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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 12:00 AM
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Default LED door/window conversion made easy!

A lot of C5 owners have converted their door modules dull looking white lights out for a more ashtetically pleasing and brighter look of Blue (or Red) LED's.

SPDKILZ has a great write up on how to do this mod. HERE Some though have had some trouble with it. Visit his sight for the parts and pieces you need - parts list is real short - LED's and resistors

If you need a walk-thru on exactly how to do this, and would like to "SEE" how to do it,

HERE IS A VIDEO THAT MAY HELP YOU OUT.... Easy Project too

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Hope this helps... If you have an interest but are not up to it, let me know.. might can work something out.

GOOD LUCK!

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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 01:58 AM
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So you made the vid?

Very nice clean video showing how to get it done..
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 02:11 AM
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excellent video great job.
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 05:59 AM
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Thanks ,doing that this morning ,I did buy the lights with resistors alreadedy there ......
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 07:53 AM
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Great.
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 08:22 AM
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Nice video, thanks. I am doing this little mod this week. You also saved me a trip through the archives.
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 08:54 AM
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Nice video. Thanks for taking the time to show how this mod is done.
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Old Jan 2, 2006 | 02:32 PM
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What an awesome job you did...
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Which resistors do I need?
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Which resistors do I need?
470 ohm 1/4 Watt

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