DIY: LED's for BE/BH dash / interior !!!!!!!!

[blackstar]

alright i've torn my dash apart numerous times now, checking the bulbs, ordering, checking again, going to radio shack, building my own, :smt017 and now i think i've got most of the bulbs covered for what your going to want to replace on your car, either going with the traditional colors or changing the colors of the bulbs to do something a little different. i got everything through :
www.superbrightleds.com and these are under the 12 v car bulbs, twist lock, & component bulbs.
and it goes like this : (you'll have to pick your colors)

PRODUCT # QTY. ()
* for the dash light bulbs - odometer & time/temp - basically it is a #74 light bulb in a twist lock circuit, but it might be easier to buy these from superbright, unless you want to buy individual sockets, then you could try different colors in other spots (same bulbs as all of the other instrument panel illumination bulbs # T1.5-xHP (2)
* for the dash/instrument illumination bulb - basically the bulb is a 194 or a 194/168 wedge base # WLED-x4 (4)
I'm going to be trying some 9 led bulbs for the dash lights too.
* for hvac / heater illumination - these are twist lock base bulbs - NeoWedge 4mm, led or smd #NEO-4x (3) for the hvac, one of the bulbs is shorter in length so i used 2 regular NEO-4x and 1 NEO4-xHP - which is an smd led

* for the ashtray / accessory ring / key light ring - #74 bulb - # 74-xHP3 (3)
* for the dome lights & map lights = #DE3175 / door lights = #DE3021 - 5 bulbs in total #3022-x9 or # 3022-CWHP2 (white) (5) - i used the #3022-CWHP2 for my dome lights
* the rear interior light for the back compartment is the #921 style bulb
* the glove box light and the vanity lights for the sunvisors use the # 74xHP3 bulbs

* for the fog light switch and the cruise control switch i found some led's that should be the right size, but will have to use the old light sockets - i've attempted these bulbs, but they burn out instantly, and are not working. so i'll spend some time trying to build some other ones, eventually.. i found these bulbs under the 'component led's' and they are 3 mm bulbs - # RL3-W3030 & #RL3-B2030 (4)

~ you'll have to figure out what your color is and check ur part #'s when you order, but it is very painless, and i got my stuff in about a week, bulbs are anywhere from 79 cents to $9 for a bulb but depends on what kind of color, style, brightness of led or size of led u want. just read their explanation about the intensity / brightness of the bulbs and u might have to experiment like i am still in the process of.

*i hope this helps the BE / BH guys get some new dash lights. i'm very happy with what i've done so far, and i'll continue to edit the write up on this procedure. :smt023

[GTDrifter]

they also have turn signal bulbs, brake lights, fog lights, etc
they are really cheap too...turn signal bulbs are like $15

good idea

[legacyguy055]

Looking forward to your write up. I'm still trying to have the courage to crack open the gauge cluster haha. But I so badly want to get rid of that green glow....yuck!

Quick question...maybe its just me. But I can't find the product numbers on the website...I'm probably looking in the wrong place.

Edit: Ugh, I'm so dumb I figured it out lol.

[8baal]

I'm still trying to have the courage to crack open the gauge cluster haha. But I so badly want to get rid of that green glow....yuck!


i feel the same way about opening up my dash though in the end its gotta be so worth it, i cant identify my bulbs either is there another website that anyone knows of?

[blackstar]

alright, now there not perfect, but at least in the right order now, the first page is before pictures with the green illumination, and the hvac is white because i removed the green condoms for those bulbs just to see what white would look like. basically the begining is taking everything apart, showing some of the tricky stuff, but it eventually progresses and at the bottom is a completed picture of the dash with blue illumination.....

*** drivers door courtesy light @ night - used a 9 led
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8866-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8866.jpg.html)

*** for the clock / odometer i put in white leds making the teal / turquiose color, but will be changing these to dark blue later
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8873-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8873.jpg.html)

*** gauges with stock green coloring
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8875-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8875.jpg.html)

*** hvac with regular bulbs - green condoms on regular bulbs removed
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8876-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8876.jpg.html)

*** installed leds = ashtray & 12v outlet ring are lit up in white
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8880-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8880.jpg.html)

*** the interior overhead light - white smd leds - festoon bulbs
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8883-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8883.jpg.html)

*** the key ring - blue led
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8884-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8884.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8886-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8886.jpg.html)

*** drivers door courtesy light
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8887-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8887.jpg.html)

*** blue key ring - daytime
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8889-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8889.jpg.html)


*** these are hidden screws - once the ashtray is out, stubby screwdriver pointing under the ashtray to get these
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8901-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8901.jpg.html)

*** hidden screw - once ashtray is removed - straight to the back, holding the ashtray bracket in place.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8903-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8903.jpg.html)

[blackstar]

*** hidden screws, once plastic bezel is removed, look under the cubby hole above the ashtray, and there are two screws holding the whole radio bracket
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8917-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8917.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8901-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8901.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8903-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8903.jpg.html)

*** screws to remove radio
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8907-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8907.jpg.html)

*** screws to remove radio
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8908-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8908.jpg.html)

*** led for the 12v plug ring - white smd led
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8909-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8909.jpg.html)

*** set the heater position to hot position
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8919-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8919.jpg.html)

*** heater control cable - remove cable from retaining clip first
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8920-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8920.jpg.html)

*** heater cable - pull the cable end over and down to remove from clip
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8922-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8922.jpg.html)

*** connectors for the hvac assembly
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8924-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8924.jpg.html)

*** the top screws are to remove the hvac controller from the cluster
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8926-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8926.jpg.html)

*** this is the hvac assembly disconnected from the radio cluster, lay the hvac to the side, so you dont have to re-route the control cable.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8927-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8927.jpg.html)

*** rear picture of the radio - disconnect from dash wiring
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8928-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8928.jpg.html)

*** hvac connection
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8930-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8930.jpg.html)

*** disconnect the hazard switch to remove the upper bezel.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8932-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8932.jpg.html)

*** screws to remove the instrument panel
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8933-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8933.jpg.html)

*** screws to remove the instrument panel
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8934-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8934.jpg.html)

*** screws to remove the instrument panel
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8938-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8938.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8937-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8937.jpg.html)

*** hidden screw for removing the ashtray bracket
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8939-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8939.jpg.html)

*** green connectors at the top of the instrument panel...... set small screwdriver onto the tab, pushing in and up - it'll pop out
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8942-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8942.jpg.html)

*** other green connector
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8943-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8943.jpg.html)

*** picture of the rear of instrument panel
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8946-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8946.jpg.html)

*** replacing the gauge illumination bulbs with leds (picture shows white 4led) but i already changed to blue bulbs and im going to be changing these to 9 leds
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8947-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8947.jpg.html)

*** these are the bulbs for the clock / temperature / odometer / tripmeter = # T1.5xHP - for the clock / odometer
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8954-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8954.jpg.html)

*** this is the spot for the T1.5xHP bulbs my thumb is pointing to the hole
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8956-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8956.jpg.html)

***** clips to seperate the instrument panel covers
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8957-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8957.jpg.html)

***** clips to seperate the instrument panel covers
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8958-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8958.jpg.html)

[blackstar]

*** dash illumination is blue - but the clock / odometer is still using white leds, which made the teal color, the gauges are using blue leds making the dark blue.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8960-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8960.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8962-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8962.jpg.html)

*** hvac control in blue
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8963-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8963.jpg.html)

*** the ashtray i kept in white, but changed the 12v plug to blue on the ring
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8964-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8964.jpg.html)

*** everything in blue
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8965-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8965.jpg.html)

*** blue lights in daylight - the blue is not noticeable during the daytime
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8966-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8966.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8967-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8967.jpg.html)
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8972-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8972.jpg.html)

*** the drivers door courtesy light @ night
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_8998-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_8998.jpg.html)

*** glove box light
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/06/IMG_9069-1.jpg (http://s639.photobucket.com/user/moflitchy/media/SUBARU/LED-CLUSTER-DIY/IMG_9069.jpg.html)

[kinkbmx4407]

what sizes are do i get for the cluster there are different sizes and i dont want to get the wrong ones. id like to do all of the lights in it

[scubydu]

That's sweet. I'm glad someone finally posted some finished pics of this. I so want to do this. About how much did it cost you total for all the bulbs?

[02_Legacy]

What you need for the dash:

2 of these at $2.79 (http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=%2Fspecs%2F74_t15.htm)
4 of these at $1.59/$2.59 (http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=%2Fspecs%2FWLED-x4.htm)

you can look up the other ones yourself http://www.superbrightleds.com just look at the numbers in red

[blackstar]

under some of the installation pics i put the part numbers for tha bulbs. at the top of the topic the bulb numbers are written in red. there are only 2 different bulbs for the cluster, 6 bulbs in total if u only want to do ur gauges. not including the turn signal bulbs, or warning lites. when u order make sure u specify the color u want.

[Lone_legacy]

Looks good. Any info on BD bulb part numbers for the cluster and overhead lighting?

[kinkbmx4407]

What you need for the dash:

2 of these at $2.79
4 of these at $1.59/$2.59


are these for the speedo tach gas temp odometer and time/temp?

[92LegacyProcess]

its pretty much the same for a BC if anyone is doing it to their first gen

[92LegacyProcess]

its pretty much the same for a BC if anyone is doing it to their first gen

[02_Legacy]

What you need for the dash:

2 of these at $2.79 (http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=%2Fspecs%2F74_t15.htm)
4 of these at $1.59/$2.59 (http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/store/index.cgi?action=DispPage&Page2Disp=%2Fspecs%2FWLED-x4.htm)

are these for the speedo tach gas temp odometer and time/temp?

yes in my understanding of the 2 for $2.79 one is for the odometer and one is for the time/temp, and the 4 are for the rest of the gauges.

[kinkbmx4407]

sweet i just ordered them. cant wait to install them :grin:

[EJ22E]

Looks very nice with the blue LED's.

[anothernord]

Can anyone confirm whether or not the bulb types are the same for 2nd Gens?

[1-3-2-4]

Where did you get those LED's for the cluster? If it's where I think it is I wanted someone else to buy them before I tried them lol

[scubydu]

i got everything through :
www.superbrightleds.com :smt023

[1-3-2-4]

just what I thought.

[Matty2Hotty]

Ordered my lights, going with the same but trying the 6led for the 4dash bulds. Can't wait for this mod. Awesome write up! Getting to the hvac bulbs is a little unclear though.

[JohnnyC]

Awesome write-up. Thank you. I've already done the rest of the dash in red using bulb condoms, but hadn't gotten to the gauges yet because I was thinking about doing the method where you sand the green film off of the back of the gauge face. But since the LGT is our DD and the WRX is up on jack stands getting the trans rebuilt, I started on the WRX gauges. The sanding method is a PITA. But I have to finish it on the WRX, but the LGT won't be getting the same treatment if avoidable.

blackstar-You didn't sand the gauge face at all did you? I assume the LED's are bright enough to shine through.

Oh and for those who are wondering, its about $12+s&h to do just the gauge cluster.

[YVK]

i so want to do this, but i suck at DIY things .. :smt022

[Mr Evolution]

Just curious are these LED dimable?? Thanks

[scubydu]

yup

[Mr Evolution]

Nice, this will be one of my future DIY projects.

Going to order them soon

[Matty2Hotty]

I have the blues sitting in packages, used for about 3weeks....
I went with Red instead...Not the best quality pic though!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/006eb27e-1.jpg

[Mr Evolution]

alright i've torn my dash apart numerous times now, checking the bulbs, ordering, checking again, going to radio shack, building my own, :smt017 and now i think i've got most of

*i hope this helps the BE / BH guys get some new dash lights. i'm very happy with what i've done so far, and i'll continue to edit the write up on this procedure. :smt023



Using the white LED in the odo/Temp it still is teal, do you think the speedo will have the same effect? I was thinking to use white LED for the speedo and tach.

Thanks

Funny, my Legacy doesn't have a driver door courtesy light or a light ring around the ignition key, or cigarette lighter. (Future swap I guess)

[tfro33]

I have the blues sitting in packages, used for about 3weeks....
I went with Red instead...Not the best quality pic though!
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/006eb27e-1.jpg

wanna get rid of the blue ones? lol
...that is if they're like what the blue ones in the write up look like

[driftkid]

does anyone know if a bd/bg uses the same bulbs?

[01 gt]

Bulbs came in ... doing it 2morrow 1st thing in the morning. Ill post some high deff pic . BTW i ordered red

[Mr Evolution]

Has anyone done it in white???

[klix]

Has anyone done it in white???
<--also inerested in seeing this! :smt026

[Bataru]

this is nice !!.. i want to do the all blue way as well

[alex22]

i like that !! :twisted:

[Matty2Hotty]

Can't do white. It will be a teal look to it from the green backing film I believe. I could be wrong, But 99% sure.

[blackstar]

Matty is right on, I'll get my pictures together soon to show the differences between colors, the white bulbs make a teal color, because the backing of the gauge covers are green. The only way to get them white is to remove needles, sand down the back of the gauge overlays then color to your desired effect. *******

[Matty2Hotty]

It's light enough not to effect the bright Blue or Red, I have had both.

[WESTcoast]

The ingition key ring, how did you do that, where did you get the ring, i really want to do this!

[Legacy89]

I just replaced most of the bulbs in my dash.
Speedo/tach/fuel/temperature: 4x T10 5Led
Digital AC: 4x T3 LED
Glovebox, ashtray, 12v outlet: 3x T5 LED
Trunk light: 1x T10
Dome light, maplights, courtisy ligths and visor lights: 7x 3175 Festoon 31mm.

Also got sick of the green light in the turn signal indicators (in dash) so i put 2x T5's in them.
Got 5x prewired DIY LEDs that i installed in the pocket underneath the CD player, cup holder and glovebox underneath the armrest.

[MRLancaster]

I want to do white LED's but im thinking its going to make the gauges greener than what they are. Would it show up white? Or green?

[MRLancaster]

Just bought blue ones....we'll see how they turn out! :D 19$ total. Not doing HVAC. Just gauges

[Legacy89]

Your needles and red areas will not light up as god with the blue ones.

[beeda]

anyone know how to get to the gauges to sand? I can't seem to do it

[BigWillieStyles]

I have a JDM car, the face of the gauges seem to be a bit different, I assume that the rear is the same. I think I will buy the same blue ones listed in this thread :) I have an apexi boost gauge that is in blue at night, so would be good if the other panels matched.

[-J.M.G.-]

Looks very, very good!!!

Fantastic work !!!

[BigWillieStyles]

anyone know how to get to the gauges to sand? I can't seem to do it

Ok, so not my car, but thought it might be helpful. Found a blog (all in Japanese) with heaps of pics when the owner did it to his.

http://carview-img04.bmcdn.jp/carlife/images/UserCarNote/721760/p1.jpg
http://carview-img04.bmcdn.jp/carlife/images/UserCarNote/721760/p5.jpg
http://carview-img04.bmcdn.jp/carlife/images/UserCarNote/721760/p6.jpg

And the blog >> http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/449565/car/367415/721760/note.aspx

[RandyMarsh303]

Does anyone have the part numbers for a BD Dash and hvac controls and how many are needed? Also for the fog, defrost, cruise buttons. I would like to order before disassembling the dash for stainless bezel install.

[amgarrety]

Does anyone have the part numbers for a BD Dash and hvac controls and how many are needed? Also for the fog, defrost, cruise buttons. I would like to order before disassembling the dash for stainless bezel install.

Yeah has anyone found out which lights are needed for the cruise control and fog light switches? As of now, both of those lights are burnt out for me, and I really wanna replace them.

[colbh5]

do you have a current list of LEDs with part number and quantity that you are using?

[Regardie]

[quote:2whh4z8a]Does anyone have the part numbers for a BD Dash and hvac controls and how many are needed? Also for the fog, defrost, cruise buttons. I would like to order before disassembling the dash for stainless bezel install.


Yeah has anyone found out which lights are needed for the cruise control and fog light switches? As of now, both of those lights are burnt out for me, and I really wanna replace them.[/quote:2whh4z8a]
The cruise and fogs and defrost and emergency flashers on a BD are just the T1 / Neo3 style from Superbrightleds.com (http://Superbrightleds.com/). I used white and amber when I did mine. The Neo3 bulbs are a little big for the sockets in any Subaru so a bit of sanding on the base make them fit better. Also the retaining hook is a little big so I trimmed the bump with a knife.

On another note, I haven't been to Superbrightleds.com (http://Superbrightleds.com/) site in quite some time and it is way better than it used to be.


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[Snow Wolf]

I just replaced most of the bulbs in my dash.
Speedo/tach/fuel/temperature: 4x T10 5Led
Digital AC: 4x T3 LED
Glovebox, ashtray, 12v outlet: 3x T5 LED
Trunk light: 1x T10
Dome light, maplights, courtisy ligths and visor lights: 7x 3175 Festoon 31mm.

Also got sick of the green light in the turn signal indicators (in dash) so i put 2x T5's in them.
Got 5x prewired DIY LEDs that i installed in the pocket underneath the CD player, cup holder and glovebox underneath the armrest.

Which T5s did you use? Desperate to know lol :D

[Snow Wolf]

Also desperate to know which bulbs to replace the indicators? Don't like the green lol :D

[LibertyFLS]

Major props to "blackstar" for this thread, it was super helpful, especially the bulb # breakdown.

Here is my result with the blue bulbs, it looks like it came this way, I love it, and it matches perfect with my Eclipse Navi. All my interior lighting is now LED, as well as the license plate. Totally updates the feel of the car, and this weekend an '06 LGT 3-spoke steering wheel will complete the interior for me.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/02/1B79EBA68A5148D390E04D7E4F96BD8557610000-1.jpg

[Snow Wolf]

I just replaced most of the bulbs in my dash.
Speedo/tach/fuel/temperature: 4x T10 5Led
Digital AC: 4x T3 LED
Glovebox, ashtray, 12v outlet: 3x T5 LED
Trunk light: 1x T10
Dome light, maplights, courtisy ligths and visor lights: 7x 3175 Festoon 31mm.

Also got sick of the green light in the turn signal indicators (in dash) so i put 2x T5's in them.
Got 5x prewired DIY LEDs that i installed in the pocket underneath the CD player, cup holder and glovebox underneath the armrest.

What bulbs did you use for the indicators? I see you used T5s but which ones in particular? I ask because if you put T5s into search on superbrightleds it comes up with several different types :-?

[blackstar]

The T5 bulbs are just the sizes of the base for the #168/194/912 bulbs. The 168/194 bulbs are much smaller in size compared to the 912's. The 4 bulbs for the Gauges are the #194 bulbs. The other two bulbs to change the gauge illumination are the T1.5 bulbs I referred to. If you go to Superbrightleds.com -->just select LED Car Bulbs.
You will need:
4 = Miniature Wedge Base Bulbs
194/168/921 Type - Mini-Wedge Base Socket
2 = Instrument Cluster and Gauge
T1.5 Base --------->#PC74

or just type in there search : #194 for the 4 main bulbs and #PC74 for all of the other bulbs
The #PC74 bulbs are the same as the T1.5's I used.
You can use the #PC74 bulbs for--> Turn signal indicators / High Beam / BRAKE / Check Engine / ABS / Airbag / Battery / Oil lights, just depends on what you want replaced

[monical]

All the advice are helpful to me

[Snow Wolf]

Installed blue led ignition ring today, what a freaking cool, really simple mod. Took like, 5 mins and that was including wondering how to pull the bulb from it's holder and reassembling the whole thing :) Thanks again blackstar:) :smt023 :wav:


https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2013/04/img0449tt-1.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/266/img0449tt.jpg/)

[Neatfellen]

just gonna say ty ahead of time cuz this will come in so handy while I'm replacing burnt out bulbs in mine. And prolly just recoloring while I'm in there anyway.

[Snow Wolf]

Good luck! Just did my centre console ones, love the results :)

[Neatfellen]

What u do to urs? Change the color up in guessing?

[Snow Wolf]

Yeah, gone blue. Check my ride to see how it looks so far :)

[02_Legacy]

So, I did not read through this whole thread to see if any one has come up with anything definite for the cruse/ fog switches but I have found something that works. The NEO3-x bulbs kinda work. They are not a perfect fit in the fact that they do not twist and lock in like the stock sockets do. They are a very tight fit however, tight enough that after I forced them into their place I am not afraid that they will fall out. This is a viable choice for anyone looking for LED lights for the cruise/fog switches.
Here is a link to the bulb that I ordered, the 3mm (T-1) is the size you need.
https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/instrument-cluster-gauge/neox-led-bulb-instrument-panel-led/220/

[Snow Wolf]

They sure are tight!! The problem I had with these bulbs is they were so tight I couldn't remove them (damn polarised bulbs!!!!!) and ending up having to pull the whole fog light switch apart. End result 3 wrecked led bulbs and now have no lighting in my dash or HVAC :!: :?: :smt022 Hoping like hell it's just a fuse :smt013

[Neatfellen]

ouch... Tough break... I hope so too for ur sake that it's just a fuse!

[02_Legacy]

They sure are tight!! The problem I had with these bulbs is they were so tight I couldn't remove them (damn polarised bulbs!!!!!) and ending up having to pull the whole fog light switch apart. End result 3 wrecked led bulbs and now have no lighting in my dash or HVAC :!: :?: :smt022 Hoping like hell it's just a fuse :smt013

haha yep I had to take the switch apart to turn them around but I didn't ruin the bulbs. I also ended up blowing the fuse lol. The fuse is in the the fuse box to the left of the steering wheel, you have to remove the little storage pocket to get to it. Then it is a 10amp fuse, the very bottom middle I believe. The diagram calls it the "illumination" fuse.

[Regardie]

So, I did not read through this whole thread to see if any one has come up with anything definite for the cruse/ fog switches but I have found something that works. The NEO3-x bulbs kinda work. They are not a perfect fit in the fact that they do not twist and lock in like the stock sockets do. They are a very tight fit however, tight enough that after I forced them into their place I am not afraid that they will fall out. This is a viable choice for anyone looking for LED lights for the cruise/fog switches.
Here is a link to the bulb that I ordered, the 3mm (T-1) is the size you need.
https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/instrument-cluster-gauge/neox-led-bulb-instrument-panel-led/220/

I found that when I did my LEDs in the 97 that the sanding drum on the Dremel was my best friend. I just spun it around the base a few times to make them a little smaller and I cut the little bump off the side attaching things to allow the LED to turn in. Anyone who has seen the LEDs and the original bulbs will know what I mean.

I also used the FSM illumination circuit diagram and a 9 volt battery with a pigtail attached to check that the LEDs were installed correctly at the dining room table, long before they got to the car.

[Snow Wolf]

Was a fuse!!! TF for that! Still, destroyed the leds so gotta place another order now :(

[Snow Wolf]

Have done all HVAC bulbs, cig lighter ring, ash tray, glove box and door lights now. What a relief, HVAC stopped working, thought I'd cooked it but was just a fuse LOL :D

[babiker712]

Just an FYI, these dashlight LED's burn out after 1 year. My HVAC are still gong strong, as are my puddle lights, but the cluster I've had all 4 go after about 1 year each. SuperbrightLEDs will ship a replacement, but it's kind of a PITA. For me the look is worth the effort, but buyer beware

[2smug]

Hi,

What are the LED bulbs for the turn signals and all the warning lights? Also what are the correct fitting fog/cruise LED bulbs?

Thanks much!!


alright i've torn my dash apart numerous times now, checking the bulbs, ordering, checking again, going to radio shack, building my own, :smt017 and now i think i've got most of the bulbs covered for what your going to want to replace on your car, either going with the traditional colors or changing the colors of the bulbs to do something a little different. i got everything through :
www.superbrightleds.com and these are under the 12 v car bulbs, twist lock, & component bulbs.
and it goes like this : (you'll have to pick your colors)

PRODUCT # QTY. ()
* for the dash light bulbs - odometer & time/temp - basically it is a #74 light bulb in a twist lock circuit, but it might be easier to buy these from superbright, unless you want to buy individual sockets, then you could try different colors in other spots (same bulbs as all of the other instrument panel illumination bulbs # T1.5-xHP (2)
* for the dash/instrument illumination bulb - basically the bulb is a 194 or a 194/168 wedge base # WLED-x4 (4)
I'm going to be trying some 9 led bulbs for the dash lights too.
* for hvac / heater illumination - these are twist lock base bulbs - NeoWedge 4mm, led or smd #NEO-4x (3) for the hvac, one of the bulbs is shorter in length so i used 2 regular NEO-4x and 1 NEO4-xHP - which is an smd led

* for the ashtray / accessory ring / key light ring - #74 bulb - # 74-xHP3 (3)
* for the dome lights & map lights = #DE3175 / door lights = #DE3021 - 5 bulbs in total #3022-x9 or # 3022-CWHP2 (white) (5) - i used the #3022-CWHP2 for my dome lights
* the rear interior light for the back compartment is the #921 style bulb
* the glove box light and the vanity lights for the sunvisors use the # 74xHP3 bulbs

* for the fog light switch and the cruise control switch i found some led's that should be the right size, but will have to use the old light sockets - i've attempted these bulbs, but they burn out instantly, and are not working. so i'll spend some time trying to build some other ones, eventually.. i found these bulbs under the 'component led's' and they are 3 mm bulbs - # RL3-W3030 & #RL3-B2030 (4)

~ you'll have to figure out what your color is and check ur part #'s when you order, but it is very painless, and i got my stuff in about a week, bulbs are anywhere from 79 cents to $9 for a bulb but depends on what kind of color, style, brightness of led or size of led u want. just read their explanation about the intensity / brightness of the bulbs and u might have to experiment like i am still in the process of.

*i hope this helps the BE / BH guys get some new dash lights. i'm very happy with what i've done so far, and i'll continue to edit the write up on this procedure. :smt023

[colbh5]

what bulbs would you use to light up the shifter?

[xezey3sx]

Is there any way to bring the images back for this DIY?

[Snow Wolf]

Is there any way to bring the images back for this DIY?

+1

[superu]

Doh! All pix dead. :smt022

Just getting g into this in my BD. But also wondering if I can put LEDs in the instrument cluster and HVAC b/c of the dimming feature on that circuit. . . :smt017



alright, now there not perfect, but at least in the right order now, the first page is before pictures with the green illumination, and the hvac is white because i removed the green condoms for those bulbs just to see what white would look like. basically the begining is taking everything apart, showing some of the tricky stuff, but it eventually progresses and at the bottom is a completed picture of the dash with blue illumination.....

http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/moflitchy/IMG_8866.jpg
*** drivers door courtesy light @ night - used a 9 led
http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/moflitchy/IMG_8871.jpg
*** stock - green illumination on the radio
http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/moflitchy/IMG_8873.jpg
*** for the clock / odometer i put in white leds making the teal / turquiose color, but will be changing these to dark blue later
http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/moflitchy/IMG_8874.jpg
*** gauges with interior lights turned down to 1
http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/moflitchy/IMG_8875.jpg
*** gauges with interior lights turned down to 3
http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/moflitchy/IMG_8876.jpg
*** hvac with regular bulbs - green condoms on regular bulbs removed
http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/moflitchy/IMG_8878.jpg
*** radio illumination - the green bulbs are soldered to the circuit board so i attempted to paint the inner plastic - yep...., did not come out how i wanted
http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/moflitchy/IMG_8880.jpg
*** installed leds = ashtray & 12v outlet ring are lit up in white
http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/moflitchy/IMG_8883.jpg
*** the interior overhead light - white smd leds - festoon bulbs
http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/moflitchy/IMG_8884.jpg
*** the key ring - blue led
http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/moflitchy/IMG_8886.jpg
*** key ring - stays lit until the key is set in the cylinder - light dims out
http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/moflitchy/IMG_8887.jpg
*** drivers door courtesy light
http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/moflitchy/IMG_8889.jpg
*** blue key ring - daytime
http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/moflitchy/IMG_8891.jpg
*** blue key ring with STI key
http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/moflitchy/IMG_8901.jpg
*** these are hidden screws - once the ashtray is out, stubby screwdriver pointing under the ashtray to get these
http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/moflitchy/IMG_8903.jpg
*** hidden screw - once ashtray is removed - straight to the back, holding the ashtray bracket in place.