2013 dash lights
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i tried changing my 2003 model to coloured LED's but it was not a massive success. i ended up going to a triple smd wedge bulb in a new holder and am very happy with the results. pretty sure you can get them in colours as well as bright white (like i got).
very easy to get the dash cluster out. there are 2 screws in the top of the shroud, and 2 in the bottom of it. remove the shroud and the cluster is next. 4 screws in it also. you will need to roll the unit towards you from the top to get it out but its very easy. You dont even need to remove the cables from it to get the bulbs out, just roll it forward onto the top of the steering column.
also remember that LED bulbs will only work in one orientation. if the bulb does not light up, spin it around 180 in the socket.
heres what mine looks like now
very easy to get the dash cluster out. there are 2 screws in the top of the shroud, and 2 in the bottom of it. remove the shroud and the cluster is next. 4 screws in it also. you will need to roll the unit towards you from the top to get it out but its very easy. You dont even need to remove the cables from it to get the bulbs out, just roll it forward onto the top of the steering column.
also remember that LED bulbs will only work in one orientation. if the bulb does not light up, spin it around 180 in the socket.
heres what mine looks like now
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bods
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I may be mistaken, but as far as I was aware the new models had LEDs in them already...?
im pretty sure they do too. should be same removal method though....or at least similar. the main thing i found from trial and error is not to use single LED's that only point in one direction.
bods
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Depends how they are fitted. I haven't taken the cluster out of mine, but if they're factory LEDs they may be smd type ones that are actually soldered straight onto the circuit board. If that's the case, the only way is to un solder them and solder new ones on...
true - didn't even think of that!
bods
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I wonder if anyone's split the cluster on the later models open and had a look...?
Traedayz
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T5 in my 06. I copied mrtim found a link on here for eBay got triple SMD LEDs and new T5 holders. Heaps better than the dim factory bulbs. They're white but shine a little blue because of the white dials.
bods
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I don't see why not, but do you need to? Unless they put the dimmer back in, my 2010 hasn't got one...
Traedayz
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No dimmer in the 06 either. Not needed as they aren't super bright just a lot better than factory.
tony d22
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I'm 95% sure that when I ripped my dash out just to have a look not long after I brought it, LED's are already in place.
out of interest, were they removable LED's or were they fixed in place? assuming if you could see them, they are removable type. Be interested to know what size (T5, other).... i'd love to help more people out but my old truck is somewhat out of date
if the lighting is inadiquate i wonder if you could just wire in a Led strip and stick it behind the facia of the dash. Similar to this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-x-SUPE...ccessories&hash=item3a72a92dbe#ht_2749wt_1125
Would these be suitable otherwise?? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI...sPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en#ht_1128wt_1125
Would these be suitable otherwise?? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI...sPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en#ht_1128wt_1125
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