HVAC Controls Light Bulb Replacement

[jrider]

Alright. After reading through all the the HVAC lighting ideas and ruling out wanting to use LED's (just too much work for me). I decided I was just gonna see if I could find a blue bulb to swap out the bulb that lights the HVAC. Well, after looking on Ebay I've found that they now make direct replacement LED bulbs that will plug right into exhisting factory bulb placements. Well, I can find the size for the foot lights and glove box. But I can't seem to find the size for the HVAC. If anyone knows of another size (I'm looking for size 74, doesn't seem right) I might be able to look under please let me know. Thanks a bunch.

 

[Xx_Bouncer_xX]

I've looked all around for LED's that will and fit and there are none to be found. The LED mod is the only way to go, it's not that hard anyways....

 

[jrider]

Well, does anyone know the size of the bulb replacement then?

 

[Addict]

74 is correct.
BULB APP GUIDE

If you know what it looks like, perhaps there a different manufacturer that makes it with a different #. I know 168 & 194(i think) are interchangable.

 

[19dsm95]

The bulb size is 74 and you can purchase them here:

http://autolumination.com/194_marker.html

The 74 bulbs are at the bottom of the page but you can only get blue through this site.

Hope this helps.

 

[jrider]

Wow, thanks. That is the first colored I've seen. Now let's see if we can find them in the LED replacement form .

 

[Addict]

That should be LED. The rest of their bulbs are.

 

[dave99gst]

vrad makes LEDS that are 'plug =n= play' all ready got the proper restiance in them.. they just got a red/black wire you hook up.

 

[jrider]

Thanks. But what I'm looking for is an LED Bulb. That will just plug right into the exhisting plug. I've found a lot of different sizes, but no 74's.

 

[jrider]

Originally posted by Addict
That should be LED. The rest of their bulbs are.

Sorry, didn't see your reply. Hmmm... you think? Not all of the bulbs there are LED. Some are just the regular bulbs. Maybe I'll email and see. If they are, this makes changing light colors way easier (HVAC, Ciggerette lighter ring, ingnition ring, and more).

 

[Addict]

Originally posted by jrider
Sorry, didn't see your reply. Hmmm... you think? Not all of the bulbs there are LED. Some are just the regular bulbs. Maybe I'll email and see. If they are, this makes changing light colors way easier (HVAC, Ciggerette lighter ring, ingnition ring, and more).

Let me know their response.

 

[jrider]

Wow, what a great quick response:
"HI- The blue #74 we have listed currently is not an led.

We will have #74 leds in all colors in 2-3 weeks on the website.

Thanks.

Chris-- "

I will definitely be looking forward to getting some of these. Makes the job of soldering your own LED's obsolete. Anyone who is interested, keep a lookout at http://autolumination.com/ for the size 74 LED replacement bulbs!

 

[jrider]

Okay guys. I did some more looking around because I just can't wait 2-3 weeks , never can. I found a direct LED replacement for size 73 http://www.happcontrols.com/index.html?http://www.happcontrols.com/pushbuttons/91115700.htm!, and from what I can put together by looking at this page http://www.ledtronics.com/datasheets/Pages/miniature_based_led_products/012a.pdf, is that 18, 37, 73, & 74 are all the same size. If anyone knows this to be true or is able to conclude the same thing I have with near certainty please respond. I am emailing the company of the second site I have listed to get some answers.

 

[19dsm95]

www.ledtronics.com

Great find jrider!

Just look under products, automotive based and they have pretty much anything we could ask for. And it says right on their site that the:

T1½ (4.5mm) Midget Wedge Based Bulb replaces Incandescent 18, 37, 70, 73, 74 bulbs.

 

[Addict]

Originally posted by 19dsm95
www.ledtronics.com

Great find jrider!

Just look under products, automotive based and they have pretty much anything we could ask for. And it says right on their site that the:

T1½ (4.5mm) Midget Wedge Based Bulb replaces Incandescent 18, 37, 70, 73, 74 bulbs.

Bad part is that its a minimum order of 10 @ $9.50 each

 

[jrider]

I know, $9.50 is just too much- especially when you have to buy at least 10 (granted they do have everything you could ever need). But hey, if you check out http://www.happcontrols.com/ and do a search for 'LED' or 'Wedge' or '73', and I think (says will fit 73) you'll find what you're looking for at a much reasonable price: like $3.50 or so- the more you buy, the cheaper they are. I just can't seem to find the brightness of the LED's anywhere. If anyone tracks it down, let us know!

 

[dsmturbowhore]

my a/c dash light doesn't come on when i turn my lights on sometimes. I have to turn the fan on and off 2-3 times before the light comes on. anybody know what it could be?

 

[AWDPetmitsu]

Sounds like a loose connection at the bulb. It's not easy to get to. Mine goes out at the fan switch and it does it going over bumps. It's not a real priority so I live with it for now.

 

[Defiant]

This is the DSM AC switch:

 

[Defiant]

The bulbs come out with a gentle ¼-turn. I don't know if the dealer carries the stupid little bulb holder, or if they even come out of the holder.

 

[n0c7]

My HVAC(Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning) controls in my 95 Eclipse do not light up. I do not believe it to be a fuse as every other light throughout the car/dash does light up. I have removed the CD player and stuck my hand behind the HVAC control unit but I cannot seem to feel my way around to a lightbulb. Is this just a lightbulb replacement, and do I have to remove the entire HVAC assembly?

 

[cuttheduck]

Yep, its just one really little light bulb. Not sure if local stores carry it but heres alink that tells you how to get back by the light. You could put in a colored LED like they do in the faq if you wanted.

http://www.angelfire.com/fl5/import/console.html

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[n0c7]

Yep, its just one really little light bulb. Not sure if local stores carry it but heres alink that tells you how to get back by the light. You could put in a colored LED like they do in the faq if you wanted.

http://www.angelfire.com/fl5/import/console.html

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Thanks alot, the pictures are dark but I should be alright if I can get the A/C button out properly.

 

[cubedmayhem]

Hey i was going to change the bulbs in my cluster and hvac bulbs in the dash, does anyone know the size to use or model number. The dealership didnt know and said to just take them out and go to radioshack. Good idea but want to switch to leds and may have order or find them first. So any help would be sweet. Thanx

 

[carwizard1]

It's 74 http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/AutomotiveLighting/LampReplacementGuide/AutoLRG-Results.htm Here's all of them

1999 MITSUBISHI Eclipse

Low beam headlamp
9006
9006ST Silverstar High Performance Lighting: the whitest and brightest Halogen
9006XV XtraVision Halogen Upgrade: Up to 20% Brighter
9006CB Cool Blue Halogen Upgrade: White Hot; Super Cool; 100% Street Legal
9006LL Long Life Halogen Upgrade: Lasts one and a half times longer

High beam headlamp
9005
9005ST Silverstar High Performance Lighting: the whitest and brightest Halogen
9005CB Cool Blue Halogen Upgrade: White Hot; Super Cool; 100% Street Legal

Parking light
1157
1157LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Front turn signal
1157
1157LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Rear turn signal
2057
2057LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Tail light
2057
2057LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Stop light
2057
2057LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

High mount stop light
3497

Fog/Driving light
H3-55W
H3ST Silverstar High Performance Lighting: the whitest and brightest Halogen

License plate
168

Back up light
1156
1156LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Front sidemarker
168

Rear sidemarker
2057
2057LL Long Life Upgrade: Up to twice the life of the standard lamp

Dome light
DE3175

Step/Courtesy light
74
DE3022

Trunk/Cargo area
DE3022

Instrument-general
74

That's better!