[Lumina_97_09]

Been wanting to do a LED conversion for my gauge clusters but haven't had to time to do till it got warmer out. So with summer getting here, I figured it was time. I found what size I need, 194 bulbs, with a wedge that will do into the base plus ones that emit light from all sides. My only question is which ones do I need, according to: http://autolumination.com/194.htm. I really cba to pull my gauge cluster out and look because it's a real pain to put back in. Mainly just the type of wedge I'm lost on. I had to do this for my HVAC controls and ended up getting the wrong ones. Boy what a pain that was.....

I know many of you guys have done LED bulb conversions for your gauge clusters. Anyone mind pointing me to the right type of 194 bulbs I need?

[daytonboi]

Personally I used these...http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED/CornerSide-Marker-LED/White-LED/2-HID-6K-WHITE-SMT-5-p4481039-1-2.html

I use to have a coupon code but don't anymore.

[Lumina_97_09]

Well I ordered one, just to see if it's gonna work and how it looks. If all goes well I'll order 4 more to complete the conversion.

[Lumina_97_09]

Update: Works like a charm. However, I found out there is more than 5 of the 194 bulbs. There is actually 10 if I'm looking at the back of the cluster right. The guide here: http://mymonte.com/d..._1&#entry262107 says only 5 though. So is it 5 or 10? I would like to know this before I buy the rest.

Thanks.

PS: I'll get a picture tonight of the cluster so far.

Edit: I noticed that there are different types of LED bulbs that emit light from all sides. The one I got has 5 LEDs but I spend almost 9 bucks on just one. Ebay has some better prices though. There are however other ones that have just one LED but have inverted lenses that are said to emit light from the sides but doesn't look like they emit light from the nose. They cost a lot less but I dunno if the light output will be that good.

If I have to go the one with 5 LEDs then I'll look on ebay and see if I can found some good deals.

This post has been edited by Lumina_97_09: 20 March 2010 - 11:51 AM

[daytonboi]

There's only five that concern the gauges the rest are for idiot lights and such.

[Lumina_97_09]

Hmm, I'll have to see what ones are for the gauges.

[Lumina_97_09]

Got the rest of the LEDs yesterday and installed them. Took pic after I got home from work with my cell. Lovein it. Goes great with the blue dome/map lights and headunit. Now if only I could get my HVAC lighting to be as vivid as my gauges. Rest of the lights will have to wait, mainly the headlight switch, and door switches.

[Devin]

iv been thinking about doing this... how do they do with the dimmer? i like mine turned down about half way is why im asking

EDIT: i have exactly 100k more miles that you lol

This post has been edited by Devin: 03 April 2010 - 02:58 PM

[Lumina_97_09]

The dimmer works well with them. Personally I like it all the way up but at night mixed with my XM radio dock, and stereo headunit, and my gauges, it gets pretty bright lol.

[Devin]

i can immagine lol .. that sound good though, ill start checking into some, thanks

[Lumina_97_09]

It's well worth it.

[lilMonteZ34]

They look nice and bright, did you end up ordering them from ebay?

This post has been edited by lilMonteZ34: 11 April 2010 - 11:14 PM

[BrOnXxBoMbAz213]

should have gotten the cluster with the RPM gauge while you were in there... i did that to mine and switched out the odometer so i had the correct mileage

looks good though

[Lumina_97_09]

@lilMonteZ34 - bought them from autolumination
@Bronx - Would if I found a cluster with a RPM gauge. Do I have to rewire stuff to get the RPM guage to work?

[BrOnXxBoMbAz213]

Lumina_97_09, on 12 April 2010 - 08:38 PM, said:

@lilMonteZ34 - bought them from autolumination
@Bronx - Would if I found a cluster with a RPM gauge. Do I have to rewire stuff to get the RPM guage to work?

nope unplug your harness and plug the new one in... its easy now since youre familiar with how to remove the cluster

[Lumina_97_09]

how hard is it to switch out the odometer?

[gothkid]

can you do this in red LEDS?

[BrOnXxBoMbAz213]

gothkid, on 30 May 2010 - 07:13 PM, said:

can you do this in red LEDS?

http://mymonte.com/d..._1

[NiftyMonte]

gothkid, on 30 May 2010 - 06:13 PM, said:

can you do this in red LEDS?

hahaha no, this ONLY works with blue leds, you try any other color and your car WILL explode...

[Z34Coop]

NiftyMonte, on 30 May 2010 - 11:30 PM, said:

gothkid, on 30 May 2010 - 06:13 PM, said:

can you do this in red LEDS?

hahaha no, this ONLY works with blue leds, you try any other color and your car WILL explode...

lmfao

[ComradeRedXv2]

NiftyMonte, on 30 May 2010 - 11:30 PM, said:

gothkid, on 30 May 2010 - 06:13 PM, said:

can you do this in red LEDS?

hahaha no, this ONLY works with blue leds, you try any other color and your car WILL explode...

Oh crap... ill be right back to post a smart ass remark, gotta go remove something from my car...

[Lumina_97_09]

Guess I"m safe then.