Odometer Color
11-09-2005, 08:39 PM
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Odometer Color OK I got the write up done, if you have any questions PM me or post up. I tried to do it as complete as possible but it's been a few weeks so I may have left something out?
http://www.ledgauges.com/id26.html
-Nathan
http://www.ledgauges.com/id26.html
-Nathan
11-09-2005, 08:58 PM
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So there are 6 points on the odometer board, correct? And you are saying to use the top 2 and the bottom 2, correct? Any resistors needed or is it a direct replacement?
My cheap internet schematic, lol! Is this correct? This is of course assuming the board is oriented the same as in the picture.
1 - use with LED connected to 2 (CATHODE -)
2 - use with LED connected to 1 (ANODE +)
3 - solder a wire to 4
4 - solder a wire to 3
5 - use with LED connected to 6 (CATHODE -)
6 - use with LED connected to 5 (ANODE +)
Good writeup, BTW!!!
My cheap internet schematic, lol! Is this correct? This is of course assuming the board is oriented the same as in the picture.
1 - use with LED connected to 2 (CATHODE -)
2 - use with LED connected to 1 (ANODE +)
3 - solder a wire to 4
4 - solder a wire to 3
5 - use with LED connected to 6 (CATHODE -)
6 - use with LED connected to 5 (ANODE +)
Good writeup, BTW!!!
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11-09-2005, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by dragonZ28
So there are 6 points on the odometer board, correct? And you are saying to use the top 2 and the bottom 2, correct? Any resistors needed or is it a direct replacement?
My cheap internet schematic, lol! Is this correct? This is of course assuming the board is oriented the same as in the picture.
1 - use with LED connected to 2
2 - use with LED connected to 1
3 - solder a wire to 4
4 - solder a wire to 3
5 - use with LED connected to 6
6 - use with LED connected to 5
Good writeup, BTW!!!
My cheap internet schematic, lol! Is this correct? This is of course assuming the board is oriented the same as in the picture.
1 - use with LED connected to 2
2 - use with LED connected to 1
3 - solder a wire to 4
4 - solder a wire to 3
5 - use with LED connected to 6
6 - use with LED connected to 5
Good writeup, BTW!!!
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Good deal! I have my blue 3mm LEDs coming in the mail tomorrow. I already have the gauge cluster dismantled and the odometer display removed. As of now, I have only soldered the bridge from 3 to 4. It's kind of tricky getting those factory lights off, but I got them nonetheless. I'll try to finish it tomorrow if I get the time. I have a huge emblem order to fulfill, and a speech to prepare for. ;(
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I do have a question however. I didnt know you can run two 4vmax LED's in series without a resistor on a 12v current without burning them out? 
i guess you obviously can since you did it! I also wonder what white LED's would look like?
i guess you obviously can since you did it! I also wonder what white LED's would look like?
11-09-2005, 11:07 PM
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Just be careful soldering them, don't hold the soldering iron on them too long or you'll burn them out. And if they don't burn out they wont last long
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because different size and type LEDs can handle different current.. LED's area actually resistors that just produce light instead of doing nothing..
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Just got mine done. I did a couple things differently though. I ground down the tips of the LEDS, and faced them directly toward the transparent plastic section. Because the tops weren't domed, I gained some clearance and the light was spread more evenly.
Hardest part: Re-connecting the electrical connector for the odometer board - PITA!
Hardest part: Re-connecting the electrical connector for the odometer board - PITA!
