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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 12:49 PM
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How do i put L.E.D.S in my gauge cluster

hey guys im fairly new to the org i was wondering is there anyone who can give me the break down of how i put different color l.e.d.s into my gauge cluster. and where could i order the lights for it thanks
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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 01:06 PM
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that too^
but remove the cluster, turn the bulb pull it out,buy wedge leds done.

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Old Dec 16, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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Where are you located? I could do it for you.
Old Dec 16, 2009 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by TomZ
that too^
but remove the cluster, turn the bulb pull it out, if its wedge, buy wedge leds done.
dont think its that easy. otherwise there wouldnt be so many write-ups and how-tos on the project. anyone can swap a bulb, but theres more to it than that.
Old Dec 16, 2009 | 02:51 PM
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dont think its that easy. otherwise there wouldnt be so many write-ups and how-tos on the project. anyone can swap a bulb, but theres more to it than that.
No its exactly that easy, I have done it to my 4th gen, which i even replaced with a 97 cluster as a matter of fact.
its a standard T10 wedge bulb, replaced with T10 wedged leds with built in 12v resistors in its base.
LED replacement Merry Christmas http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=+we...leds&_osacat=0

Stock incandescent Bulb

blue leds


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dont think its that easy. otherwise there wouldnt be so many write-ups and how-tos on the project.
Theres always a easy way and a hard way to do things

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Old Dec 17, 2009 | 07:26 AM
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thanks bro for making it seem easy. but i heard its a pain.

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that too^
but remove the cluster, turn the bulb pull it out,buy wedge leds done.
Old Dec 17, 2009 | 07:28 AM
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i live in Schenectady new york that's near Albany, NY.

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Old Dec 17, 2009 | 07:30 AM
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dude that is so ****in sick. i cant wait until mine is done.


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No its exactly that easy, I have done it to my 4th gen, which i even replaced with a 97 cluster as a matter of fact.
its a standard T10 wedge bulb, replaced with T10 wedged leds with built in 12v resistors in its base.
LED replacement Merry Christmas http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=+we...leds&_osacat=0

Stock incandescent Bulb

blue leds



Theres always a easy way and a hard way to do things
Old Dec 17, 2009 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by TomZ
No its exactly that easy, I have done it to my 4th gen, which i even replaced with a 97 cluster as a matter of fact.
its a standard T10 wedge bulb, replaced with T10 wedged leds with built in 12v resistors in its base.
LED replacement Merry Christmas http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=+we...leds&_osacat=0

Stock incandescent Bulb

blue leds



Theres always a easy way and a hard way to do things
does each individual bulb light the gauge face AND needle?? if so thats prob why theres diff ways of wiring it. ill totally do this if i can keep my needles red. i didnt realize it was this easy. ive heard stories about the bulbs being different, and the led replacements all being junk.
Old Dec 17, 2009 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by anomaly117
does each individual bulb light the gauge face AND needle?? if so thats prob why theres diff ways of wiring it. ill totally do this if i can keep my needles red. i didnt realize it was this easy. ive heard stories about the bulbs being different, and the led replacements all being junk.


dude right that looks sick i got plans for mine but do i have to solder and do those bulbs just go right into places
Old Dec 17, 2009 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by maxi gone wild
thanks bro for making it seem easy. but i heard its a pain.
seem easy? are you that incapable of twisting a threaded light socket out?
Old Dec 17, 2009 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by anomaly117
does each individual bulb light the gauge face AND needle?? if so thats prob why theres diff ways of wiring it.
yes but if your going to waste time wiring just for your needles thats not very smart.

This is a REALLY EASY MOD
remove cluster


turn and pull the bulbs out


Old Dec 17, 2009 | 10:08 AM
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a how to in 30seconds
Old Dec 17, 2009 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by maxi gone wild
and do those bulbs just go right into places
yes they do....
Old Dec 17, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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Too far for me to help..

While your at it get some Indiglo gauges like me:

Old Dec 18, 2009 | 07:19 AM
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yes but if your going to waste time wiring just for your needles thats not very smart.

This is a REALLY EASY MOD
remove cluster


turn and pull the bulbs out


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a how to in 30seconds
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yes they do....















dude tom your awesome bro thanks for helping me out i appericate it yeah i put purple and pink l.e.d.s to match my h.i.d.s on my car.
Old Jan 20, 2010 | 08:55 PM
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quick and simple thanks
Old Jan 21, 2010 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
Too far for me to help..

While your at it get some Indiglo gauges like me:

Nice I really like those gauges compared to the stock ones. Where did you get them?
Old Jan 22, 2010 | 10:59 AM
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awesome. i cant wait to do these. i was ready to take it all apart and solder in leds like i did my window switches, but this seems much easier. so these will work in my 98?
Old Feb 8, 2010 | 08:44 PM
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Now let's see the right up for the 6.5 gen!
Old Feb 9, 2010 | 10:04 AM
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Nice I really like those gauges compared to the stock ones. Where did you get them?
I got them off eBay for $20 shipped.

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awesome. i cant wait to do these. i was ready to take it all apart and solder in leds like i did my window switches, but this seems much easier. so these will work in my 98?
In your '98 your gonna have to solder in LEDs.
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