Diy To Put Leds In Switches?
04-26-2005, 05:08 PM
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i want to put LEDs in my switches, but have no clue how one would do that .. oem they have this little plastic holder that a bulb is stuck in and a wire coils around it.
04-26-2005, 05:32 PM
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center console 2 bulbs?
i was talking about like the wiper switches, foglights, defrost, etc.
as soon as ur parking lights come on those all illuminate subtly, i want them in blue though laugh.gif
i was talking about like the wiper switches, foglights, defrost, etc.
as soon as ur parking lights come on those all illuminate subtly, i want them in blue though laugh.gif
04-26-2005, 05:38 PM
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could we solder wires to the metal contacts on the switch (where the OEM bulb 'screws' in) without melting anything?
and then just use a resistor and LEDs
could we solder wires to the metal contacts on the switch (where the OEM bulb 'screws' in) without melting anything?
and then just use a resistor and LEDs
04-26-2005, 08:14 PM
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LOL, we talked about every post/thread here in the chat a little bit ago. We were really having a tough time figuring this out. If anyone could shed some light on the subject that would be awesome.
Where's tibby01 at? LOL
Where's tibby01 at? LOL
04-26-2005, 10:03 PM
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well, thankfully i have some pictures. ill do a small explanation...
the last one is what you really want to pay attention to. it shows which spots are positive and negative. then you can:
a: cut the circuit in the breadboard on the back and join it back with a resistor soldered across the gap
b: simply cut the illumination wire running to the switch and join it back together with a 470ohm resistor
for the cruise, fog, and rear defrost, check this iage out. ind you this is from my crappy memory, so you ight have to switch the led around after putting it in.
rear defrost and fog switch is like this. the cruise switch actually has the + and - switched( i think)
then for the resistor, i cut the circuit where you see the black lines, then i rejoin it with a resistor.
hope that helps. any quesitons just ask.
the last one is what you really want to pay attention to. it shows which spots are positive and negative. then you can:
a: cut the circuit in the breadboard on the back and join it back with a resistor soldered across the gap
b: simply cut the illumination wire running to the switch and join it back together with a 470ohm resistor
for the cruise, fog, and rear defrost, check this iage out. ind you this is from my crappy memory, so you ight have to switch the led around after putting it in.
rear defrost and fog switch is like this. the cruise switch actually has the + and - switched( i think)
then for the resistor, i cut the circuit where you see the black lines, then i rejoin it with a resistor.
hope that helps. any quesitons just ask.
04-27-2005, 01:44 AM
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Nice pics! Thanx!
Now I'll definately change bulbs to LEDs, I just need to choose what color to use .
Do we need to shave LED?
What LED diameter should be used?
Do we need to bend LED so that it would focus it's light on the button?
Now I'll definately change bulbs to LEDs, I just need to choose what color to use .
Do we need to shave LED?
What LED diameter should be used?
Do we need to bend LED so that it would focus it's light on the button?
04-27-2005, 09:10 AM
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3mm leds should be used.
sanding the top of the led until flat is a good idea.
yes, you should bend the led so that it is aiming at the button.
lol about the pictures. using the mmacro setting with one hand is tough without a tripod. thats why the last two look so good though, finally got one, and a better camera.
sanding the top of the led until flat is a good idea.
yes, you should bend the led so that it is aiming at the button.
lol about the pictures. using the mmacro setting with one hand is tough without a tripod. thats why the last two look so good though, finally got one, and a better camera.