LED dash bulbs
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LED dash bulbs
It's time to tinker again!
My dash lights have stopped working, can't see a blown fuse - any ideas.
Also I'm thinking of replacing the dash bulbs with coloured LED replacements.
Maybe blue. Has anyone used LED's in there car - how bright are they?
Have a look at this site
http://www.superbrightleds.com/1157.htm
My dash lights have stopped working, can't see a blown fuse - any ideas.
Also I'm thinking of replacing the dash bulbs with coloured LED replacements.
Maybe blue. Has anyone used LED's in there car - how bright are they?
Have a look at this site
http://www.superbrightleds.com/1157.htm
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From: Twin Lake MI
Re: LED dash bulbs (paul79)
I bought the 1157 leds for taillites and wasn't impressed, took them out
got brighter filiment bulbs but can't recall the number, 1167 maybe? Didn't
save card and would have to take one out to verify. They are brighter. I liked
the image of the led lite snapping on and off as in Deville but they were
dimmer than stock. Steve
got brighter filiment bulbs but can't recall the number, 1167 maybe? Didn't
save card and would have to take one out to verify. They are brighter. I liked
the image of the led lite snapping on and off as in Deville but they were
dimmer than stock. Steve
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From: Ontario
Re: LED dash bulbs (s79vette)
Thanks Steve. I didn't think they were worth the money! A lot of hype associated with these LED lighting systems. It all eventually falls back on a basic 1157. I have not heard of a 1167. Will check it out.
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Re: LED dash bulbs (Metal_Wulf)
Metal_Wulf - That's what I feared. Looks like an butt pain to remove,I need to do the wiper switch as well.
Does anyone know the code for the dash bulbs and how many of them there is ?
Does anyone know the code for the dash bulbs and how many of them there is ?
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Re: LED dash bulbs (Superv)
Metal_Wulf - That's what I feared. Looks like an butt pain to remove,I need to do the wiper switch as well.
Does anyone know the code for the dash bulbs and how many of them there is ?
Does anyone know the code for the dash bulbs and how many of them there is ?
#1895 there are 6 in each guage pod so a total or 12 in the driver's side dash. There are some lower courtsey lights as well.
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Re: LED dash bulbs (s79vette)
That's interesting.... The 1157 replacement LED's that I have are VERY bright - much brighter than a filament type (1157, etc.). I also like the instantaneous on/off.
Paul
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Re: LED dash bulbs (Superv)
I think the 79 has the printed circuit board dash - and takes the push-in type (like 164). These are readiuly available in LEDs - but the early style, I have not seen.
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Re: LED dash bulbs (Superv)
Metal_Wulf - That's what I feared. Looks like an butt pain to remove,I need to do the wiper switch as well.
Does anyone know the code for the dash bulbs and how many of them there is ?
Does anyone know the code for the dash bulbs and how many of them there is ?
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Re: LED dash bulbs (Superv)
Just wanted to say, I've used blue LEDs in a computer. They are EXTREMELY bright. Not sure about the bulbs they sell but bare bulbs at 12 volts are blinding.
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Re: LED dash bulbs (Cookwithvette)
Just wanted to say, I've used blue LEDs in a computer. They are EXTREMELY bright. Not sure about the bulbs they sell but bare bulbs at 12 volts are blinding.
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Re: LED dash bulbs (battsup)
On the blues, are they a deep blue or do they come out light?
I want them bright because they sit behind they gauges and I want the cluster to light up In a nice deep blue. Also I don't know if the dimmer on the light switch will go down low enough to dim the LEDs if needed.
I'm definately getting them from the states though - they want £14.00 per pair over here! SuperBriteLeds are only $2.49 each for the same thing.
What about Ultra violet LEDs that would make the digits and needles glow in the dark.. would look quite trick.
I want them bright because they sit behind they gauges and I want the cluster to light up In a nice deep blue. Also I don't know if the dimmer on the light switch will go down low enough to dim the LEDs if needed.
I'm definately getting them from the states though - they want £14.00 per pair over here! SuperBriteLeds are only $2.49 each for the same thing.
What about Ultra violet LEDs that would make the digits and needles glow in the dark.. would look quite trick.
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Re: LED dash bulbs (Superv)
The next brighter standard buld is the 2057 for those that still want to use the a standard buld.
I am working on making installing the new 10 led trailer lights behind the stock tailight lens. And if that still isn't bright enough I will swap in the 40 led trailer light. But they are pretty blinding now without the vette lenses in place.
I am working on making installing the new 10 led trailer lights behind the stock tailight lens. And if that still isn't bright enough I will swap in the 40 led trailer light. But they are pretty blinding now without the vette lenses in place.
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Re: LED dash bulbs (pws69)
I was in Auto Zone one day and saw a 1157 led on a card and bought it. It was
5 or 6 bucks. I wanted to try one before shelling out 20. I also found them on
the internet for 14 dollars a piece about the same time. Maybe I got what I paid
for, a dim led. Steve
5 or 6 bucks. I wanted to try one before shelling out 20. I also found them on
the internet for 14 dollars a piece about the same time. Maybe I got what I paid
for, a dim led. Steve
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Re: LED dash bulbs (Superv)
I think the bulbs that you are talking about are 2157's . Also, in JC Whitney, you can get 1157H (Halogens) bulbs for about $12 a set, and they ARE A LOT brighter than stock bulbs. :thumbs:
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Re: LED dash bulbs (Superv)
If you really want to turn your C3 into a head turner, you can get LED tail lights, and do it VERY reasonably. All it takes is a trip down to your nearest truckstop or truck parts store. You can get 4" round LED tail lights for a truck, and pick up the rubber grommets. After you remove your tailight assembly/backup light assembly you can insert those taillights into those rubber grommets, and insert into your tailight holes, and they fit PERFECTLY. Youll lose your backup lights, but your Vette will look neater n hell :thumbs: You'll also have get the pigtails, but those are cheap. If you look for sales, you can do the whole job for under $100. :auto:
