarter to half turn then they fall out. You may have to use some needle nose pliers to pull them out but it shouldn't be hard (don't pull to hard)
Here's my LED conversion. I used blue light filters to make the outer ticks blue, to make the LCD screen blue, and painted the needles.
Some views of the blue light filters cut and put in place on the back of the display:
Link to the filters used:
12 Pack - Colored Overlays, Lighting Filter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LXKZ95Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_GVFwybB7PR92G
[MENTION=59048]S p a r k y[/MENTION] the filters worked great
Do you think I could use a filter over the OEM orange LEDs and it come out looking similar to yours? I may have to play around with this as its alot less involved than changing out LEDs.
techoguy
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Probably not because the LEDs are only outputting the orange color. So if you try to use say a blue filter which only allows blue to pass through it, the orange LEDs don't give off blue to pass through. But I haven't tried and I don't know the specific wavelengths the LEDs produce. If you use a red filter it may work. it would be easy enough to test it.
MrTom
Member
banilla16
New member
taking the plunge with replacing my LCD and cluster panel burnt out lights with the LEDs that you suggested. $16 bucks for:
2x for LCD screen
1x for 4x4 switch
3x HVAC back light control
1x rear defrost
1x recirc
1x rest/mode on clock
1x rear window switch
1x for DAC switch
1x for diff lock switch
1x center console shift indicator
1x glove box
1x cup holder
and not having to do the 12v modify sounds like a win
Thanks [MENTION=46728]magert54[/MENTION] and [MENTION=142282]ZebRuaj[/MENTION] for your posts
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*Kevin C.
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Here's my LED conversion. I used blue light filters to make the outer ticks blue, to make the LCD screen blue, and painted the needles.
And for the 12v conversion for the center console LCD I just connect the blue LEDs to the "mode" LED socket. I thought they were to bright so I don't have an LED behind the mode btns anymore.
Here's a look at what I did to make the LCD LEDs 12v and dimmable:
Some views of the blue light filters cut and put in place on the back of the display:
Link to the filters used:
12 Pack - Colored Overlays, Lighting Filter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LXKZ95Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_GVFwybB7PR92G
[MENTION=59048]S p a r k y[/MENTION] the filters worked great
That looks great! I want to do mine like that too but instead of blue I would want either the white or light green. But then again the blue looks great too.
06 T4R SE V8 4WD SM
banilla16
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So my dumbass on the DAC light shorts the whole dash and rear lights. Guess who is going to get a new 10a fuse in the morning?
This dude
Otherwise the swap was going fine, until that, and when I realized that I was sent the wrong neo bulbs for the cup holder and shift indicator
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