Yep, you can melt it. Most of the time I just clip the blobs off with a pair of small wire cutters and it comes loose. I use either "Shoe Goo" if I have more time to let it dry, or testers model glue to put them back together. Super glue gel is also a decent way. It only takes a tiny amount.

 

awesome thanks. and yes trung i know i could melt it.. but i was looking for something a little bit safer

 

i used cuticle cutters from my sisters finger nail cutting set. They work really well

 

Thanks Dave for everything!

 

Dave,

I did take the needles apart. I was just careless when i was scrubbing the needle and broke the T that connects the needle to the hub. I reccomend everyone be very careful how hard you clean the needle.

 

You can all look at the pics and see if you can tell what is different about this board (other than the LCD is not soldered in on the first two pics)








Write up to come after I drive it for a day or so :D Hint: It is just as bright as before.

 

I SEE differences!!!

haha... but then again... i know what to look for..

damn.. why didn't we figure this out sooner?

 

^^ Yeah, your guesses dont count... you had inside knowledge

 

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i still kinda... knew what to look for though..

now only if you had clearer pictures of the "thingies".. so i know what to stock up on....

i'll just wait until the writeup i guess. :D

to the almighty dave!

 

I'll include all part numbers. The pics came out a little fuzzy. Good camera, bad photographer

 

i have a good camera too.... but i always have issues with lighting.. :?

 

ITS PHOTOSHOPPED! lol. jp

it looks alot cleaner but im still kinda stumped, have an idea, but still no where to be found. lol good job

 

Thats my deal. I have an SD630 (Cannon). In the area I do the mods in, It is tough to get the lighting right for the picture. Shutter is either open too long, making it blurry, or not on long enough. But, probably because I am too lazy to set it manually. I have the same issue with most cameras when I dont take my time.

 

Ok, for everyone else, I'll stop being mean It is a modded HVAC board. No wires, no resistors added, no cutting of traces. Just a matter of knowing what to replace elsewhere on the board. I originally thought of this idea during my original mod, but due to not having the entire board mapped out, and some preliminary testing thought it would fool with the processing for the rest of the board. I did a LOT more mapping and testing on the board recently and found that it would work... so it is now done and installed on mine. A little more testing tomorrow and driving the car and I will call it good. Then create a new write up with all the new part values and instructions.

 

awesome .. please hurry lol jk I will give this a shot tho have no clue about electrical stuff

 

Awesome, squal was just telling me you had an easier solution,. I just ordered all my leds, so i'll be watching, and waiting for the writeup, then its on. thanks guys for all the hard work it must take to figure this ____ out.

 

Ok all... the fix works. I tried to start the new write up, but I had a set of gauges, HVAC, window and steering wheel controls, plus the LCD reversal on the odo (that adhesive takes a while to remove ) today, a school project to help my son with and I have the flu... joy :D

So I didnt get it done. I have have pics taken and part numbers, I will just have to write it all up tomorrow. Sorry everyone!

 

hope you get better! the flu sucks!

 

Just as I got your old kit in, you came up with a new solution Dave! Hahaha Good work.

 

Yeah, I was thinking of that Have you installed it yet? If not I would be happy to send you the parts for the new kit to use instead. Both kits work equally well, the new one is just easier and cleaner to install since it uses the existing board locations.

Basically, there is one IC and 7 surface mount leds to swap out. I will get the info on part numbers and location up tonight. I did an 07 over the weekend, so I will have info on both HVAC's in the same write up.