WRITE UP: climate control and dash bulbs 2000 limited

[dmauldin]

I'm in the process of swapping a few more LEDs in. I got the ash tray bulb in = perfect!
The transmission shifter, which says uses the same size bulb, is a much larger bulb.

In a 2001 limited, might the size for the transmission shifter bulb be different? It doesn't appear that the same LED will work - the base of the bulb I removed is 2x wider than the #74 base.

I know the chart don't lie, but...

These are the bulbs in question - from left to right (ash tray light, #74 LED, bulb removed from transmission shifter)
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[Twan]

A few things I've noticed so far with my 2000: the two 74s behind the climate control panel look like ass with a single LED. Might try one of the 3 LED ones, or find a way to wire a couple strips back there because the hot spots are terrible. Same with the ash tray bulb, the single directional LED doesn't do well in there, and there's a green plastic window that isn't removable. The bulb I got from superbrightleds was too big for the shifter plate bulb and actually broke the bulb holder when I applied moderate pressure, so I've got to replace that, or go with a strip underneath. Got the ECT and rear window switch done too, and the ECT button has a hot spot due to the way the bulb sits off at an angle. So far, not very pleased with the results.

 

[Twan]

Another thing I forgot. The cigarette lighter ring appears to be a non-removable bulb from the little grey plastic base, which of course shattered from the pressure or me pulling on it with my fingers. The only one so far that has worked fine is the rear window switch.

Thus is the bulb that's given me the lackluster results:

 

[Lug1]

OP/anyone:
For the three gauge bulbs - the chart states to use #24 bulbs, however, in the write up, you used #194 - which one of them would be the right bulb? - or both sizes will fit ?

Also, further in the discussion, it was mentioned that #74 might be used where #24 are required, but - no one confirmed it, can anyone confirm this?

In my case, I need to replace one of the gauge bulbs.

Thanks..

 

[GGFerrier]

Just ordered all my LED's. I like the stock colors so it's gunna look the same.

 

[JRZEE2000TR4LTD]

Just ordered all my LED's. I like the stock colors so it's gunna look the same.

There are no LEDs that look stock at least if your talking about the OEM green like in the gauge cluster.

 

[GGFerrier]

I meant same color combo. Not all one color like some guys do... OEM look.

 

[JRZEE2000TR4LTD]

OP/anyone:
For the three gauge bulbs - the chart states to use #24 bulbs, however, in the write up, you used #194 - which one of them would be the right bulb? - or both sizes will fit ?

Also, further in the discussion, it was mentioned that #74 might be used where #24 are required, but - no one confirmed it, can anyone confirm this?

In my case, I need to replace one of the gauge bulbs.

Thanks..

#24 in the gauge cluster. Autolumination has a variety #24 bulbs with multiple led arrays on them. #74s are way too small.

 

[JRZEE2000TR4LTD]

I meant same color combo. Not all one color like some guys do... OEM look.

Look at what?

 

[GGFerrier]

That's odd. I didn't post that picture. Haha

 

[GGFerrier]

Is this the bulb needed for the gauges?
https://www.superbrightleds.com/mor...ure-wedge-retrofit-rvb/2476/#/tab/PhotoViewer

 

[JRZEE2000TR4LTD]

Is this the bulb needed for the gauges?
https://www.superbrightleds.com/mor...ure-wedge-retrofit-rvb/2476/#/tab/PhotoViewer

I had those exact bulbs. They did the job but then I found these at autolumination

Instrument Panel Gauge Dashboard Colored Led Bulbs Lights Lamps

Go down to the 3x 5630 Samsung bulbs. I use those now.

 

[GGFerrier]

Go down to the 3x 5630 Samsung bulbs. I use those now.

Thank you sir... Just ordered them.

 

[JRZEE2000TR4LTD]

Thank you sir... Just ordered them.

What color are you getting. I used white. Really shows off the colors

 

[GGFerrier]

Dang it!

 

[GGFerrier]

Green.

 

[GGFerrier]

What color are you getting. I used white. Really shows off the colors

Thanks for the pic! I just called them and changed my order to white.

 

[Twan]

What color are you getting. I used white. Really shows off the colors

That looks pretty good. I know how difficult it is to take accurate shots in the dark, so I can't tell if that's a hot spot at the 2 on the tach and the 80-100 on the speedo. Are they uniform?

 

[JRZEE2000TR4LTD]

That looks pretty good. I know how difficult it is to take accurate shots in the dark, so I can't tell if that's a hot spot at the 2 on the tach and the 80-100 on the speedo. Are they uniform?

No it's a hot spot. Not really that noticeable to the naked eye. Very hard not to have hot spots with LEDs.

 

[Twan]

That's been my struggle lately, trying different LED bulb types to find the best compromise, but none have left me that satisfied so far.