Backlit Headlight Knob On TA
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A while back I decided to replace the AC ***** for better grip and that kinda got me thinking about the headlight **** as well. On some other cars the headlight **** is illuminated when the engine is on so you don't have to feel around for the headlight switch at night. I got used to it on another vehicle and wanted something similar for the TA.
Basically, I bought another **** just like the one I used for the AC, cut the shaft down considerably and glued it back on, mounted a small red LED in the ****. Drilled a hole into the **** area of the switch, ran wiring through the hole and then wired it up to ign. using a resistor. It's harder than it sounds, but works great.
Alright, here is the day shot.
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Here is the night shot with the lights off but ignition on.
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My thread on the AC *****:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...=1#post2307794
Basically, I bought another **** just like the one I used for the AC, cut the shaft down considerably and glued it back on, mounted a small red LED in the ****. Drilled a hole into the **** area of the switch, ran wiring through the hole and then wired it up to ign. using a resistor. It's harder than it sounds, but works great.
Alright, here is the day shot.
![Name: 100_0275cropped.jpg
Views: 98
Size: 33.0 KB](https://ls1tech.com/forums/attachments/appearance-detailing/624769d1501370549-backlit-headlight-knob-ta-100_0275cropped.jpg)
Here is the night shot with the lights off but ignition on.
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Size: 42.7 KB](https://ls1tech.com/forums/attachments/appearance-detailing/624770d1501370549-backlit-headlight-knob-ta-100_0256cropped.jpg)
My thread on the AC *****:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...=1#post2307794