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#443520 - 14/06/12 02:09 PM Changing LED's
Skitzo87 Offline
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Hi guys, i want to change all the green coloured led's in the car to white ones, but im no too sure how to do it, or even how to get like the dash out, and switches etc.

Any one know how to, will be much appreciated thanks!

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#443521 - 14/06/12 02:58 PM Re: Changing LED's [Re: Skitzo87]
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Someone put a guide on here once. Don't think it's the easiest of jobs though.

I'll have a root for it...

EDIT:

Not a guide, but someone posted up saying they have done it. Pretty sure WiggzST is still an active member - maybe send him a PM

http://www.fordfiestast.co.uk/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=282797&page=0&fpart=all&vc=1


Edited by ST_Lee (14/06/12 03:01 PM)
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#443522 - 14/06/12 03:01 PM Re: Changing LED's [Re: ST_Lee]
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ive seen it done on a vxr. If your any good at soldering then it seems a simple job
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#443523 - 15/06/12 11:11 AM Re: Changing LED's [Re: enforcer]
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cheers lee i'll have a look.

i can solder pretty well, its mainly how to get the stuff out, i dont know how the dash comes out. and i dont wanna damage anything.

might have to ask my modifying garage what the can do for me. see how much they will quote?

thanks for the replies

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#443524 - 15/06/12 12:49 PM Re: Changing LED's [Re: Skitzo87]
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Not an easy job that. Think u jabe to take the steering wheel off and everything. I had it.done on my old car. Had.ones that changed colour. I wana do the ST with blue lights and pink needle
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#443525 - 15/06/12 12:55 PM Re: Changing LED's [Re: TezST]
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Iv done this not that hard to be honest if your handy with a soldering iron just be careful!
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#443526 - 15/06/12 01:44 PM Re: Changing LED's [Re: Dwain_sst]
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i can use a soldering iron, i used to work with circuit boards and leds with soldering and what not.

i just dont want to mess it up and then the needles go crazy or something when i could b doing 100mph and the needle still says 30mph lol

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#443527 - 15/06/12 01:46 PM Re: Changing LED's [Re: Skitzo87]
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Two teaspoons either side as your pulling the needle up job one don't know if it says tht in the guide not looked lol
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