For those trying to change the green dash lights

by **kgzero1** » Sat Sep 17, 2005 10:09 pm

Whats up everyone!

I recently decided to take apart the middle part of the dash to find out how to change the green lights. I found out some interesting info. I ran into some problems with the AC controls and would like some help/info from you guys who know anything about this.

I have more info and pics on the second page of my Solara car doamain page (first link on my sig).

Please check it out.

by **Nutty101** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 12:37 am

kgzero1 wrote:Whats up everyone!

I recently decided to take apart the middle part of the dash to find out how to change the green lights. I found out some interesting info. I ran into some problems with the AC controls and would like some help/info from you guys who know anything about this.

I have more info and pics on the second page of my Solara car doamain page (first link on my sig).

Please check it out.

The knobs are pots i bet. Could you get a pic of them to me? I could prolly walk you thru it. Some of toyota's/lexus cars use leds inside the knob so ripping it up will also cause issues. SC300's cluster has this issue and they tend to loose part of the needle lights. Common thing.

by **michaels artic frost** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 7:09 am

Kenny,

It's going to be very tough to change the small backlit leds. However, best of luck in getting it done. Definitely keep us posted. There's a few gen 2 members that have attempted this quest. Hope you have better luck then they did.

-M

by **kgzero1** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 2:50 pm

I am hoping to get some pics next weekend. I think the small ones, I can do since I have worked with circuit boards before, and have experience messing with that stuff. I think it will be harder finding the right LEDs and color that I want.

The AC knobs are another thing entirely. I will definetly need help there. I will you guys posted.

by **Biggi_e** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 11:09 am

what kind of bulb do you need for that? and where can i find them? im interested in changing mine also to a blue led

by **kgzero1** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 1:49 pm

The ones for the multi display are small circuit board LEDs; surface mount LEDs, I think they are called. You can probably find some at Fry's or some other electronics store.

For the lighting around the AC knobs, you wouln't replace the bulbs, just the film glued to the backing.

I can't help you for the LEDs insinde the AC knobs. I can't get to those, so I don't know.

For those trying to change the green dash lights

For those trying to change the green dash lights

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