raWr215

question, after prying and putting back the car together... do you notice anything is wrong with the dash boards etc? like loose, not in perfectly etc?

red718

thanx that helps sooooooooo mutch. i am going to do blue to match the floor and heater vents

engifineer

I have had my gauge cluster out approximately 8 times due to changing out the LEDs and taking signal measurements for another project. No rattles or issues with it.

gookgeek

Anyone here try this on an xA? Or at least, know if the xA's cluster will need the same size (PLCC-sized) LEDs?

-- Anthony N.

JSVH

any problems placing Blue and Red LEDS on the same board?

cnguyen1976

Man, I want to change mine so bad but still not brave enough to do it. Only because I'm affraid the needle will not be accurate again. I once had accord and it wasn't accurate anymore after I mess with it. Maybe one day but I guess I have to learn how to solder first huh?

engifineer

Pmed you some info.

red718

is 5000 or 7000 mcd going to blind me

engifineer

You wont find them that bright that will fit into the cluster properly. And yes, those would be blinding. The ones listed from LC-LED are the perfect match and are around 300 mcd, which is more than bright enough.

Emo

Those are for tail lights and pretty much outside use... and like you said.. they are going to blind you..lol

-Emo

MTB

They're bright.. but won't blind you (haha obviously) I have 4 22000 mcd white leds in an altoids can, FRICKING BRIGHT, my friend pointed it right into my face... not blind.. but I bet it did something bad to my eyes lol

smokeyzx

I broke the center console LCD last night. Any ideas on a cheap replacement?

engifineer

You have to buy the whole board to replace the LCD. I would look for one from salvage if possible.

As I mention in the how to on replacing the center console LEDs and making them as bright as the gauges, be VERY patient with the LCD. Even after it appears you have wicked all of the solder off the pins, there will still be some further down in the holes. You have to keep heating and wicking (do pins far apart alternately to prevent overheating one area) untill it all comes out. When it is ready you should be able to wiggle the LCD and see all pins move on the other side of the board. If not, keep working on those that do not move.

Acsilva84

will swaping out the LED's void out any of the warrenty?

Poison

Does anyone know if Kragen or Autozone sells the required LED size for a TC? If so please tell me, thanks.

Bp4life71

RANDODE......read this write up, then tell me you can do this for me. I Dont even want to attempt this. But I will let you guinea pig my car...because i have that much confidence in you!

engifineer

The only vendor with a good match I have found is LC-LED.com . I have ordered from them multiple times when doing gauges and console for other tCs and they are a decent source.

ChicagosFinest

Just did it.. and my lord does my Blue look teal.. Thanks for the wright up.. it is much apreaciated

qrymson

is it the 74 or t1.5 i need for the shifter console? i have an auto.

Poison

Let me get this straight.....other then the LEDS their is nothing else you have to buy to make this project work? Correct? I don't want to buy the LEDS and install them and have it blow out because i had to buy RESISTORS.