[BrOnXxBoMbAz213]

OK, so theres scattered info about this in numerous threads, so I'm putting it all into one.

Gauge cluster - 5 size 194 bulbs. The cluster has a twist base which self lock, so the bulbs you buy should have a wedge that will go into the base. For best results get leds that emit light from all sides, otherwise youll get a spotlight effect.

HVAC controls - 4 size 74 twist lock bulbs (10mm). The bulbs you buy should have a base on them, which will twist right into the controls

Locks - total 2 size 74 twist lock bulbs (8mm)

Headlight/window switches/gear indicator, you will have to buy bulbs with wire leads, and wire in your own.

As for a website to buy from, I used www.autolumination.com. Never a problem, fast shipping, great selection.

My car is done with blue LED's. NiftyMonte's car is done in red.

[SS Girl]

Not a sticky, but I will add your write up to the FAQs that I have been working on. You'll get writer's credit, of course.

Will you be keeping those pictures hosted permanently, or do you want us to host them on our servers?

Anyone else that has a write up that they would like to contribute, you can send it to me and I will add it to the FAQ section at the bottom of the board that I've been working on. This will soon be moving to the top of the forum directory. You will get credit for all submissions and if you have pictures, please submit them too and we can host them on our servers!

We appreciate any help!

[BrOnXxBoMbAz213]

SS Girl, on Mar 13 2009, 10:42 PM, said:

Not a sticky, but I will add your write up to the FAQs that I have been working on.

sure thing... this is one of those threads that go away for a few weeks, and then 4 of the same thing pop out of nowhere haha

thanks

as for hosting, they will be there for the foreseeable future, but not permanently... how would i submit the pix to you?

This post has been edited by BrOnXxBoMbAz213: 13 March 2009 - 09:47 PM

[SS Girl]

You can email them to me and I will have Joe put them up on the MM servers. ssgirl@gmail.com

Thanks!! Hopefully the FAQ section will help lessen the instances of the same questions over and over.

[Manitcor]

BrOnXxBoMbAz213, on Mar 13 2009, 10:46 PM, said:

SS Girl, on Mar 13 2009, 10:42 PM, said:

Not a sticky, but I will add your write up to the FAQs that I have been working on.

sure thing... this is one of those threads that go away for a few weeks, and then 4 of the same thing pop out of nowhere haha

thanks

as for hosting, they will be there for the foreseeable future, but not permanently... how would i submit the pix to you?

the easiest thing todo is just upload them as attachments to the post

[matt6387]

nice post, glad to see everything in one place

[1flyltz]

for the steering wheel controls, if you want red just swap grand prix or bonneville ones in, i popped the buttons off and popped mine on.

[Sidewinder]

Sweet! Thanks BronX planning on redoing the lighting in mine soon

[NiftyMonte]

redid my gear selector tonight and took a pic of how i did it, works really well and looks just bright enough. drilled a hole just big enough for the leds to slide in and used a little hot glue to make sure they stayed in place.

This post has been edited by NiftyMonte: 24 March 2009 - 11:03 PM

[Josh Donovan]

wow old post but might get a response. are all the bulbs the same for a 6th gen 2001 monte ls?

[Dyonysis]

Nope. 6th gen cluster bulbs are "not serviceable/replaceable". Changing them requires desoldering the old ones and soldering new bulbs. Or LEDs with resistors if you want to go that route.

[Josh Donovan]

wow, thats gay. i love the look of the all blue led, thats a shame.

[ChibiBlackSheep]

bbengineer.com

[Dyonysis]

Josh Donovan, on 23 June 2010 - 06:44 PM, said:

wow, thats gay. i love the look of the all blue led, thats a shame.

Its really not that hard. Just takes time.

[Josh Donovan]

NiftyMonte, on 25 March 2009 - 12:01 AM, said:

redid my gear selector tonight and took a pic of how i did it, works really well and looks just bright enough. drilled a hole just big enough for the leds to slide in and used a little hot glue to make sure they stayed in place.

Spicy sweet nacho dorritos FTW!!!

[Z34Coop]

I know this is a old topic but I went to autolumination.com and I don't see where the difference between the 8 and 10mm type 74 bulbs are for the HVAC switches and locks. Am I just missing it?

[Z34Coop]

What size bulbs are the reading lights? (The ones in the rear view mirror)

[Adam]

I'm with Z34coop on this one, I have everything turned green except for the HVAC controls. On autolumination.com there are a few different types that I saw might work, but I'm still a bit confused. Which type bulb was used in the pictures?

[Z34Coop]

Bump on this? Someone? lol

[NiftyMonte]

Directly from my email receipt from autolumination.com in Feb 2009

Quote

Item Name: T10 Wedge
Item Options: Color: Red
Lens: 194


Item Number: SMT Tower

Quantity: 5

Total: $44.95 USD



Item Name: Neowedge
Item Options: Color: Red
Lens: Type A Led


Item Number: SMT Led

Quantity: 2

Total: $6.98 USD



Item Name: Neowedge
Item Options: Color: Red
Lens: Type B Led


Item Number: SMT Led

Quantity: 4

Total: $13.96 USD



Cart Subtotal: $65.89 USD
Shipping: $5.00 USD
Sales Tax:
Cart Total: $70.89 USD

[Z34Coop]

Which ones which? Like type 194 or whatever?

[NiftyMonte]

Z34Coop, on 01 September 2010 - 11:42 AM, said:

Which ones which? Like type 194 or whatever?

match it up with the first post.

[Z34Coop]

Okay got that part now. What's the reading lamp size though?

[NiftyMonte]

slyvannia.com

[Z34Coop]

I take it they're under "courtesy lamps"?

[tj4ndirish]

BrOnXxBoMbAz213, on 13 March 2009 - 06:40 PM, said:

OK, so theres scattered info about this in numerous threads, so I'm putting it all into one.

Gauge cluster - 5 size 194 bulbs. The cluster has a twist base which self lock, so the bulbs you buy should have a wedge that will go into the base. For best results get leds that emit light from all sides, otherwise youll get a spotlight effect.

HVAC controls - 4 size 74 twist lock bulbs (10mm). The bulbs you buy should have a base on them, which will twist right into the controls

Locks - total 2 size 74 twist lock bulbs (8mm)

Headlight/window switches/gear indicator, you will have to buy bulbs with wire leads, and wire in your own.

As for a website to buy from, I used www.autolumination.com. Never a problem, fast shipping, great selection.

My car is done with blue LED's. NiftyMonte's car is done in red.

Bronx............

I just had my gauge out to change the steppor motors and I was going to change my leds, but the leds are all soldered in. None are the wedge type you described above. I have an 05 LS. What year were you describing? Any idea of the bulb numbers I need?

thanks.

This post has been edited by Cully77: 04 March 2011 - 02:46 PM
Reason for edit: Please don't quote large numbers of pictures, thanks

[mrclean]

he had a lumina. 95-99 monte/lumina

[cak387]

tj4ndirish, on 04 March 2011 - 02:09 PM, said:

Bronx............

I just had my gauge out to change the steppor motors and I was going to change my leds, but the leds are all soldered in. None are the wedge type you described above. I have an 05 LS. What year were you describing? Any idea of the bulb numbers I need?

thanks.

Like Eric mentioned, Bronx had a 5th gen lumina. All of the lights you would need can be bought online, however, I can't remember exactly what leds you would need. You might want to check out bbengineer.com, as he works on these clusters.

[ChibiBlackSheep]

http://www.bbenginee...lusterlight.htm