detiber

The Gauge cluster in the xB uses PLCC2 sized LEDs. If you want to change out the LEDs behind the Clock, they are 1206 sized.

You can get the PLCC2 LEDs from Oznium (http://www.oznium.com/plcc-2).

As for the 1206 LEDs, you can get them from most any electronic parts supplier I personally use http://mouser.com.

Just make sure that the LEDs have a mcd of at least 100 (brightness).

crxlurp

how many leds does the gauge cluster use? i am going to order some. and then i need 4 for the odo and clock right?

detiber

You will need 20 PLCC2 LEDs and 4 1206 LEDs for a manual. I believe there are 8 extra PLCC2 LEDs needed if it is an automatic.

crxlurp

20 just for the guage? or is that for all the indicator light as well?

detiber

Sorry, 20 all together for the gauge and indicator lights. There are only 3 for the gauge face itself.

Murbyrne

cool, but it seems like the color fades. Has anyone done it with green yet?

martin_barrera

A and B miles...What does this mean?

CharredEarth

It means the Odometer trip distances. There's 3 settings on them, straight Odometer, which is how many miles TOTAL you've gone in your car, Trip A and Trip B for keeping track of how far you can get on a tank of gas/distance travelled on a trip, etc.

eg: looking at your odometer, press the little stick that pokes out of the cluster beside/below it (depending on which vehicle you're driving). You'll see the odo change between Odometer, Trip A, and Trip B.

The trip A and B Odometers can be reset to 0, where the straight Odometer cannot.

Hope that helps!

martin_barrera

Modified mine today...I decided to go with blue. It's still light outside so i'll see how it turns out in an hour or so. Thanks a bunch.
Q: How long does the sharpie color last before it fades off?

martin_barrera

I modified my gauge but it seems that I put the hands' back incorrectly. I mean....I filled up my tank and it shows up as 3/4 full. Any one have the same problem? How do I fix it???

chadfo

Go to the bottom of this page and you'll find instructions.

http://www.forcespeed.com/XBInstall/XBInstall.htm

martin_barrera

I fix it! Really easy...took me a couple of minutes. Thanks. Stay up!

itscurtsk

i was able to do it for the xA. it's a little bit different but pretty much same concept. basically keep removing the top layers which are very easy to take off. the rpm and fuel needle i just put it on Empty and 0. the mph needle was a bit tricky. my last resort which worked, drive without the speed needle for like a block, park it, place the needle onto 0 and it should work. if not, then turn off your car after placing the needle and turn it back on. here are some pics:

Rucker

good stuff! this took all of 15 minutes to do and came out SICK

itscurtsk

post up pics and say what color sharpie you used. i used regular blue.

Rucker

cant get my pic to post. i used the dark blue as well, i'll keep trying

Rucker

[IMG]http://www.flickr.com/photos/12621805@N05/5078943606/http://www.flickr.com/photos/12621805@N05/5078943606/

lovemyxb333

For the clock light do I need the standard 1206 leds or the 1206 diodes

SquallLHeart

hmm? LEDs are diodes.

Light
Emitting
Diodes..

yes 1206 sized for a 1st gen xB

lovemyxb333

Thanks I had a duh! Moment. The way the description was written out on the site I bought them from threw me off for a minute.