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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 01:30 PM
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Dash/Gauge Bulb Sizes

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.
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 02:45 PM
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I'm pretty sure I saw a post with specs on this around somewhere
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 03:49 PM
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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.
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 05:13 PM
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Nice. Great minds think alike. One door left. Not doing the radio though.

Where did you get your LEDs from?
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 12:04 AM
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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?
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 01:10 AM
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shaved bulbs would be better.
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 01:23 AM
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Originally Posted by 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.
Hey do you think you could make a DIY for the radio??
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 01:32 AM
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theres diy, just search.
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by PenancE
shaved bulbs would be better.

how so? These bulbs are flat at the top
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 01:10 PM
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Nice. Great minds think alike. One door left. Not doing the radio though.

Where did you get your LEDs from?
I got them off ebay And they were really cheep.

Originally Posted by 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?
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.
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 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.
gotcha- thanks for the info!
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 02:20 PM
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If you just want to do your Instrument Cluster (no soldering). This where I sourced mine from. This guy has EXCELLENT customer service.

LEDs


Tell Nate that Keith G. from Acurazine sent you.
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Blitz
If you just want to do your Instrument Cluster (no soldering). This where I sourced mine from. This guy has EXCELLENT customer service.

LEDs


Tell Nate that Keith G. from Acurazine sent you.
Link doesnt work..

Do you have pics of your set up?
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 04:53 PM
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No but they look almost exactly like magister's.

Try This
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 12:06 AM
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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
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 01:14 AM
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^yes!!!!
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 06:34 AM
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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.
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 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
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.
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by 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.
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.

Originally Posted by 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
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.
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