DIY: Interior LED Color Change

DIGItonium · 11-13-2011, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by djsekz

so you put masking tape over 4 solder pads? and just soldered the LEDS ? even the 4 solder pads with the tape underneath the LED? and i have a problem..my screen where the fuel and all that is is now half blank...i think i ruined something.. =(

If your display is half blank, then the pins from the display aren't fully aligned with the socket. If you're not careful, you can break the pins. When putting it back in, make sure you line up the display pins with the socket.

For the LEDs, you only need to mask off 1 of the pads because both pads on one side are not the same. There are 3 ground and 1 positive. You need to mask the extra ground pad. Look at the pictures to see how it was done.

Hawk6 · 02-09-2012, 03:54 PM

New to the site. Just picked up my 2012 370Z on 20 Jan 12 and I LOVE IT! I enjoy this site and will be posting often I am sure.

The "orange" lighting though... really gross IMO and would have thought with todays technology there would have been a way to just "change" the color. I mean I can change my display color so you would think that would be easy to as well right... SOOO I live in Vero Beach, Florida and if anyone knows a custom shop around here please pm me the details as I would love to get my lighting changed to a blue... thanks...love the pics of what you did but wow, you have balls sir... I would have never attempted that on my own.

DIGItonium · 02-09-2012, 09:41 PM

Indeed, I do. Indeed, I do.

It appears some of the newer Nissan/Infiniti models did away with the amber display backlight like the 2012 GT-R.

Luca brazi · 05-02-2012, 09:59 PM

Have you attempted to change the color of the exterior z emblem?(circled in red) http://i50.tinypic.com/ir2kk6.jpg

DIGItonium · 05-03-2012, 12:05 AM

I've not attempted this mod. You have to use a Dremel since it is zap sealed. There are about 3-4 SuperFlux LEDs inside that can be changed out. If I were to modify it, I would add a dim white LED connected to the parking light and retain the amber LEDs for the signal.

sschaffer27 · 06-06-2012, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

1. Pry both ends. It is quite difficult because the plastic is brittle and easy to break (I broke one side already). Then pry the inside section to slowly loosen the entire brown back end.

2. Below is a picture of the entire brown back end removed revealing the 0805 switch light and three PLCC indicators.

3. Completed modification.

Where did you get the blue LED backing? Was this a custom mod or can the blue LED backing be purchased?? Thanks.

ag370zBHR · 10-25-2012, 06:42 AM

Nice job (y)

20ZChillz · 11-12-2012, 03:42 PM

Where did you get those LEDs from and can I get them in blue ?

20ZChillz · 11-12-2012, 03:45 PM

Can these be purchased somewhere? And if so do they come in blue ?

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

I had some PLCC2 surface mount white LEDs (also used for lighting up our gauge cluster and controls), so I strung 4 LEDs in series for each visor LED light.

Pry both ends of the visor light cover away from the mirror. Try to avoid scratching the mirror or chipping the edges. Then pop off the original light bulb. Here's what it looks like.

Here's a comparison shot of the LED mod:

DIGItonium · 11-13-2012, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 20ZChillz

Can these be purchased somewhere? And if so do they come in blue ?

Yes, Digikey, mouser, king bright, etc. There is just about an assortment of LED colors.

20ZChillz · 11-13-2012, 03:04 PM

I'm confused on what you did from step 2 - 3 to make it blue...

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIGItonium

1. Pry both ends. It is quite difficult because the plastic is brittle and easy to break (I broke one side already). Then pry the inside section to slowly loosen the entire brown back end.

2. Below is a picture of the entire brown back end removed revealing the 0805 switch light and three PLCC indicators.

3. Completed modification.

DIGItonium · 11-13-2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 20ZChillz

I'm confused on what you did from step 2 - 3 to make it blue...

The tiny 0805 LED above the resistor labeled "102."

isayimandrew · 03-13-2013, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

1) Pry map light covers. On each corner of the roof switch assembly, there are 4 prongs to pry.

2) Once the center piece has been removed. Pry and unlatch the LED module on each side.

3) This is the exposed LED assembly. Pry the back end and sides to remove the harness cover, then pry the ends to remove the cover for the LED.

4) Here is the exposed LED circuit with diode and 750 ohm resistor. You can change the resistor value to a lower value to increase LED brightness, but I decided to leave it alone.

5) The LED is wedged into the friction terminals, and it is easily removable by tugging on it.

6) The new LED 3mm round with diffused lens (milky white). The LED output color is white.

7) Here it is fully assembled and operational (with my Luxeon LED map lights).

For people with the Bose package, the bluetooth mic is located in the top left corner. You just have to pry the left and right side a little to take the bluetooth mic off from the panel.

juice · 04-01-2013, 08:12 PM

Is there a way to make a 30mm LED fit in the visor? Doesn't seem to fit when I tried replacing them..

Juice

DIGItonium · 04-02-2013, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by juice

Is there a way to make a 30mm LED fit in the visor? Doesn't seem to fit when I tried replacing them..

Juice

You need 3mm round, not 30mm.

02-09-2012, 09:41 PM	#93 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Indeed, I do. Indeed, I do. It appears some of the newer Nissan/Infiniti models did away with the amber display backlight like the 2012 GT-R. __________________

05-03-2012, 12:05 AM	#95 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	I've not attempted this mod. You have to use a Dremel since it is zap sealed. There are about 3-4 SuperFlux LEDs inside that can be changed out. If I were to modify it, I would add a dim white LED connected to the parking light and retain the amber LEDs for the signal. __________________

11-12-2012, 03:42 PM	#98 (permalink)
20ZChillz Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 3 Drives: 09 370 Gray 6 Spd Rep Power: 12	Visor lights Where did you get those LEDs from and can I get them in blue ?

04-01-2013, 08:12 PM	#104 (permalink)
juice Base Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Orange County Posts: 2 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z BL M6 Rep Power: 12	Visor LED Is there a way to make a 30mm LED fit in the visor? Doesn't seem to fit when I tried replacing them.. Juice

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ag370zBHR Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bahrain Posts: 22 Drives: 370z-09-6MT-Gray-<3 Rep Power: 12	Nice job (y)