LED DIY: AC Controls

SykVSyx

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I think there is a write-up for the 98-00 owner's in the DIY Section.

This write-up was great though, very detailed and should make it pretty simple for those of us who want to switch to LED's.

Now......who's got one for the speedo, etc?
 

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^Matt (talontsiawd)'s stickied thread.

Problems are what bulbs are used where isn't crystal clear, and a good amount of info is spread over many pages. So certainly could use a consolidated concise thread on it.
 

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Well, if Roy is so inclined, then maybe he would be willing to tidy things up.

Although I think there should be a requirement for DIY threads, that all info be consolidated in to the 1st page or so(preferably with pics).
 

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^But if he did that, wouldn't the color be different for that button because of the stock filter's blue color? Since he's using white LED's, I would just use some white paper or something similar to diffuse it instead of the stock filter.

Nice write up, Mike. I'm sure this is helping people. 98-00 may be different, I can't see the photos on my work computer to compare.

oh yes :eusa_doh: you're right. it was different for me since I chose red
 

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Thanks everyone. All pics were taken with my cell, so coloration is different than with the naked eye.


As I said, and RedRyder can atest to this, Im a bit of a perfectionist. In-person, the recirculation button doesnt really have a hot spot, if much of one at all. At least not enough of one to bother me, so...

I shouldve tried it before doing so, and I shouldve known better, but I went to try the CC/sunroof buttons and ran into a snag. The filter on those buttons is, like, painted on. That nail polish remover idea might've helped....lol.

Needless to say, Im gonna need a new button, new bulbs and a DIY for those buttons......might not be happening. At least not from me, lol.
 

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^Matt (talontsiawd)'s stickied thread.

Problems are what bulbs are used where isn't crystal clear, and a good amount of info is spread over many pages. So certainly could use a consolidated concise thread on it.
Ohhh yeah, there's like a tid bit of good info on EACH page, no joke. lol I've read through that whole thread countless times.
I shouldve tried it before doing so, and I shouldve known better, but I went to try the CC/sunroof buttons and ran into a snag. The filter on those buttons is, like, painted on. That nail polish remover idea might've helped....lol.

Needless to say, Im gonna need a new button, new bulbs and a DIY for those buttons......might not be happening. At least not from me, lol.
Nail Polish remover works for the blue filter that is painted onto those buttons. I did that for my cruise control switch and it worked like a charm.
 

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Wish I wouldve know that beforehand!! Lol.

As I said, I now need a new button. Lol.
 

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careful though, too much nail polish remover can F up the button i.e. rub TOO much filter off that it becomes transparent.. lesson learned lol
 
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