SSMTL01

Does anybody know what size all of the bulbs in the dash/gauge pod are? I found a site that sells small LED bulbs for guages and wanted to see if it was possible to do a LED conversion without having to solder anything.

rezn8

I'm pretty sure I saw a post with specs on this around somewhere

magister

What all do you want to change out? The ones behind the gauge cluster are 74's and the ones behind the AC controls are T1's and T2's IIRC. some of the switches are T1's and something smaller. I ended up soldering since the it was easer to aim the LED's to fix the hot spots.

I was planning on finishing up my Gauge cluster tonight or tomorrow but here is a pic of my center console:



I have the doors all done but I haven't downloaded the pic onto my computer.

Blitz

Nice. Great minds think alike. One door left. Not doing the radio though.

Where did you get your LEDs from?

SSMTL01

wow looks great!!

So if i get these bulbs- will i have hotspots? I'd like to avoid soldering if possible.
http://autolumination.com/74.htm


Is there anywhere I can find a diagram of which bulbs go where?

PenancE

shaved bulbs would be better.

Tanginaglaz

Hey do you think you could make a DIY for the radio??

PenancE

theres diy, just search.

SSMTL01

how so? These bulbs are flat at the top

magister

I got them off ebay And they were really cheep.

I bought LEDs just like that but they were so dim I couln't read my gauages at certin times of day. They also had horrible hot spots. If you dont want to solder but want a diffrent color get the colored bulbs on that page. Also the needles get luminated from the same bulbs that light the back of the gauages so they will get dim when the light isnt red or white.

I going to do the gauge cluster tonight or tomorrow. Ill post a pic when its done.

SSMTL01

gotcha- thanks for the info!

Blitz

If you just want to do your Instrument Cluster (no soldering). This where I sourced mine from. This guy has EXCELLENT customer service.

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Tell Nate that Keith G. from Acurazine sent you.

SSMTL01

Link doesnt work..

Do you have pics of your set up?

Blitz

No but they look almost exactly like magister's.

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2003BlizAkTL

hey ssmtl01, when u do this, could u please post a diy, all the parts needed and a price, it seems ur doin it how i want to, thankz, also magister, how did u get behind the radios face, thanks people

Tanginaglaz

^yes!!!!

InspireUA5

The light under transmission shift gate plate doesn't work anymore...
After taking all parts out, I find there is only one light bulb underneath the "P,R,N,D5..."
Is that correct?
Also where can I find a replacement bulb for that instead of going to Acura dealer?
Can I change it to LED one?
Thanks.

Blitz

LEDautomotive's website outlines pretty much what you have to do. Soldering is the only thing I would call difficult. It's the things that aren't covered like the radio, door switches and seat heaters that might be a problem. But with a little knowledge of electricity and/or steady hand with a soldering iron...you should be fine.

Blitz

For that wide of an area it may be difficult to get 1 LED to properly light the whole thing. I would probably just call a dealer and tell them which bulb burned out. Shouldn't cost you more than 5 bucks.

LEDautomotive's website outlines pretty much what you have to do. Soldering is the only thing I would call difficult. It's the things that aren't covered like the radio, door switches and seat heaters that might be a problem. But with a little knowledge of electricity and/or steady hand with a soldering iron...you should be fine.