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08-12-2003, 09:17 AM

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Another Interior lighting question :-)

Hey all, I have a 97 GXE, and I just completed the door switch LED conversion to blue. This looks really awesome! Kudos to whoever figured this one out!

Well, now that I have the door switches converted, the rest of the interior lights obviously dont match

So, what is the proper LED to use for the security light? I have searched on the test forum, and I have come up with two responses. Some have used the 3.7V and some have used the 5V LED. The people with the 3.7V, some of them have had it blow out and others have had it work fine. So what is the real answer? Should I just go with the 5V? What is the part number please?

As for the other interior lights, has anyone figured out a way to change all the center console lights to blue? I read somewhere that someone was going to use glass spray paint from walmart? Did this work?

Thank you for any responses!

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08-12-2003, 09:28 AM

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I just put in a blue 5V LED for my security light last night. I got it at Radio Shack for a couple bucks. That is the proper voltage if I am correct. Looks sweet

I wish I could do my window switches but I don't think it cn be done on a 98

08-12-2003, 06:58 PM

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Thanks for the response!

What about the other lights? Has anyone experimented with this glass paint or whatever it was? Are the lights behind the center console LEDs or bulbs?

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08-12-2003, 07:03 PM

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I would think that glass paint would block too much light, the bulbs behind the dash are dim as it is

08-12-2003, 07:08 PM

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So as of right now, there is no know swap for blue lights behind the center console?

08-12-2003, 07:10 PM

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the complete thread Here

Credit to 97'SEan

Here is a breakdown of the parts used for the complete Blue Led Project.

Gauges= 5 x 194 replacement leds
Shifter= 1 x 194 replacement led
Glove box= 1 x 194 replacement led
Trunk= 1 x 194 replacement led
Door lights= 2 x 194 replacement leds

Security= 1 x 5mm led
Window swt= 9 x 5mm leds
Dome= 3 x 5mm leds
Map= 3 x 5mm leds
Vanity= 4 x 5mm leds & 4 330 ohm resistors
Homelink= 1 x 5mm led
Keyring= 1 x 5mm led & 1 330 ohm resistor
Ashtray= 1 x 5mm led & 1 330 ohm resistor

Acc= 4 x 5mm led & 4 330 ohm resistors
2 x 3mm led & 2 330 ohm resistors

Hazard= 1 x 3mm led & 1 330 ohm resistor
Defroster= 2 x 3mm led & 2 330 ohm resistors
Dimmer= 1 x 3mm led & 1 330 ohm resistor
Cruise= 2 x 3mm led & 2 330 ohm resistors

Totals

194 leds= 10
5mm leds= 27
3mm leds= 8
330 ohm = 18

So what does all this cost?

194 leds= 10 @ 1.59 = 15.90 via superbright
5mm leds= 27 @ 1.02 = 27.54 via superbright
3mm leds= 8 @ 1.56 = 12.48 via eled.com
330ohm1/2w=18 @ .20 = 3.60 via radioshack

Total not including shipping = $59.52

Question is, can you afford not to do this?

08-12-2003, 07:49 PM

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Thanks a bunch!!! Thats exactly what I wanted to know!!!

08-12-2003, 07:59 PM

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Originally posted by bluemaxdriver4
Thanks a bunch!!! Thats exactly what I wanted to know!!!

Glad to help.

08-12-2003, 08:01 PM

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Araffio, it can be done, the fronts are same but the rears a little different, here my write-up...

Clicky

08-13-2003, 04:29 AM

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So what does all this cost?

194 leds= 10 @ 1.59 = 15.90 via superbright
5mm leds= 27 @ 1.02 = 27.54 via superbright
3mm leds= 8 @ 1.56 = 12.48 via eled.com
330ohm1/2w=18 @ .20 = 3.60 via radioshack

Total not including shipping = $59.52

Question is, can you afford not to do this?

"superbright"? Is that a site, store, or what? I've got some blue 194's already in my interior, but not nearly as bright as those in the photos. Where might one purchase some "superbright" blues?

10-24-2003, 10:16 PM

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I just bought 10 leds (5 Blue and 5 White) from www.Superbrightleds.com
Here's the product # for the 194 bulb replacement...wled-w (194)... They ship extememly FAST!!! I plan on putting them in the gauge cluster tomorrowm I'll post some pics...

10-25-2003, 06:40 AM

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http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ear+window+LED

does that thread help? if so should i add to the howto or if anyone does the rear to a 97+ wanna make a wirte up for me