A/C Control Color Change
06-19-2004, 10:49 PM
#21
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I did this with my xA. Much of the disassembly of the console was the same. I couldnt find the rubber light covers in blue (AutoZone and Pepboys can suck it) so i attempted to use blue permanent marker. So far, seems to work. I am concerned about the bulb temperature burning off the ink, however. (Thats what happened when I tried the permanent marker on the dome light.)
I can take pictures of the process if anyone wants them. Shouldnt need them though, taking the thing apart is pretty cut and dried if youre cautious and look before you start yanking on stuff.
UPDATE:
Blue permanent marker is too dark. Gonna try turquoise. Guess its a hit or miss thing. Im thinking I might just have to jerry rig a series of LEDs into the console. Why Toyota tried to route such a low-wattage light through cheap clear plastic is beyond me... seems to be a stupid way to do things.
I can take pictures of the process if anyone wants them. Shouldnt need them though, taking the thing apart is pretty cut and dried if youre cautious and look before you start yanking on stuff.
UPDATE:
Blue permanent marker is too dark. Gonna try turquoise. Guess its a hit or miss thing. Im thinking I might just have to jerry rig a series of LEDs into the console. Why Toyota tried to route such a low-wattage light through cheap clear plastic is beyond me... seems to be a stupid way to do things.
07-21-2004, 02:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Geneshaft
how do you take off the xA's front panel? I don't want to break it.
GeneShaft
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-remove left and right ****
-remove screws behind two *****
-lift up the piece from the bottom of where the ***** are, this piece extends up to where the stereo is
hope that helps
07-21-2004, 02:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Jason_H
Originally Posted by Geneshaft
how do you take off the xA's front panel? I don't want to break it.
GeneShaft
GeneShaft
-remove left and right ****
-remove screws behind two *****
-lift up the piece from the bottom of where the ***** are, this piece extends up to where the stereo is
hope that helps
the silver accents may scratch your AC panel if you pull too hard...
also, watch out for the little ball bearing in the center **** assembley (it's greased up) That's the key to the CLICKY!
07-21-2004, 05:46 AM
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replacment keds
http://www.superbrightleds.com/index.htm
why no just go here and get whatever color leds you want
direct fit or replacement
why no just go here and get whatever color leds you want
direct fit or replacement
08-02-2004, 03:28 AM
#29
Dash Light a/c control
cool pics. i think i can handle that. .. wish i woudl have done it when i put in my JVC head unit, does it look like you could pull the bulb out of the gray colored base? .. i changed the color of my shifter console bulb from whtie to red LED.. bulb #74 if those are the same they should pop in if the gray base pops off
2005 XB thundercloud metallic http://members.sounddomain.com/silyotter
2005 XB thundercloud metallic http://members.sounddomain.com/silyotter
08-02-2004, 03:28 AM
#30
Dash Light a/c control
cool pics. i think i can handle that. .. wish i woudl have done it when i put in my JVC head unit, does it look like you could pull the bulb out of the gray colored base? .. i changed the color of my shifter console bulb from whtie to red LED.. bulb #74 if those are the same they should pop in if the gray base pops off
2005 XB thundercloud metallic http://members.sounddomain.com/silyotter
2005 XB thundercloud metallic http://members.sounddomain.com/silyotter
08-12-2004, 09:03 AM
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Speedhut.com LEDs
Go to www.speedhut.com and into their "accessories" section and click on the "6 high bright LEDs button. Here's what it says about them:
6 High Bright LEDs
Set of 6 LEDs. These LEDs will replace factory bulbs and change the stock lighting to a blue, red or green color. Use These LEDs to replace your stock bulbs to a different color. These LEDs never burn out. Most cars have 6 or less bulbs.
Wonder if these would work for the dash lights and what not??? Is somebody willing to get them and try them?
6 High Bright LEDs
Set of 6 LEDs. These LEDs will replace factory bulbs and change the stock lighting to a blue, red or green color. Use These LEDs to replace your stock bulbs to a different color. These LEDs never burn out. Most cars have 6 or less bulbs.
Wonder if these would work for the dash lights and what not??? Is somebody willing to get them and try them?
08-12-2004, 10:49 PM
#37
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When I go to Autozone what do I ask the clerk? Where are your rubber bulb cover things? What i'm getting at, is there a more technical name that will not make me look like the dumb blond?
