LED Gauges Conversion
06-18-2009, 03:51 PM
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LED Gauges Conversion
Finally got around to doing this a few weeks ago. I totaly forgot to post this up. I've only seen a few other members that have done this. Everything was purchases as kits from ledautomotive.com. These guys are really great. Responded to my emails promptly and the customer service was great!
They have all the install instructions on there website, so I didn't need to do a write-up (thank god). This took about an hour with my buddies help. I've taken the dash apart several times so don't be afraid about that part, its just a little scary the first time. But so simple. Really happy with the results. Pictures don't do it justice cause it looks so good in person! Even adjusted the color on my Head Unit to match the same blue!
Picture didn't turn out real good for some reason. There are no hot spots at all! This picture really doesn't show it well. I'll have to try again with a diff cam so you can get the full effect!
They have all the install instructions on there website, so I didn't need to do a write-up (thank god). This took about an hour with my buddies help. I've taken the dash apart several times so don't be afraid about that part, its just a little scary the first time. But so simple. Really happy with the results. Pictures don't do it justice cause it looks so good in person! Even adjusted the color on my Head Unit to match the same blue!
Picture didn't turn out real good for some reason. There are no hot spots at all! This picture really doesn't show it well. I'll have to try again with a diff cam so you can get the full effect!
I'll get around to it sometime.
06-18-2009, 04:05 PM
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Yeah, if you weren't so far i'd offer to help man, I could take that thing apart with my eyes closed! I was freaking out the first time I had to do it to. As long as you take your time and aren't in a hurry you can't mess it up. Didn't scratch a thing, and it all goes back together nice and snug!
06-18-2009, 06:51 PM
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I did mine a while back and I could barley see anything and I used 12 leds when I get a chance Im doing CCFLs back there
How many Leds did you use to do yours ?
How many Leds did you use to do yours ?
06-18-2009, 11:38 PM
#13
Whats up with RDX owners?
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Yea, the first time I honestly thought I was going to crack it. But that panel is thick, so you cant break it unless you really try. Ive taken the dash apart numerous times.
LEDautomotive are good people. I used to have the blue kit, now I have whats in my avatar.
LEDautomotive are good people. I used to have the blue kit, now I have whats in my avatar.
06-19-2009, 04:52 PM
#18
Plus I had an aftermarket HU so I dont have to worry about the all the radio lights. I just changed the LED color on my HU to match.
06-19-2009, 05:07 PM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2pcs-...Q5fAccessories
06-19-2009, 05:12 PM
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Ive said this a million times and tried to save everyone cash. If you want to pay ledautomotive go for it but heres a link to the person I bought all of mine from, same quality and same brightness. Only downfall is its out of country so it takes a little bit longer to recieve. I can vouch that these are reliable since ive been running them for over 6 months. My grand total was about 40 dollars and thats because i ordered a LOT of extras.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2pcs-...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2pcs-...Q5fAccessories
06-19-2009, 05:24 PM
#21
I think there are 3 in the cruise control switch, 3 in the In the sunroof switch, 2 in the select/reset buttons, 1 in the seat heater buttons, about three or 4 in the climate controll if you have navi and one in the dimmer switch. I think that adds up to a total of eleven. For the autostick if you have it you need to custom make all the letters and numbers so that it is clear and the bulb size for that is a single 74, theres a how to on the tl side if I remember right.
If you want to see the way my dash lights up its in my pro in the photo album, I used all hyper white bulbs.
06-19-2009, 11:24 PM
#22
I just took a look at ledauto's install diagram to count the bulbs, for the entire gauge cluster the bulb size is 74 and that includes the turn signals and odometer. everything else is size T3 from the link that I provided. I would order about 8 sets of them for a total of 16 bulbs.
I think there are 3 in the cruise control switch, 3 in the In the sunroof switch, 2 in the select/reset buttons, 1 in the seat heater buttons, about three or 4 in the climate controll if you have navi and one in the dimmer switch. I think that adds up to a total of eleven. For the autostick if you have it you need to custom make all the letters and numbers so that it is clear and the bulb size for that is a single 74, theres a how to on the tl side if I remember right.
If you want to see the way my dash lights up its in my pro in the photo album, I used all hyper white bulbs.
I think there are 3 in the cruise control switch, 3 in the In the sunroof switch, 2 in the select/reset buttons, 1 in the seat heater buttons, about three or 4 in the climate controll if you have navi and one in the dimmer switch. I think that adds up to a total of eleven. For the autostick if you have it you need to custom make all the letters and numbers so that it is clear and the bulb size for that is a single 74, theres a how to on the tl side if I remember right.
If you want to see the way my dash lights up its in my pro in the photo album, I used all hyper white bulbs.
06-21-2009, 02:28 PM
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Whats up with RDX owners?
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Depending on the camera your using, you can set it to slow exposure, but you run the risk of getting blurry pics.
06-23-2009, 08:37 AM
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Gotcha. I never took any good pics of the blue LEDs when I had them. All of them were with my G1.
07-31-2009, 01:22 AM
#29
Alright, this took a really long time, but I finally got some decent pics! I used two different exposures to give you guys a good feel for what these puppies look like.
This first shot is what the light output looks like to the naked eye:
And this shot is a better representation of the true colors of the gauges. Its blown out with a higher exposure to show the color. But the first pick is what the light output actually looks like.
This first shot is what the light output looks like to the naked eye:
And this shot is a better representation of the true colors of the gauges. Its blown out with a higher exposure to show the color. But the first pick is what the light output actually looks like.
07-31-2009, 06:11 AM
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If you were to spend time and money into making a product, as well as making a guide for the product, and you found out that some people were purchasing product from another company, but using your guide, then you should feel as if you were getting ripped off
Pics look good, hope you enjoy the lights
07-31-2009, 08:13 AM
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Definitely have to put this on my 'to do' list. If I wanted the gauges to be white instead of blue would I just need hyper white lights and to remove the blue film with finger nail polish?
07-31-2009, 06:17 PM
#32
Don't feel like you got ripped off, you paid for great customer service and for the expertise. Also, other companies do not offer installation guides.
If you were to spend time and money into making a product, as well as making a guide for the product, and you found out that some people were purchasing product from another company, but using your guide, then you should feel as if you were getting ripped off
Pics look good, hope you enjoy the lights
If you were to spend time and money into making a product, as well as making a guide for the product, and you found out that some people were purchasing product from another company, but using your guide, then you should feel as if you were getting ripped off
Pics look good, hope you enjoy the lights
07-31-2009, 06:45 PM
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I think it looks pretty cool, I just don't think I could justify all the work needed to do it and the PITA it would be if one of them burns out lol
07-31-2009, 08:33 PM
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I would rate the difficulty of the install to be maybe a 5/10 at the most.
08-01-2009, 11:17 AM
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I had the blue, but it wasnt going with my theme, so I switched to red:
08-02-2009, 04:35 AM
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08-02-2009, 09:15 AM
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Haha, sometimes I feel like a pic-whore though 
I never was able to get a good pic of the blue dash. Thanks for the compliments.
I never was able to get a good pic of the blue dash. Thanks for the compliments.
08-02-2009, 10:03 AM
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i see these trick LED setups and want to do it but dont ever see anyone post a list of all the bulbs needed to do the conversion
can anyone make a list that says you need X t5 wedge and X t2 wedge and and and ?
can anyone make a list that says you need X t5 wedge and X t2 wedge and and and ?