xlr8shn

Anyone else have certain lights on the buttons of the Radio and HVAC burned out? Not like all the button lighting is gone but approx 1/2 of them. Makes it fun to locate the defrost buttons at night.

My 99 C5 has dual climate control and bose cd.

I suppose I have to replace the radio and HVAC controls in order to make all radio and hvac buttons illuminate at night?

DirtyRed

Both the radio and HVAC lights are soldered to a board inside the unit. If you are good with a soldering iron you can change out the bulbs yourself. If you don't feel comfortable doing this yourself you can take both to reputable shop and have them do it. I changed all of mine to blue LEDs.

xlr8shn

DirtyRed,

Do you recall what size, voltage, amperage the LEDs where?

Thanks!

BlueBlazer

I'm interested in LED info as well DirtyRed,
Did you also get the brightness issue sorted out? I remember seeing a post you made when you first changed them regarding the intensity being to low, if I remember correctly.

DirtyRed

Yes I got the brightness issue resolved. I used 470 ohm resistor with better leds and they are looking good. As far as the radio and ac controls you'll need to find which sidesare +/- because the led is one way. You'll also need a good soldering iron with a pointed tip for fine work. Also, you have to aim the bulbs where you want the light. I shaved some of the bulbs to defuse the light you a little more. Once you finish it's definitley worthwhile. the leds last about 10,000 hrs and you won't have to do it again.

RockinC5

I used 3mm Super Bright Blue 4~5k mcd LED's with 470Ώ resistors.

Complete specs are:

Composition: InGaN
Color: Blue
Luminosity: 6000 ~7000 mcd
Lens: Water Clear
Viewing Angle 15°(degrees)
Forward Voltage: 3.3 ~3.5V
Reverse Voltage: 5.0V
Forward Current: 20mA
Soldering Temperature: 260°

Here's a pic, although a little blurry, that shows the final look.

BQuicksilver

Pics?