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I have a quick question on which version I should get for the main gauge cluster. Superbrightleds has both the WLED-x5 and WLED-xHP5. Should I get one over the other? I suppose the HP is theoretically brighter or has a better light spread? Are there any dead/dim spots with the regular WLED-x5? If anyone is using the regular WLED-x5 did you sand the tips of the LEDs to spread the light better?
Also does the NEOx-xHP light up all of the headlight switch or is it too small to spread to the top icons?
Thanks for the input!
Also does the NEOx-xHP light up all of the headlight switch or is it too small to spread to the top icons?
Thanks for the input!
Last edited by zfastss; Sep 4, 2012 at 02:57 PM.
I have a quick question on which version I should get for the main gauge cluster. Superbrightleds has both the WLED-x5 and WLED-xHP5. Should I get one over the other? I suppose the HP is theoretically brighter or has a better light spread? Are there any dead/dim spots with the regular WLED-x5? If anyone is using the regular WLED-x5 did you sand the tips of the LEDs to spread the light better?
Also does the NEOx-xHP light up all of the headlight switch or is it too small to spread to the top icons?
Thanks for the input!
Also does the NEOx-xHP light up all of the headlight switch or is it too small to spread to the top icons?
Thanks for the input!
One thing worth mentioning is some of the little 74 bulbs like in the HVAC are going to shatter when you try to pull them out. No big deal, it actually makes it easier to pull them out, because the "guts" of the bulb are easier to grab onto with a pair of needlenose. You might want to figure out a way to contain the bits of glass so you don't end up with them everywhere.
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Zfastss- sorry I didn't get back to you before. I used WLED-xHP in the cool blue color for my gauges, no hot spots. 74-xHP3 for the hvac controls in the same color.
Last edited by stealth355tpi; Sep 4, 2012 at 07:14 PM.
I recently swapped all my interior lights with LEDs, I can make a list of what I have...
74-xHP3 for light above door switches (need 2)
74-xHP3 for HVAC lights (need 2)
74-xHP3 for center console light (need 1)
NEOx-xHP 3mm for headlight switch (need 1)
WLED-x5 for lights in rear view mirror (need 2)
WLED-x5 for glove box light (need 1)
WLED-x5 for gauge cluster back lighting (need 5)
WLED-x5 for gauge cluster turn signals (need 2, green)
WLED-x5 for gauge cluster high beam indicator (need 1, blue)
The only bulb that is going to give you trouble is the light above the back seats. It's a festoon bulb but there doesn't seem to be a good direct replacement. I bought a rigid loop festoon bulb with 9 high power LEDs, but the loops don't fit, and if they did the bulb would only point towards the back of the car. I actually managed to wedge it in there so that it stays put and it looks decent... but I might buy the 4210-xHP12 and see if it works any better.
74-xHP3 for light above door switches (need 2)
74-xHP3 for HVAC lights (need 2)
74-xHP3 for center console light (need 1)
NEOx-xHP 3mm for headlight switch (need 1)
WLED-x5 for lights in rear view mirror (need 2)
WLED-x5 for glove box light (need 1)
WLED-x5 for gauge cluster back lighting (need 5)
WLED-x5 for gauge cluster turn signals (need 2, green)
WLED-x5 for gauge cluster high beam indicator (need 1, blue)
The only bulb that is going to give you trouble is the light above the back seats. It's a festoon bulb but there doesn't seem to be a good direct replacement. I bought a rigid loop festoon bulb with 9 high power LEDs, but the loops don't fit, and if they did the bulb would only point towards the back of the car. I actually managed to wedge it in there so that it stays put and it looks decent... but I might buy the 4210-xHP12 and see if it works any better.
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Verdad Gallardo I believe they have the same rear view mirror. My ashtray light never worked in either of my f bodies.
I swapped my dash and now my hvac lights wont come on.. Need to track down that problem asap!!!
And also does anyone know the license plate light p/n?
I swapped my dash and now my hvac lights wont come on.. Need to track down that problem asap!!!
And also does anyone know the license plate light p/n?
For the license plate light I've tried a number of different 194 LEDs and none of them fit in the housing. Your best bet will be to get an LED strip and tape it inside the bumper. VLEDS even makes an adapter that lets you install an LED strip without splicing into your wiring.
For the license plate light I've tried a number of different 194 LEDs and none of them fit in the housing. Your best bet will be to get an LED strip and tape it inside the bumper. VLEDS even makes an adapter that lets you install an LED strip without splicing into your wiring.
a single element LED worked great for me.....any other size does not fit
For the license plate light I've tried a number of different 194 LEDs and none of them fit in the housing. Your best bet will be to get an LED strip and tape it inside the bumper. VLEDS even makes an adapter that lets you install an LED strip without splicing into your wiring.
Yea I mean I'm using this one https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...ase-tower/910/ it works but its just a little to long so it doesn't seal all the way? So I just put tape around it so it doesn't fall out. Working so far haha
Yea I mean I'm using this one https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...ase-tower/910/ it works but its just a little to long so it doesn't seal all the way? So I just put tape around it so it doesn't fall out. Working so far haha
https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...edge-base/203/
https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...d-festoon/244/
Can someone verify these are the correct ones for an 02 map/dome lights please..
Also...
Coupon Code: Ret71
5% off purchase
https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...d-festoon/244/
Can someone verify these are the correct ones for an 02 map/dome lights please..
Also...
Coupon Code: Ret71
5% off purchase
https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...edge-base/203/
https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...d-festoon/244/
Can someone verify these are the correct ones for an 02 map/dome lights please..
Also...
Coupon Code: Ret71
5% off purchase
https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...d-festoon/244/
Can someone verify these are the correct ones for an 02 map/dome lights please..
Also...
Coupon Code: Ret71
5% off purchase
https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...edge-base/199/
https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...edge-base/206/
^ The second one may be slightly brighter.
That festoon will work for the dome but it is not a direct fit. I have it in my Camaro and you have to sort of wedge it between the two prongs. It looks like it'll surely fall out but it hasn't yet, so I don't think it will.
If your TA has the same map lights as my Camaro then the correct bulb is this:
https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...edge-base/199/
That festoon will work for the dome but it is not a direct fit. I have it in my Camaro and you have to sort of wedge it between the two prongs. It looks like it'll surely fall out but it hasn't yet, so I don't think it will.
https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...edge-base/199/
That festoon will work for the dome but it is not a direct fit. I have it in my Camaro and you have to sort of wedge it between the two prongs. It looks like it'll surely fall out but it hasn't yet, so I don't think it will.
If that isn't the correct bulb for the rear dome I'm going to be pretty pissed off. EVERY thread kept saying rigid festoon led bulb (4410 style)... That is what that is. However, the 212-2 part number did not show a rigid style it showed the "capped" style ends.
Everything contradicted itself so I just chose those. If those threads are wrong people need to go back and fix their information. I don't give out information especially PN#s unless I am 10000% positive it is exactly what will work... And with something this I would let it be know I am talking about exactly what year and make/model/trim package I was discussing, every time I posted it.
Sorry for the rant, just annoying.
At least I know it can work.. Should be here in a couple days and I'll let you guys know.
For the license plate light I've tried a number of different 194 LEDs and none of them fit in the housing. Your best bet will be to get an LED strip and tape it inside the bumper. VLEDS even makes an adapter that lets you install an LED strip without splicing into your wiring.
