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Old 02-25-2012, 08:15 PM
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Default * xB2 Gauge Cluster LED Conversion/Swap Installation Guide

Scion xB2 Gauge Cluster LED Conversion/Swap Installation Guide
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For 2008-2010 models, also 2011-up models compatiable

** NOTE : This isn't for beginner, so if you aren't sure you can do this then, please seek professional help.
We also offer installation for Local and Out of state customers
Local installation service available (Follow the link for more information)
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- For out of state customers, please e-mail me for information Sean@LEDmod.com

Here is a step by step guide for LED Conversion/Swap

Things you'll need (Mostly available at RadioShack)
- Fine point Pencil Soldering Iron (Recommend 15-30 watt)
- Solder : Prefer silver-bearing solder or rosin core solder (Thinner the better, easier to work with)
- Soldering accesories
- Philips screw driver
- Surface mount LED (LED Conversion/Swap Kit available from here LEDmod.com)

* NOTE : Stock gauge face will only work with Red LED
- Stock gauge face has orange pigment that prevents other colors to pass through
- Custom gauge face from LEDmod.com will allow other colors to pass through properly and prevents light bleeding through
- You can check out custom gauge face from here


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Scion xB2 LED Conversion/Swap Installed Sample pictures
(All the sample picture below has custom gauge face)






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Very well done write up ! I will use this when I convert my lights!
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Originally Posted by r2d2michael
Very well done write up ! I will use this when I convert my lights!
Thanks, been meaning to make it for long time...
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I will deff have to find someone to do this for me........
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I would like to do a full led and swap from a 09 to 11+ gauge cluster., wonder if it’s pretty close to a direct swap.
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Originally Posted by r2d2michael
I would like to do a full led and swap from a 09 to 11+ gauge cluster., wonder if it’s pretty close to a direct swap.
Yes but odometer is stored inside the gauge cluster. So you'll get different miles from the spare gauge cluster.
It's illegal to have different miles.

So you'll have to get it reprogram to match your stock miles to be legal.
We offer reprogramming to match your stock miles.
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That's awesome!
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Originally Posted by LEDmod
Yes but odometer is stored inside the gauge cluster. So you'll get different miles from the spare gauge cluster.
It's illegal to have different miles.

So you'll have to get it reprogram to match your stock miles to be legal.
We offer reprogramming to match your stock miles.

Wait so are you saying that it is a direct swap? Plug and play? How much would the reprogram be? I know in the Honda world lots of people run around with different gauge clusters. I did in my crx lol
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Me too.
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Originally Posted by r2d2michael
Wait so are you saying that it is a direct swap? Plug and play? How much would the reprogram be? I know in the Honda world lots of people run around with different gauge clusters. I did in my crx lol
Second generation xB is plug and play.. since wiring harness is same

We charge $80 to transfer the odometer(your original miles)
You'll have to provide your stock gauge cluster and spare gauge cluster
That way it will keep it legal to retain your miles.

Yes, you can swap out wither different gauge cluster, but if you have yearly inspection or smog check, you will have different miles (if DMV keep a record of it)
Also for when you are selling your car, it will be a fraud to sell the car with different odometer...
So we do this professionally, so we follow the rules and regulatation..

If you don't care about the odometer, then yes you can just simply swap them out....
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Originally Posted by LEDmod
Second generation xB is plug and play.. since wiring harness is same

We charge $80 to transfer the odometer(your original miles)
You'll have to provide your stock gauge cluster and spare gauge cluster
That way it will keep it legal to retain your miles.

Yes, you can swap out wither different gauge cluster, but if you have yearly inspection or smog check, you will have different miles (if DMV keep a record of it)
Also for when you are selling your car, it will be a fraud to sell the car with different odometer...
So we do this professionally, so we follow the rules and regulatation..

If you don't care about the odometer, then yes you can just simply swap them out....
Has this been done before? I would problem send you the 08-10 gauge cluster and an 11+. Switch over the miles and do a led swap at the same time. Now I just have to find an 11+ cluster on the cheap.
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^yeah its been done before. theres an '08 i think on clubxb with an '11 gauge cluster.
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Used spare gauge cluster is still on the expensive side.. since not many out there...
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Check out the package deal if you wanted professional installation service through us..
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Great writeup, now I can go ahead and rewire the multifunction switch and relocate it to the shifter!
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For curiosities sake, what do you charge if I send you the unit?
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