Looked on the site for the T5 dont see them anybody got a part number....took out the whole thing and to see I couldnt take out the damn Bulb from the socket ....so need those T5's....

 

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Thanks...says not avaliable right now, checked ebay and ordered from there but coming from Hong Kong.....

 

Yeah, they're tough little guys to find. Here are a couple other links I've found. Link 1 and Link 2. I can't attest to the companies, but I thought I'd throw out some kind of results.

 

I purchased 5 of the T-5 wedge bases (from Hong Kong via Amazon) and FYI, the quality is NOT the same as OEM. The bulbs/LEDs fit fine, but you have to apply a different method to getting the wedge bases installed in your cluster.

With the OEM, you push it in until you are forced to stop, then easily turn to lock in place. Using the replacements, I had to push in and let it fall down a bit while I kept trying to turn to lock it in place. Finally you will reach the point where it may turn and you have to apply a bit more force. Lets just say that some of the plastic started shearing off.

I spent about half an hour trying to install these like I would the OEM, then realized they don't lock into position the same way.

 

Thanks for those, is there a certain way to turn the socket cause my lights are not working in the Speedo with the stock lights...

 

I tried green and it looks way good! you couldn't tell that the blue tint was there. i dunno about other colors though.

 

Got any pics by chance? And was it the same bulbs (superbrightleds.com) as my original post just in green or some others?

 

The items I ordered from D&M auto was way too expensive and they're too big, I assume incorrect PN.

 

Thread back from the dead Post up your results when you can.

 

I'm glad I went with these.

 

That's an OEM color, just brighter. I was expecting to like that config, too. Surprised that I didn't. Toe-may-toe, toe-mah-toe.

Man, you've got some low miles on that car, SupaFly. And here I thought my miles were light.

 

I don't remember the OEM color ever being "white", but it's been 9 years since they were new.

I took public transportation to work for the first 5 years having the car

 

They never were. Always a yellowish dim color. Over time, just got more dim.

I have same set-up 'warm white' and love it. Perfect amount of light at night.

 

Has anyone tried a colour yet??

 

Just busted a 2nd attempt with the t5 from Hong Kong they do not work and arent the same size as OEM damn it..off ebay..now got to check Amazon and see if they have them in stock....

 

I tried doing that with a single blue #74 led and i just had two major hotspots, glad you finally figured it out for us. i will be attempting this soon. Thanks man

 

My pleasure! I'm sure you'll love it.

 

thought I'd share my luck using the pink film over the clock, thanks to Rochester who hooked me up

 

Looks good! Same results(different time however) from the same gifting.

 

I'd like to do the same with my radio, but the desire can't seem to overcome the laziness.

Maybe when I see Tunermax in a few weeks, he'll give me some inspiration on how to do that.

 

Ha, you want me to help you overcome the laziness? I still haven't put the strip you sent me in

Looks great though, and the quality of it is amazing, much better than the cheap film I used before. Be sure to bring that stuff with you when you come, we'll put it in the ACC while you're here.

 

Good idea. Will do.

 

Me likes... need to do mine.

Same here. What film did you go with again? I don't want to search through all the pages...

 

Freaking lazy-azz. Here:

 

Well, I decided the Radio Shack mod I did to my HVAC was too bright for my tastes and did not flow well with the warm white dash LEDs (74-WWHP3) or my stereo, so I ordered some red NEO4-R LED's and swapped out my DIY LEDs. Also replaced courtesy bulb under HVAC with a 74-WWHP3 to flow with dash.

Much more pleased with results...

BEFORE: Radio Shack LED mod...


AFTER: RED NEO4-R replacements... (crappy cellphone)

 

^ Wow that turned out quite well, red is one of the 'darkest' colours you can use, and it still looks quite vibrant. The 'courtesy light' (is that what we've decided to call it? I'm never sure) is super bright, those little bulbs never cease to amaze me

 

I'm just happy that the red's are the same exact color and brightness between the HVAC and the Sony. I almost went with the HP NEO's which are 6 lumens vs. these which are only 2 lumens. Glad I didn't...

 

Still waiting on this, colour testing is a much needed part of this thread.

 

whent on the super bright led website to try an order the warm white led's, but i cant seem to find them im looking for the warm white i think it's the 74-WWHP3, if anyone can help can even seem the the correct page to add them to the cart lol

 

That's correct. On the page it should say "Warm White" right next to the 74-WWHP3 if you look here. Then when you actually click "See Prices" you'll see some colored squares to choose your color and it's the beige/white looking one. When you hover over it, it should say "Warm White". Just make sure you click the right one before checking out.

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...2F74-xHP3.html

 

Thanks bro much appreciated, so these are just directly swap correct no modification at all.

 

Correct. Twist out old ones, pop bulbs out and insert LEDs, twist back in. Might have to flip the LED in the socket if they don't light up since they only go one way.

 

Cool man just placed the order can wait to slap these babys in

 

i'll try to get some pics up soon but ya it was the same bulbs

 

That would be great

 

Always nice to see quality photography. Well done, Tomcat.

Hmm... "tomcat". Java geek, maybe? Or fighter-jet enthusiast?



Or maybe you just like cats?

OT... yeah. Sue me.

 

Yeah, they are not inverted like the OEM ones are... The contacts are on the wrong side.

I managed to keep 2 OEM sockets in decent shape, so my gauges look good, now I'm just missing the trip and temp bulbs.

There may be a way to make the Hong Kong bulbs fit. Let me know what you find for replacements.

 

Ordered the ones from Amazon still from Hong Kong but different company hope they work going to give them a shot in a day or two just have to find where the hell I put the LEDs....

 

EDITED.

I should've read the entire thread. Found the answer.