LED door switch mod
08-18-2013, 04:38 PM
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LED door switch mod
I did the blue LED door switch mod (also TC panel). I'm not going to do the DIC until I'm in there for some other reason. Looks great, reduces heat, melting of plastic, etc. Had some minor fitment issues, but easily fixed with a file on each of the LED units.
Looking to do the same!
08-19-2013, 12:46 AM
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Nicely done and looks very good.
08-19-2013, 11:14 AM
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Fitment
I bought a set from a forum vendor - they had 2 led squares on top - between the size of the leds and the glue to hold them on - I could not get any to fit right and half busted either going in or coming out after not working.
Please indicate more details on where you got them and what adjustments you did to get them to fit right.
Please indicate more details on where you got them and what adjustments you did to get them to fit right.
08-19-2013, 02:40 PM
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I just took a flat file to the "barrel" of the plastic between the LED and the "wings" Had to take off about 0.03" Be carefull not to file off the top of the wings.
08-19-2013, 03:51 PM
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I got my LED door switch replacements from JWMotoring. Easy replacement. The whole swap took a whole 10 minutes.
http://shop.jwmotoring.com/product.s...categoryId=330
http://shop.jwmotoring.com/product.s...categoryId=330
08-19-2013, 04:29 PM
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It takes 6 - 4 for the driver's side and 2 for the passenger side. You pry off the driver's side unit at the bottom and the passenger side from the top.
I removed the old bulbs with the pointed tips of a small pair of needle nose pliers - about a quarter turn to the left. I believe the LEDs are pole sensitive so if they don't work you have to pull them out, rotate 180 deg. and reinstall.
I removed the old bulbs with the pointed tips of a small pair of needle nose pliers - about a quarter turn to the left. I believe the LEDs are pole sensitive so if they don't work you have to pull them out, rotate 180 deg. and reinstall.
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08-19-2013, 04:43 PM
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It takes 6 - 4 for the driver's side and 2 for the passenger side. You pry off the driver's side unit at the bottom and the passenger side from the top.
I removed the old bulbs with the pointed tips of a small pair of needle nose pliers - about a quarter turn to the left. I believe the LEDs are pole sensitive so if they don't work you have to pull them out, rotate 180 deg. and reinstall.
I removed the old bulbs with the pointed tips of a small pair of needle nose pliers - about a quarter turn to the left. I believe the LEDs are pole sensitive so if they don't work you have to pull them out, rotate 180 deg. and reinstall.
08-19-2013, 05:19 PM
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I got my LED door switch replacements from JWMotoring. Easy replacement. The whole swap took a whole 10 minutes.
http://shop.jwmotoring.com/product.s...categoryId=330
http://shop.jwmotoring.com/product.s...categoryId=330
BTW I do not believe the OP's bulbs are from us. Ours feature 1 SMD which doesn't require any modifications.
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08-19-2013, 06:01 PM
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Appreciate it and yes they install easy. Those directions we have are key to understanding the mod. Those that run into trouble do so when trying to reverse the polarity.
BTW I do not believe the OP's bulbs are from us. Ours feature 1 SMD which doesn't require any modifications.
BTW I do not believe the OP's bulbs are from us. Ours feature 1 SMD which doesn't require any modifications.
08-19-2013, 06:29 PM
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Yes they are.
Click that link he posted. We have the directions posted at that link (scroll down a bit).
Click that link he posted. We have the directions posted at that link (scroll down a bit).
08-19-2013, 07:10 PM
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Before you remove the electrical connection on the switch panels, you can check the polarity of the sockets with a meter and mark with a sharpie. I think that all the negatives were inboard and positive were outboard (but don't quote me). Then hook up each LED unit with a 12v supply and test leads and mark each LED polarity. That way they all work right the first time.
08-22-2013, 09:29 PM
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I did my 2 doors today and what a difference, I will do the HUD controls and DIC controls as soon as I get more bulbs.
Great Mod....
Great Mod....
08-22-2013, 09:33 PM
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