DIY: Interior LED Color Change

jtorseydunn · 03-08-2011, 01:12 PM

Hey what size PLCC LED's are you using? I could pull it apart and measure one but I'd rather wait till I have all the lights in hand.

DIGItonium · 03-09-2011, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jtorseydunn

Hey what size PLCC LED's are you using? I could pull it apart and measure one but I'd rather wait till I have all the lights in hand.

IIRC, PLCC2 2.8x3.2 mm. Most are 4 terminals, but you can mask off the pads and offset the LED mount as shown in my DIY.

jtorseydunn · 03-10-2011, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

IIRC, PLCC2 2.8x3.2 mm. Most are 4 terminals, but you can mask off the pads and offset the LED mount as shown in my DIY.

Thanks for the response, I kinda figured those were the ones so I went ahead and ordered them anyway. I really appreciate the response. Your post is great. I've done this on 2 other cars before but its nice when someone else has already done the leg work and made it easy for the rest of us.

DIGItonium · 03-12-2011, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jtorseydunn

Thanks for the response, I kinda figured those were the ones so I went ahead and ordered them anyway.

No problem! I'm glad you are able to work on them. There are a few indicators that will require 0603 or 0805 SMT LEDs like the key fob slot and S-Mode switch.

bigmah · 07-13-2020, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

IIRC, PLCC2 2.8x3.2 mm. Most are 4 terminals, but you can mask off the pads and offset the LED mount as shown in my DIY.

Hi there. Could you help me please? I have burned lights on my rpm gauge I think the two upper light from 4000rpm to 7000rpm. I want to know what is the part or light model same as oem lights? I should go?

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DIGItonium · 07-21-2020, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bigmah

Hi there. Could you help me please? I have burned lights on my rpm gauge I think the two upper light from 4000rpm to 7000rpm. I want to know what is the part or light model same as oem lights? I should go?

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You should be able to find help from more recent posts as I no longer own the car and seldom lurk the forum. See a few posts above:
DIY: Interior LED Color Change

DIGItonium · 03-16-2011, 06:33 PM

This is probably the most economical solution to modifying the fuel/temp gauge face.

The gauge face is painted clear plastic, so paint thinner is used to strip the paint from the plastic. The new overlay can be custom designed to order from Black Cat Custom. The back of the overlay has a 3M adhesive.

1. Follow the DIY procedure below to remove and disassemble the combination meter.
DIY: Interior LED Color Change

2. Mask the display window to prevent it from getting scratched and keep paint from away from it.

3. Use paint thinner to remove the amber markings. I messed up this process since I tried to use a dremel to strip the paint, and it melted the plastic. I had to use epoxy to fill it back up and sand it smooth.

4. Mask areas that does not need to be painted. The overlay will reveal some of the silver paint, so it is best to paint the display area first. Optionally, you can apply the overlay, mask it, and then paint it to prevent light leakage.

5. Here is a test of the overlay and masking tape removed.

6. Here is the finished product.

Installed Pictures:

Red__Zed · 03-20-2011, 11:30 PM

Da.Menace · 03-21-2011, 01:13 PM

+1 rep!

DIGItonium · 04-13-2011, 01:03 AM

Updated Fuel/Temp post with installed pictures!

EYE ESS · 07-07-2011, 09:08 AM

amazing thread. Good job Digi!

ShoFamous · 08-18-2011, 01:37 PM

Amazing! Great job on all of it!

mr_sk · 08-28-2011, 07:02 PM

Big ups for all this hard work!

F.LadyZ · 10-17-2011, 01:03 AM

nice work !
bump

djsekz · 11-03-2011, 02:35 AM

dang how will i do this!!! i dont know how to solder? is that how the color changes?

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