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2012/07/23 18:23:09 (permalink)
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Dash Light LED Replacement

Some time ago there was a thread about replacing the old dash bulbs with leds. Can anyone refresh my memory?

CheeRS Shaul,

1980 MKII RS2000
http://www.classic-ford.org/cfp/tm.aspx?m=16455
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    Power_Quest
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    Re:Dash Light LED Replacement 2012/07/23 18:43:51 (permalink)
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    i replace all the lights in my dash with led besides the alternator charge light but i rewired my dash at the same time, led cheap as chips on ebay, easy upgrade worth it too
     


     
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    Re:Dash Light LED Replacement 2012/07/23 21:20:29 (permalink)
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    Yeah I did all mine too. It was about 2 years ago so wouldnt have a clue about sizes etc now but I can tell you it takes all off 15mins if that and well worth it.

    mk2 2 door, cosworth still waiting to go in!
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    Re:Dash Light LED Replacement 2012/07/23 21:35:51 (permalink)
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    These are the ones you want - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/10-Blue-LED-T10-194-168-Plate-Dashboard-Side-Light-Bulb-/140567364954?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20ba77c55a
     
    Bit pricey I know but they work well.
     
    You can also get them from Narva  (See figure 17)http://www.narva.com.au/products/browse/wedgepremium-wedge
     
    If you get stuck I can send you some.
     
    Cheers,
     
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    Re:Dash Light LED Replacement 2012/07/23 21:57:41 (permalink)
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    Perfect Matt, they are the ones. Thanks

    CheeRS Shaul,

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    Re:Dash Light LED Replacement 2012/07/24 11:57:47 (permalink)
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    Cheers,
     
    They look a bit purple but are a hell of a lot brighter than the standard ones but at $1.69 for 10 inc post you can't go wrong.
     
    Cheers,
     
    Matt

     
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    Re:Dash Light LED Replacement 2012/07/24 17:53:32 (permalink)
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    Also come in green, red and yellow.  Mix and match for that psychedelic 70s look baby!
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    Re:Dash Light LED Replacement 2012/07/24 17:58:00 (permalink)
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    Flighter

    Also come in green, red and yellow.  Mix and match for that psychedelic 70s look baby!

     
    Just seeing the gauges at night will be psychedelic enough I reckon!!

    CheeRS Shaul,

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    Re:Dash Light LED Replacement 2012/07/24 19:37:25 (permalink)
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    i put two 24cm white led strips behind my speedo, everything else i tried failed to light up the speedo enough for me to see it


     
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    Re:Dash Light LED Replacement 2012/07/25 19:21:06 (permalink)
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    I'm thinking of getting some with 5 surface mount devices to potentially get a better spread of light; something like this:
     
    http://www.ebay.com.au/it...669d987#ht_3742wt_1141
     
    Might even get white ones and keep the factory shades in place.
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    Re:Dash Light LED Replacement 2012/08/14 05:36:29 (permalink)
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    The last link there says $51? Way too much, check this one.
     
    http://www.ebay.com.au/it...mp;hash=item41646e2214
     
    LEDs have a naturally wide spread too, usually about 140 degrees so I dont think you would need the side LEDs on these units...
     
    Cheers,
     
    Rob
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    Re:Dash Light LED Replacement 2012/08/14 11:14:44 (permalink)
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    Robmk2

    The last link there says $51? Way too much, check this one.

    http://www.ebay.com.au/it...mp;hash=item41646e2214


    Yeah, the price got changed since I posted the link several weeks ago; it was only a buck or two if I remember correctly.  My guess is that it is a listing mistake seeing there are tons of sellers for these.
    post edited by Flighter - 2012/08/17 18:43:27
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    Re:Dash Light LED Replacement 2013/04/03 03:51:05 (permalink)
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    Hey guys,
     
    Sorry to revive an old thread but I'm wondering if anyone has any guides or something on how to change the lights in the dash cluster x.x
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    Re:Dash Light LED Replacement 2013/04/03 05:49:34 (permalink)
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    Pretty straightforward, just grab some LEDs from the last ebay link for $1, pull the cluster out and replace with the LEDs... Mine are still going well but I'd grab a couple of spares since the ebay LEDs can be really cheap quality sometimes...
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    Re:Dash Light LED Replacement 2013/04/03 07:30:45 (permalink)
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    Or for convenience sake, buy a pair from SCA. $6.99
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