LED # for gauge cluster?

[babiebluboi]

I was wondering if anybody knows what LED bulb number is for the bulbs in the gauge cluster? I don't have the skill to solder LEDs myself, and would rather just replace the stock gauge bulbs with LEDs. I was planning to buy the LEDs off SuperBrightLEDs.com because they have instrument LEDs, but they have different sizes.

I did some research and found that it might be LED # 74s, but I just wanted to make sure, especially if any of you have personally done it.

 

[dustyduff]

I was wondering if anybody knows what LED bulb number is for the bulbs in the gauge cluster?

For the bulbs inside of the cluster, you should be using wedge style 194 bulbs. The size 74bulbs are the smaller ones needed for your HVAC controls.

It can get rather expensive in buying the "pre soldered with resistors" wedge style bulbs from a vender, that's why most people opt to solder the resistors in themselves. Just be sure to look at the specs for the wedge bulbs to measure for size and depth. I started replacing all of them a while ago and abandoned the project for a while to get other things done.

 

[Defiant]

There are no wedge bulbs in the cluster. 74 is the proper size.
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/newbie-forum/166348-2g-gauge-cluster-diagram-where.html

 

[eclipsetuner_21]

The WEDGE BASE LED's are the best!!! They are the brightest and provide the most light with hardly any hot spots. I will send ya a pic if you would like one.

eBay Motors: 2 SMT HIGH POWER BLUE WEDGE BASE LED LIGHT BULBS 37 74 (item 280230467161 end time Jun-01-08 23:53:40 PDT)

 

[dustyduff]

There are no wedge bulbs in the cluster. 74 is the proper size.

Aahhh, I didn't look to see that he's a 2g. The 1gs use the wedge bulbs.

 

[chris712vt]

I have also been interested in this. I took a look at the OP's website and found "74-xHP Wedge Base LED Bulb" (6 LEDs for the guages only) for $15. They would be a direct replacement for our stock bulbs right, just swap them out?

And rather than the dull yellowish amber of the stock guages, do you think the high-power 74 LEDs in amber or red would makes the guages brighter and more vivid amber/orange/red colored (without sanding the backs of the guage faces)?

 

[DGajre777]

The bulb size is #74. Be prepared to get you dremel and file off some plastic where the led bulbs will go in. The led bulbs (I bought them from superbrightleds.com) are longer than stock ones and won't fit unless you sand off some plastic in the cluster. I have red led bulbs with reverse blue face gauges on my car and I love them. If you just plan on changing the led bulbs, you'll have some hot spots.

The first pic shows you the hotspots I'm talking about. The second pic is what I have on my car .

 

[EDM95]

Does any one know the bulb number for the prnd12 in the center council?

 

[DGajre777]

Does any one know the bulb number for the prnd12 in the center council?

What is a prnd12? The cig lighter and cup holder in the center console (and HVAC) all take # 74 bulbs.

 

[spoonman]

What is a prnd12?

The light for the automatic shifter, those are the gears. Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive.

 

[DGajre777]

The light for the automatic shifter, those are the gears. Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive.

Ah, I didn't think about that since I have a 5 speed.

 

[chris712vt]

Dee is there any way to avoid those hot spots? Thanks for the pictures up there, by any chance do you know if that is with the red LEDs with the amber film still on the backs of the gauges, or had that film been scraped off? And like I said is there a way to avoid the hot spots?

 

[DGajre777]

Yes, those red leds are with the amber film on the back of stock gauges and the film hasn't been scraped off. The hot spots look worse in the picture but the only way to avoid the hot spots would be to scrape the film off of the back of the gauges.

 

[ApexVIII]

just wet sand it off the back, thats what i did for mine, ill post pictures of mine later once i finish my gauges i put LED strips behind each gauge.... looks amazing...

 

[crazy_1gb]

just wet sand it off the back, thats what i did for mine, ill post pictures of mine later once i finish my gauges i put LED strips behind each gauge.... looks amazing...

does anyone know about the 1G lights for an LED attempt?

 

[4g63Powered]

does anyone know about the 1G lights for an LED attempt?

Your answer is right at the top of the thread...

For the bulbs inside of the cluster, you should be using wedge style 194 bulbs. The size 74bulbs are the smaller ones needed for your HVAC controls.

 

[AndrewD5418]

Your answer is right at the top of the thread...

Is it just me, or do they actually solder the bulbs into those lame bulb housings that you twist on tho?

 

[Defiant]

I couldn't get the bulb out of the couple I'd played with.

 

[turbosax2]

It's possible to remove them, but I've broke more than I've gotten out whole.

 

[TalonTsi31]

i looked through that website and i have to say i am more confused than when i started.
Which bulbs are do we need. i know they are 74 but i click on order 74 and 174 more options come up none of which say the number "74"
i want to do an led conversion and scrape the back of the gauges so i can use the amber ones and get a true amber color. or should i just use the amber ones and keep the backing?
any help would be great . thanks

 

[AndrewD5418]

I couldn't get the bulb out of the couple I'd played with.

I found out that you can order the sockets from autozone.
AutoZone.com | Shopping | Accessories | Product Detail - Motormite 1/2 in. Instrument Panel

Part number 85835

Has anybody thought about sanding the backing and then spraying the whole back with maybe two coats of VHT nightshades? It would create the "off" effect for the cars with the black clusters, and then wire up the cluster lights to turn on with ignition so it lights up whenever the car is on? Wait.. you'd have to spray the front .

 

[fulanititoo8198]

Interesting I never thought of using these. I was actually going to use the led strips which have worked well for others. Here is an example when I posted this thread Making my interior brighter evo like - DSMtalk Forums

Those of you that have used the led replacements which ones did you use? I see 3 types. Also how was the brightness compared to oem?

i want to do an led conversion and scrape the back of the gauges so i can use the amber ones and get a true amber color. or should i just use the amber ones and keep the backing?
any help would be great . thanks

Same thing I'm trying to do go amber get it to look somewhat evo like.

 

[AndrewD5418]

I thought evo's have more of a red.

 

[fulanititoo8198]

Wow I'm an idiot I've driven and ridden in so many evos and I just now notice they do look red. Especially in this pic when compared to amber.

 

[r1991_4g63t]

<----------- mine were like 16 bucks and easy has hell to install