Have you changed your AC Control Lights?

**NoLimitzInd** · 03-04-2008, 04:46 PM

I just ordered mine, I will let you know as soon as they come in.

nyomouth · 03-04-2008, 06:43 PM

I did mine

SirDoubley · 03-11-2008, 06:56 AM

How did you take the center trim piece off ? did you just pull it or did you use any kind of tool ?

nyomouth · 03-11-2008, 10:44 PM

Sorry this is my first attempt at a write up sorry if the pics are dark

First remove the silver trim around the shifter by pulling up on it ( It may take some force to do it)

with trim

without trim

Next remove the trim around stereo

with trim

without trim

After that there is a small trim piece just under the stereo pull to remove it

with trim

without trim

Then remove the 1 screw on the left side ( Philps )

the part the scrw was holding in lift up just enough to were you can slide te a/c controls out as it is hold one side of them

last pull the sliver trim around the a/c knobs to using caution as there are cable connected. You will have to remove the two control cables to change two of the leds.

Finally reverse to reassemble

Hope this helps some

WhiteNoise · 03-12-2008, 01:13 AM

Damn good timing sir thanks!

WhiteNoise · 03-12-2008, 03:48 PM

After I changed out my lights I got the gearing off on the AC knob. Any ideas or tips on how to fix that?

nyomouth · 03-12-2008, 05:05 PM

Ihave you tried to pull it of and put it back on. Oterwise I have no idea sorry

WhiteNoise · 03-12-2008, 05:13 PM

Yeah I will mess with it more. Needless to say I feel like an idiot.

SirDoubley · 03-13-2008, 12:28 AM

Damn, i must be doing something wrong cause ive tried yanking at that thing and i cant even get my fingers under it. I ordered a trim removal piece to get under it without damaging anything. Should i just yank on that thing or what ? how did you get your fingers under it ?

protocold · 03-26-2008, 03:22 AM

cool color mod~ thanks Liesjemt

sybertiger111 · 03-26-2008, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirDoubley

Damn, i must be doing something wrong cause ive tried yanking at that thing and i cant even get my fingers under it. I ordered a trim removal piece to get under it without damaging anything. Should i just yank on that thing or what ? how did you get your fingers under it ?

just pull like a mother.....you wont break it!!! remove the piece around the gear shift first though!!!!!

XweaponX · 04-20-2008, 10:39 PM

I found PLCC -2 Blue bulbs here:

http://www.unique-leds.com/index.php...roduct_id=1681

Aaron93 · 05-14-2008, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lvbitwiz

http://autolumination.com/74.htm
Neo - Wedge LED Instrument Panel Bulbs Type A, B & C
Choose type B

yes, and before you ask, they are PLCC-2 type LEDs search ebay or try mouser electronics

I noticed that your Tack, fuel, and Temp Gauges are not lit up. Did you not have the LED installed yet or is there a problem with changing them out?

GregS · 05-14-2008, 11:21 PM

Looks like they are changed to me, look closely at the base of the needles, it glows blue. Probelm is if you don't change the gauge overlay when you change the bulbs you still have ornage numbers that are no trying to be back lit with blue light. just doesn't show up very well. I just finished mine this afternoon and the same thing. Fortunately I have a set of gauges coming from Jason that will take care of this.

As a side note. Has anyone figured out what type of LED is used in the steering wheel radio control and radio, they are the same, or the window switch?

Lvbitwiz · 05-15-2008, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Aaron93

I noticed that your Tack, fuel, and Temp Gauges are not lit up. Did you not have the LED installed yet or is there a problem with changing them out?

wow...that's an old photo

here's a more up to date one, I got rid of my old face from Jason and updated it with one I did instead

you'll notice the needles are still dim, the red plastic really attenuates the blue light, but I'm having some clear needles made up, pics to follow

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregS

Looks like they are changed to me, look closely at the base of the needles, it glows blue. Probelm is if you don't change the gauge overlay when you change the bulbs you still have ornage numbers that are no trying to be back lit with blue light. just doesn't show up very well. I just finished mine this afternoon and the same thing. Fortunately I have a set of gauges coming from Jason that will take care of this.

As a side note. Has anyone figured out what type of LED is used in the steering wheel radio control and radio, they are the same, or the window switch?

1206, but a plcc-2 will fit

Aaron93 · 05-15-2008, 08:24 AM

Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!

Where did you get your overlays?

GregS · 05-15-2008, 10:30 AM

Looks much nicer with the numbers showing through.

Thanks for the LED size. I'll try one of my spare PLCCs on the steering wheel control. Don't have enough extra fro the radio and I plan on changing it anyway.

Aaron93 · 05-15-2008, 10:39 AM

IF you change the one in your Steering Wheel Control PLEASE DO A DIY!!!!!!

GregS · 05-15-2008, 04:17 PM

Actually it's pretty easy to get to, I took it apart yesterday to look at it.

All you need to do is undo the two Torx bolts on either side of the back of the steering wheel and the airbag/horn assembly will come right off. From there you can see the one phillips screw holding the radio controls in. Once the screw is removed pull hard as the locater pin is very tight. Unplug the harness from the column and the horn and then remove the two phillips screws ont he back of the switch assembly and you can pull the circuit board right out and re-solder the LED. Install is the reverse of removal of course.

Obviously disconnect the negative terminal of the battery before starting this just to make sure you don't set off the airbag.

When I get around to it I'll post a How-to in the DIY section. Maybe tomorrow morning.

Aaron93 · 05-15-2008, 09:42 PM

Thanks!! I get nervous when it comes to Air bags!! So all you have to do is disconnect the neg term on the battery?