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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 08:46 PM
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LED Guage Bulb Type?

hey guys, I searched around but only found stuff on reverse glows.

Are theses the bulbs i need to switch to led bulbs in my guages? If so, do I need 5, or is it more?

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...-x.html#photos
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Fool I showed you exactly what you need

194/168 (T10) LED bulbs are the ones you need for the '95-'97 analog clusters. Get the ones that I showed you with the 5 SMDs on each so you have no hot spots like me. Those are the exact same ones I used to achieve this:


#74 (T5) LED bulbs are for the '98-'99 digital clusters, but you'll have hotspots most likely. In order to not get hotspots, a bunch of 3mm or 5mm LED bulbs would have to be soldered in. The #74 (T5) LED bulbs can also be used for the key ring illumination.

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Old Dec 23, 2010 | 10:26 PM
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No resistors required for the gauges right ?
Old Dec 23, 2010 | 10:32 PM
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No resistors required for the gauges right ?
No sir! They're 100% plug and play for the '95-'97 guys.

You would only need resistors if you're soldering some in for the '98-'99 gauges.
Old Dec 23, 2010 | 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
Fool I showed you exactly what you need

194/168 (T10) LED bulbs are the ones you need for the '95-'97 analog clusters. Get the ones that I showed you with the 5 SMDs on each so you have no hot spots like me. Those are the exact same ones I used to achieve this:


#74 (T5) LED bulbs are for the '98-'99 digital clusters, but you'll have hotspots most likely. In order to not get hotspots, a bunch of 3mm or 5mm LED bulbs would have to be soldered in. The #74 (T5) LED bulbs can also be used for the key ring illumination.
Do you have a link to the ones that you used ?
Old Dec 24, 2010 | 12:57 AM
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No sir! They're 100% plug and play for the '95-'97 guys.

You would only need resistors if you're soldering some in for the '98-'99 gauges.
ugh... fml! hey chrisman i tried to locate you home boy that could help me with the solderng but i had no luck. is possible for a little help, por favor
Old Dec 24, 2010 | 12:36 PM
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Do you have a link to the ones that you used ?
Just look up 194 5 SMD insertcoloryouwant and you'll find them. You'll need 5 IIRC.

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ugh... fml! hey chrisman i tried to locate you home boy that could help me with the solderng but i had no luck. is possible for a little help, por favor
PM me whenever you get the chance.
Old Dec 24, 2010 | 03:09 PM
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Made this post before I got the answer from you Chris. And yea, im going with green, i tore apart the dash of a junk car at a yard today to make sure about the type.
Old Dec 24, 2010 | 03:23 PM
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Made this post before I got the answer from you Chris. And yea, im going with green, i tore apart the dash of a junk car at a yard today to make sure about the type.
Yeah now you know how simple it is
Old Dec 24, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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help? soldering? BLAM.GIF
Old Dec 25, 2010 | 11:19 PM
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No soldering needed !
Old Dec 26, 2010 | 12:13 AM
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http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...-x5.htm#photos


What do you think of these Chris ? Are these the ones your referring to ?
Old Dec 26, 2010 | 01:25 AM
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i will be experimenting with this in the very very near future(today) and ill let everyone know my results, with a write up (positive or negative results)
Old Dec 26, 2010 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by defiance
No soldering needed !
It all depends, some people still decide to go the soldering route if they can't stand hot spots on the '98-'99 gauges.

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http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...-x5.htm#photos

What do you think of these Chris ? Are these the ones your referring to ?
Those aren't bad, mine are essentially like that but they sit closer to the gauges. I'll try to get a link later.

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i will be experimenting with this in the very very near future(today) and ill let everyone know my results, with a write up (positive or negative results)
Let us know how it goes brotha.
Old Jan 2, 2011 | 10:15 PM
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Ok I got the bulbs I posted the link of in my previous post and put them in, so far so good ! And yes to confirm you will need 5 bulbs
for the gauge cluster.



Crappy cell pics don't really do it justice it looks a hell of a lot better in person.

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Old Jan 2, 2011 | 10:25 PM
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Now for the climate controls, what bulbs will I need if I were going to LED them out ?
I have the basic one not the automatic unit.
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