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2000MaximaSE Jun 9, 2008 11:37 PM

White Led's in Clock and HID's PICS
 
Got bored tonight so i snapped off some pics of my HID kit and clock after i put white LED bulbs in it..

The LED's are from autolumination, type b white led
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...onics/i301.jpg

The HIDs are a 6000k hit and the output is REALLY good with minimal glare
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...onics/i302.jpg

Its hard to get a good night time shot but they are really bright and you can see the color is pretty cool.. The fogs are 4 dollar amber h3 bulbs from autolumination.. They arent is300 yellow but they are more yellow than stock
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/k...onics/i303.jpg

ZGadson Jun 10, 2008 06:21 AM

I like the LEDs in the clock. Mine are actually out, so I need to replace them. How many LEDs does it take?

n3985 Jun 10, 2008 06:44 AM

2 LEDs, been too lazy to do the mod even though I already bought the bulbs haha.

So you pop off the center vents from the side, then just life the top piece up and remove clock right?

essential1 Jun 10, 2008 07:47 AM

It looks like it was suppose to come that way. I've been meaning to switch to led interior lights for a while. But I know nothing about them what-so-ever and i've been too lazy/busy to research that. :p

Norkoastal Jun 10, 2008 09:42 AM

Im sold.. Those are 1000 times better looking than stock... Any tips on install??? I would really hate myself for scratching the vents up for swapping a bulb, lol...

2001i30 Jun 10, 2008 10:28 AM

I looked on the website but cannot tell which bulbs are required. Can you please let me know?

ZGadson Jun 10, 2008 01:13 PM

Someone asked in my navigation thread about how to get to the clock. Here's what I posted:

It's easier than it sounds to get to the clock, and you don't even have to take the nav screen out because its not connected to the dash piece at all - just make sure the screen is down when you work on it. Pry off the vent piece (works best to pry with a cloth/flat screw driver on the left side of the vent btwn the dash and vent piece). There are only two screws that hold the top cover on that hides the navigation screen. Unscrew them (they're right in the front and you'll see them when you pull off the vent) and the top dash piece should snap out if you pull it toward you and slightly up. The rest is self explanitory.

Norkoastal Jun 10, 2008 02:17 PM

Thanks for the info Z... For the folks looking for the bulbs here is the link.. http://autolumination.com/74.htm halfway down look for

Order Neo Wedge Based LED Bulbs (shown above): $2.99 ea.

2001i30 Jun 10, 2008 02:40 PM

Thanks! They look great.

McSteve Jun 10, 2008 04:30 PM

hey! i was wondering about that! I asked somewher before and someone said that the clock didn't have bulbs! (Or LEDs for that matter). but My reading lights, the once close to the sunglass holder are out too. Is there a possibility of a fuse being broken?

ZGadson Jun 10, 2008 06:19 PM

The clock lights are on the same fuse as the dash/gauge lights, and interior illumination (including the map lights) is on its own fuse. It's just a coincidence that they're both out.

dineth00i30 Jun 10, 2008 06:45 PM

what color are the clock lights from the factory? i've never seen them in my car, when i fist got the car i thaught infiniti is really stupid for not putting a light in there but after a while i realized maybe the bulb is out. this sounds like a good little project for my right now. About hid's, for some reason our non-hid head lamps really dont glare as much as other cars that i ve seen on the road.i actually came straight towards my car and it didnt bother me at all but when im driving at night i can see from the side my car lighting up houses and stuff.

Max-it-up Jun 10, 2008 07:17 PM

hey i have a green i35 and i put green led in my clock

Max-it-up Jun 10, 2008 08:55 PM

I have the alien glow thing going on
http://usera.imagecave.com/haystak/fro053-copy.jpg
and this is a pic of my dash, i modified the trim i had in my maxima
http://usera.imagecave.com/haystak/fro052-copy.jpg

2000MaximaSE Jun 10, 2008 09:08 PM


Originally Posted by Norkoastal (Post 6458469)
Thanks for the info Z... For the folks looking for the bulbs here is the link.. http://autolumination.com/74.htm halfway down look for

Order Neo Wedge Based LED Bulbs (shown above): $2.99 ea.


Actually make sure you look for

Neo - Wedge LED Instrument Panel Bulbs Type A, B & C

(Note to choose the correct bulb, measure the diameter of the base)

Choose type B and whatever color you want.. I went with super white..

The install is really easy. I found it easier to turn the vents down and put my fingers in there and yank strait out :) After that you will see 2 screws to remove the top trim. There is no need to remove the clock from its trim. Just turn it around and the bulbs will looks like 2 grey screws.. When you install the new leds make sure you try them out before you re assemble the dash.. There is a 50/50 chance they wont work the first time as the led contacts are polarity specific. If it doesnt work the first time just turn the bulb around.

ZGadson Jun 11, 2008 07:14 AM

Purple might look cool. Im all for things no one else has done.

Red LED = too Pontiac
Blue LED = too ricer
Teal LED = too Chrysler 300m (those even have an analog clock in the dash, too).

Now purple LEDs for the clock, there's an idea!

dragongirl Jun 11, 2008 11:49 AM

HHhhmmm... so what you guys are saying is my I35's clock shouldn't be pitch black at night? I guess I am in need of a light source in there. any suggestions. :lol:

Norkoastal Jun 11, 2008 11:59 AM


Originally Posted by dragongirl (Post 6460365)
HHhhmmm... so what you guys are saying is my I35's clock shouldn't be pitch black at night? I guess I am in need of a light source in there. any suggestions. :lol:

Go White LED :D. Im biased since my license plate and almost every other bulb on my car has been swapped to LED's.

Nakulbhatt87 Jun 12, 2008 06:53 PM

+1 for white leds in the clock!!!

Teecee Jun 13, 2008 09:21 AM

Does anyone know if these bulbs will work to replace the lights in the reading lamp by the sunroof?

Norkoastal Jun 13, 2008 09:33 AM


Originally Posted by Teecee (Post 6465089)
Does anyone know if these bulbs will work to replace the lights in the reading lamp by the sunroof?

Nope.. I heard thats a custom job... I want to pop the bulb out to see why a standard 194 wont fit... Someone in the 5.5 crowd was selling kits that fit up in the map lights and the courtesy lights ont he doors.. HE hasn't got back to me on the map lights so I dont know if he is stocking anymore.

dineth00i30 Jun 13, 2008 09:46 AM

^^^ i think paradox systems are selling LED's for our dome lights. im not 100% sure but i think i saw them.

2001i30 Jun 16, 2008 04:05 PM

Ordered the bulbs, followed the instructions found in this thread and installed the LEDs. With the exception of removing a stuborn bulb it was an easy mod. Thansk for the advice and input.

essential1 Jun 17, 2008 07:56 AM


Originally Posted by 2001i30 (Post 6469354)
Ordered the bulbs, followed the instructions found in this thread and installed the LEDs. With the exception of removing a stuborn bulb it was an easy mod. Thansk for the advice and input.

So as far as swaping the actual bulb. Is it a direct swap?

Norkoastal Jun 17, 2008 09:21 AM


Originally Posted by essential1 (Post 6470391)
So as far as swaping the actual bulb. Is it a direct swap?

Yup.. Once the light is free the new bulbs screw right in.. The rubber cover on the stock bulb is not needed for the led's. They look awesome..

I am thinking I might also try to swap the bulbs in the climate control/radio to match up the clock and the shifter...

2001i30 Jun 17, 2008 10:53 AM


Originally Posted by essential1 (Post 6470391)
So as far as swaping the actual bulb. Is it a direct swap?

Yes. They look exactly the same as the OEM bulbs. Very straightforward. I had to remove the clock b/c one of the bulbs was sticking and it was easier to get out that way. Otherwise, very easy.

Teecee Jun 18, 2008 09:47 PM

I just did mine. Took 5-10 minutes. Wow, what a difference. Thank you for this post.

AznTran517 Aug 26, 2008 06:13 PM

weird my lights don't come on but my gauges and dome lights do. I tried puttin new bulbs in but they still not comin on. can anyone help?

MetaOrbit Aug 26, 2008 06:26 PM


Originally Posted by AznTran517 (Post 6589613)
weird my lights don't come on but my gauges and dome lights do. I tried puttin new bulbs in but they still not comin on. can anyone help?

Are you saying that you put LEDs in your clock and they're not working?

If so, then:
-check that the wiring harness is securely attached
-turn the LEDs 180 degrees from how you have them currently seated

trent.davis23 Aug 26, 2008 08:58 PM

Hey can you post a picture of the front end with the yellow fogs on? I didn't like them at first but I think they're growing on me. I just want to see them on an i30

ZGadson Aug 27, 2008 05:55 AM

This thread might help you better with fog light questions: http://forums.maxima.org/infiniti-i3...llow-fogs.html. I just searched for it and posted some picts of my fogs, too.

AznTran517 Aug 27, 2008 10:32 PM


Originally Posted by MetaOrbit (Post 6589646)
Are you saying that you put LEDs in your clock and they're not working?

If so, then:
-check that the wiring harness is securely attached
-turn the LEDs 180 degrees from how you have them currently seated

I just went back and checked and it was the bulbs. Thanks alot
Tip: Keep your lights on so you kno when the bulbs are correctly screwed in before you screw everything back becuase I was one of the dummies that didn't lol

Yodastoe Aug 31, 2008 10:46 AM

Sweet Mod thanks.

I heard several people mention in the thread that they have replaced other lights in there car. Can someone point me where I can order the LED replacements and what items for the other parts of the car. Like Map Lights, etc. I would like to replace all the lights..

I have a 03 i35.

ZGadson Aug 31, 2008 12:31 PM


Originally Posted by Yodastoe (Post 6596420)
Sweet Mod thanks.

I heard several people mention in the thread that they have replaced other lights in there car. Can someone point me where I can order the LED replacements and what items for the other parts of the car. Like Map Lights, etc. I would like to replace all the lights..

I have a 03 i35.

Scroll up :)

Yodastoe Aug 31, 2008 12:41 PM

Sorry I must be missing something..

I see the link for the clock lights and someone refering to paradox for the map lights but when I go to the site nothing is listed.. Have the clock lights looking for all the others..

Norkoastal Sep 1, 2008 07:43 PM

check PM Yoda.

dragongirl Sep 7, 2008 04:32 PM

just put mine in the clock this weekend!! love them, now I'm starting to not like the greenish yellow hue of the gauges lights though...

GTRBlkMax97 Sep 7, 2008 08:32 PM

what leds will replace the gauge lights i would think it was the same kind, anyone know?

Yodastoe Sep 8, 2008 04:24 PM

GTR I believe it is a custom job there are a ton of threads on this topic in the maxima categories.. Looks like they have to solder they LEDs into place.

jpg6565 Feb 26, 2009 07:20 AM

LED clock and temp gauges
 
Hello All

This is my first post, I just bought a 2001 i30 last night, its niceeeee :) and I was going to try to change my clock light like you guys did and my dash lights on the heating/air control. I was wondering if you just pop off the cover on the temp part just like the clock?

The more detials the better I am not the best with this stuff.

Thanks a lot for the help!


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