LED SMT steering wheel controls, PICS...
10-22-2008, 11:53 PM
#1
LED SMT steering wheel controls, PICS... I have been putting off installing the LED plates for my steering wheel ( I don't know why ? ) and I'm glad I took some time to finalize this project. The results are nothing short of spectacular considering this project looks harder than it is to actually finish ! I would rate this project a 5 (maybe a 6 if you want to obtain excellence) on a scale of 1 to 10. It took me about 1 hour to complete, taking my time. You will need to purchase a 1/8" nut driver from a local hardware store (hard to find item), assuming the screw you take out of your steering wheel control is the same size. I mention this point because I purchased brand new steering wheel controls for this project and there have been some reports that the screw size is different on certain years ? I actually took the switch to the hardware store and tried about 4 different nut drivers before finding the correct item. The directions even state a 3mm, doh 
You will want a couple of small jewelers screw drivers to gently pop open the steering wheel controls once you have removed them from the wheel. I was extra careful to make sure I position the new SMT LED circuit board correctly into each form factor. Proceeded to re-assemble both units and test the click action of all button ( A' ok ), if any button does not have a positive click after re-assembly "STOP" and re-do the procedure untill all buttons click After re-installing everything I could not wait to turn on the new LED's and to my amazement it looks fantastic in person (pictures do not do it justice) !
I have converted every last incandescent bulb in the interior to LED except my foglight switch, which I'm currently getting ready to convert that unit. That will be a different day, to much to tackle with the sun going down
Here are the pics: Enjoy !
You will want a couple of small jewelers screw drivers to gently pop open the steering wheel controls once you have removed them from the wheel. I was extra careful to make sure I position the new SMT LED circuit board correctly into each form factor. Proceeded to re-assemble both units and test the click action of all button ( A' ok ), if any button does not have a positive click after re-assembly "STOP" and re-do the procedure untill all buttons click After re-installing everything I could not wait to turn on the new LED's and to my amazement it looks fantastic in person (pictures do not do it justice) ! I have converted every last incandescent bulb in the interior to LED except my foglight switch, which I'm currently getting ready to convert that unit. That will be a different day, to much to tackle with the sun going down
Here are the pics: Enjoy !
10-28-2009, 06:05 PM
#5
Did the kit cost about $75? The place I found that has it for sale wants an outstanding price for such a low-cost (to manufacture) item.
Does it adjust brightness with the dimmer switch? If not, is there a way to control the brightness level before installing?
Does it adjust brightness with the dimmer switch? If not, is there a way to control the brightness level before installing?
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11-04-2009, 10:34 PM
#11
Wow, I forgot all about this thread. Looks like there has been some activity 
Zee, Zee, Peeeeee Just PM me if you want the link. IIRC there are 3 color choices ( RED, BLUE, GREEN ). 
PS: to answer the question on dimming, it will dim down slightly using the factory dimmer wheel. It's not really meant to dim ( LED's ), but I did notice a small range of dimming the steering wheel lights. It looks very nice in person, better than the pics do justice
Zee, Zee, Peeeeee Just PM me if you want the link. IIRC there are 3 color choices ( RED, BLUE, GREEN ). PS: to answer the question on dimming, it will dim down slightly using the factory dimmer wheel. It's not really meant to dim ( LED's ), but I did notice a small range of dimming the steering wheel lights. It looks very nice in person, better than the pics do justice
11-07-2009, 09:01 PM
#13
You said you purchased brand new steering wheel controls.I am looking for black faced controls.Are they OEM?If so what vehicle where they for?
I have been putting off installing the LED plates for my steering wheel ( I don't know why ? ) and I'm glad I took some time to finalize this project. The results are nothing short of spectacular considering this project looks harder than it is to actually finish ! I would rate this project a 5 (maybe a 6 if you want to obtain excellence) on a scale of 1 to 10. It took me about 1 hour to complete, taking my time. You will need to purchase a 1/8" nut driver from a local hardware store (hard to find item), assuming the screw you take out of your steering wheel control is the same size. I mention this point because I purchased brand new steering wheel controls for this project and there have been some reports that the screw size is different on certain years ? I actually took the switch to the hardware store and tried about 4 different nut drivers before finding the correct item. The directions even state a 3mm, doh You will want a couple of small jewelers screw drivers to gently pop open the steering wheel controls once you have removed them from the wheel. I was extra careful to make sure I position the new SMT LED circuit board correctly into each form factor. Proceeded to re-assemble both units and test the click action of all button ( A' ok ), if any button does not have a positive click after re-assembly "STOP" and re-do the procedure untill all buttons click After re-installing everything I could not wait to turn on the new LED's and to my amazement it looks fantastic in person (pictures do not do it justice) !
I have converted every last incandescent bulb in the interior to LED except my foglight switch, which I'm currently getting ready to convert that unit. That will be a different day, to much to tackle with the sun going down
Here are the pics: Enjoy !
You will want a couple of small jewelers screw drivers to gently pop open the steering wheel controls once you have removed them from the wheel. I was extra careful to make sure I position the new SMT LED circuit board correctly into each form factor. Proceeded to re-assemble both units and test the click action of all button ( A' ok ), if any button does not have a positive click after re-assembly "STOP" and re-do the procedure untill all buttons click After re-installing everything I could not wait to turn on the new LED's and to my amazement it looks fantastic in person (pictures do not do it justice) ! I have converted every last incandescent bulb in the interior to LED except my foglight switch, which I'm currently getting ready to convert that unit. That will be a different day, to much to tackle with the sun going down
Here are the pics: Enjoy !
