White LEDs in the Gauge Cluster
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Hey, you can try http://autolumination.com. Huge selection.
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I just did my 90 4x4 22re. I just took out the green rubber 194s and put fresh 194 bulbs. Now the dash looks like a dull white or a gold tint. Now I can turn up the llumination switch. I can see the dash ALOT better.
At first, because I'm all thumbs. I was worried about taking the dash. Yet from start to finish it took only about two hours. And now if the cup holder breaks(flimsy plastic). I can buy it and do it myself.
At first, because I'm all thumbs. I was worried about taking the dash. Yet from start to finish it took only about two hours. And now if the cup holder breaks(flimsy plastic). I can buy it and do it myself.
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also, if i'm not mistaken i just recently replaced the climate control with 194 Sylvania bulbs...did you just use a differenty size or did you get them confused?
I'm probably missing something because I don't see how you used 194s for the PIAA lights either...don't those take H3 bulbs??
I'm probably missing something because I don't see how you used 194s for the PIAA lights either...don't those take H3 bulbs??
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I think i'm going to go for the Blue, how hard is it to take out the gauge cluster and is there a right up for it?
Also, I noticed that online those LEDs (#74 and #194) are pretty expensive...like $16-$20 for two...thats a lot, I think...Does anyone know where I can get them for cheaper...
Also, I noticed that online those LEDs (#74 and #194) are pretty expensive...like $16-$20 for two...thats a lot, I think...Does anyone know where I can get them for cheaper...
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And my PIAA's are the 525 series and Use a H4 bulb (Hi/Low) and they have a #194 socket in the bottome half of the reflector for a "running" light
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I think i'm going to go for the Blue, how hard is it to take out the gauge cluster and is there a right up for it?
Also, I noticed that online those LEDs (#74 and #194) are pretty expensive...like $16-$20 for two...thats a lot, I think...Does anyone know where I can get them for cheaper...
Also, I noticed that online those LEDs (#74 and #194) are pretty expensive...like $16-$20 for two...thats a lot, I think...Does anyone know where I can get them for cheaper...
Here's the Link> http://www.superbrightleds.com/mini-wedge.html
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would this still work on a 3rd gen gauge cluster with the digital odometer?
edit: and what # bulbs are the limited's climate control? The button 'lights' indicating that auto is on, deforst, etc. are already (I think) surface mount LEDs. This is where the 'trust me i'm an engineer' part of my sig comes in. the joys of being an EE.
edit: and what # bulbs are the limited's climate control? The button 'lights' indicating that auto is on, deforst, etc. are already (I think) surface mount LEDs. This is where the 'trust me i'm an engineer' part of my sig comes in. the joys of being an EE.
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haha they probably do I've just never opened them before...I thought maybe it was a conversion or something...hehe
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I'm pretty sure cause even my 87 4Runner took #194 bulbs and #74 bulbs, just have to take a look!!
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i ordered the leds from superbrightleds.com and there the 5 led bulbs. the way they build these leds suppost to give more lights to the side.
{5-LED super wide angle 194/168 wedge base bulbs
4 radially mounted 3mm LEDs emit most of the light from the sides of the bulbs
1 High Flux LED emits from the end of the bulbs - non-polarized bulbs }
they work really well as you can see from the picture... plus they shipped if fast and there pricing is great!!
{5-LED super wide angle 194/168 wedge base bulbs
4 radially mounted 3mm LEDs emit most of the light from the sides of the bulbs
1 High Flux LED emits from the end of the bulbs - non-polarized bulbs }
they work really well as you can see from the picture... plus they shipped if fast and there pricing is great!!