LED Swap (05-06 HVAC w/Circuit MOD)
08-17-2005, 01:35 AM
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Originally Posted by engifineer
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Just bought the resistors. 99 cents for a set of 5. I forgot hook up wire though, back I go 
i think radioshack has them in 1/2 but 1/4 they dont even sell 680s
08-17-2005, 02:07 AM
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Originally Posted by killer4605
Originally Posted by engifineer
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Originally Posted by Rivulent
Just bought the resistors. 99 cents for a set of 5. I forgot hook up wire though, back I go
i think radioshack has them in 1/2 but 1/4 they dont even sell 680s
08-17-2005, 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by ScionDad
no problem...you really deserve it. Prior to this, the only listed fix was gerry rig stilts 
I just couldn't bring myself to do that. 
I just couldn't bring myself to do that. it works, its the solution for the creative and lazy.
As you can see it worked alot better on the lcd than anywhere else.
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Mad props to engifineer, u got skillz.
08-17-2005, 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by ScionDad
Originally Posted by killer4605
Originally Posted by engifineer
Originally Posted by killer4605
Originally Posted by Rivulent
Just bought the resistors. 99 cents for a set of 5. I forgot hook up wire though, back I go
i think radioshack has them in 1/2 but 1/4 they dont even sell 680s
08-17-2005, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by engifineer
Originally Posted by ScionDad
Originally Posted by killer4605
Originally Posted by engifineer
Originally Posted by killer4605
Originally Posted by Rivulent
Just bought the resistors. 99 cents for a set of 5. I forgot hook up wire though, back I go
i think radioshack has them in 1/2 but 1/4 they dont even sell 680s
08-17-2005, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by mr_lore
Originally Posted by ScionDad
no problem...you really deserve it. Prior to this, the only listed fix was gerry rig stilts I just couldn't bring myself to do that.
I just couldn't bring myself to do that. it works, its the solution for the creative and lazy.
As you can see it worked alot better on the lcd than anywhere else.
/edit
Mad props to engifineer, u got skillz.
08-17-2005, 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by aolj
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Originally Posted by ScionDad
no problem...you really deserve it. Prior to this, the only listed fix was gerry rig stilts I just couldn't bring myself to do that.
I just couldn't bring myself to do that. it works, its the solution for the creative and lazy.
[img]http://mrlore.gotdns.org/scions/stuff/sm/IMG_0438S.jpg
As you can see it worked alot better on the lcd than anywhere else.
/edit
Mad props to engifineer, u got skillz.
I just leave mine on default setting with no flash (not the night setting) and take it. That way it shows up as they really look and I dont have issues with blurry pics.
08-17-2005, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Rivulent
I went to do this, and it wasn't until after i desoldered the lcd that I realized I only had 6 blue leds. Had to do all red with blue buttons at hte moment. I'll go back and do blue when I get tired of the red.
08-17-2005, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by mr_lore
Originally Posted by ScionDad
no problem...you really deserve it. Prior to this, the only listed fix was gerry rig stilts I just couldn't bring myself to do that.
I just couldn't bring myself to do that. it works, its the solution for the creative and lazy.
As you can see it worked alot better on the lcd than anywhere else.
/edit
Mad props to engifineer, u got skillz.
08-18-2005, 02:24 AM
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Originally Posted by johnnyTCblaze
Question for you Engifineer. What do you mean by "cut the trace?" Also all I want is to fix the Clock LEDS to make them brighter. Is it possible to just fix the clock LEDS? If so, how? Please advise o'wise one
If you look on the board from the points that the LEDs solder on, you will see "traces" that run to various places. These are the "wires" of a circuit. For instance, you can follow one from the second LED down on the right, from the cathode (marked with the line) to the anode (marked by the back of the triangle) of the third one down. In this case it is easiest to cut a section out right at the third LED to disconnect the two.
To do just the clock you should just replace the resistor before the three LEDs with a peice of hookup wire.
08-18-2005, 02:25 AM
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For those that have been in touch with me regarding sending gauges and consoles for modding, I will be out of town from tomorrow until Sunday, so if I am long to respond, that is why
08-18-2005, 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by engifineer
Originally Posted by johnnyTCblaze
Question for you Engifineer. What do you mean by "cut the trace?" Also all I want is to fix the Clock LEDS to make them brighter. Is it possible to just fix the clock LEDS? If so, how? Please advise o'wise one
If you look on the board from the points that the LEDs solder on, you will see "traces" that run to various places. These are the "wires" of a circuit. For instance, you can follow one from the second LED down on the right, from the cathode (marked with the line) to the anode (marked by the back of the triangle) of the third one down. In this case it is easiest to cut a section out right at the third LED to disconnect the two.
To do just the clock you should just replace the resistor before the three LEDs with a peice of hookup wire.
08-18-2005, 01:40 PM
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Anyone know how to take apart the stock HU.....i would like to change the leds in there and i already have the leds but i nned to know how to take it apart without messing anything up......I would love a DIY guide if someone knows....i have been waiting on blue_estel for a while but he is too busy....ANY HELP please?!!?
08-18-2005, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Fsu1dolfan
Anyone know how to take apart the stock HU.....i would like to change the leds in there and i already have the leds but i nned to know how to take it apart without messing anything up......I would love a DIY guide if someone knows....i have been waiting on blue_estel for a while but he is too busy....ANY HELP please?!!?
08-18-2005, 07:42 PM
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Just in case you didnt know here is some info on the HU
For the button LED's they are size 0603 SMT, if you do an e-bay seach for '0603 blue LED', you will find a company from Hong Kong, T and D Technology Company, they are selling them for the best price that I could find. 50 LED's for $12 shipped.
For the display, I went to Oznium.com and got some 3mm LED's (you only need 2)
I nice walkthrough on taking it apart and how to tell the poliarity when putting on the new leds would be extremely appreciated and helpful!!!! YOU the Man thanks in advance....
~Jason
For the button LED's they are size 0603 SMT, if you do an e-bay seach for '0603 blue LED', you will find a company from Hong Kong, T and D Technology Company, they are selling them for the best price that I could find. 50 LED's for $12 shipped.
For the display, I went to Oznium.com and got some 3mm LED's (you only need 2)
I nice walkthrough on taking it apart and how to tell the poliarity when putting on the new leds would be extremely appreciated and helpful!!!! YOU the Man thanks in advance....
~Jason