is there a how to. or what leds replace stock one behind the speedo, rpm, gas gauge and so on. can you post a link to it or pm me with it.

 

Somebody else asked for this too a couple months ago. He couldn't find the answer either. Its hard ****

 

It's not that hard, I am doin mine in a few weeks. After my tech and I get done makiing the Vias Plates. We will be selling this mod as well but if you want to do it yourself take you cluster apart and find out what size LED's you need order them and solder them in.

 

It's not that hard but it's a lot of work...here's a good pic of the LED's, oh and there's hundreds of them.

 

Instrument cluster and information screen require the PLCC 4 single color LED's (approximately 65 or so), the door switches and some of the heat and air controls require the PLCC 2 LED's (approximately 40 or so), the remaining LED's in the radio-heat and air controls are the 8506 led and are very tiny (approximately 60 or so). You will burn a few while in the process of re-soldering. Hope it works for you.

 

There is a guy here on the org that does it. If you are close to him you can drive to RI or just send him the board I guess.

His name is GEC.

 

i work in ri as a tech at an acura dealer. i just wanted to know easier ways to remove cluster. and what leds go in relpace of stock ones. i think one of my questions was answered. Instrument cluster and information screen require the PLCC 4 single color LED's (approximately 65 or so). thanks

 

oh whats the best soldering tool. fine point ??? propane solderer, or a outlet kind. any comments

 

When I did mine I used the fine point and due to the fact that there are so many LED's and the time involved in the desoldering and soldering, you will have to keep the point filed sharp because the point starts to break away due to soldering iron staying hot for hours on end. It is a good idea to have a patient helper to help remove the LED's as you heat up the contacts. I actually used two irons(one for each side of the LED) and it made it easier to remove the LED's and to install the new ones straight and flat.

 

He is missing in action.

 

does any1 actually know GEC? seems like sumthin happened to him...hopefully nothing serious. odd to be missing this action when he would be in demand as much as right now

 

He got busy with other things and has left the org. He has been MIA for over a year now...

 

bringing back an old thread... do you know the watts of the leds you need and the size. i've been looking around (SMT) leds some are 8mm and different watts...

 

Hey guys, I don't mean to go off on a tangent but how do I go about purchasing the overlays from Bluebat?

thanks

 

Look up his member info....or look through some threads and you will find one about it.

 

lol why high jack the thread lol... i'm looking for 8506 leds everywhere i can't find em... help!!

 

yes i am dying to do this mod myself. i already have the soldering tools an with my electrical background im more than confident i can do this mod no problem. all i need to know is exactly what type of leds i need an where to purchas then. i have a avic d3 so i dont need the radio ones, but ill need the speedo, ac controls an the narrow upper info screen. i have an 07 se. oh an i guess the doors too. to do the steering wheel controls will make it 100 percent uniform but im not too sure about taking apart the steering wheel. OH! an the shifter lights, its only one white bulg covered with a amber shell that lights up the shifter. i have no idea how i can make it blue.

 

You will need the radio ones, one you add the D3 these stay in place....
Oh nevermind, you have an 07.

 

Hey man, I can find and get both of the PLCC's.....but, the 8506. Is that a part # for someone or is it a footprint or what?

 

IIt is an LED but it is not very common. You can get the 0603 and it will work just as well.

 

where are you all finding the plcc's and 856' or 0603's

 

you can get them from digikey......not sure if you need a account or not but, if you need some help PM me and we can look up the price and get them shipped to you for whatever they cost me.

www.digikey.com

 

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