Light bulb size

Paralyzer · Post by **Paralyzer** » Thu Dec 22, 2005 12:11 pm

I was wondering what size light bulb it is behind the HVAC controls. I want to replace the clear ones for blue ones. But I don't know what size that are. But if I get a HVAC face that is white I won't need the lights...I don't think...or would I? Someone help me out with this.

BlackRoseRacing · Post by **BlackRoseRacing** » Sat Dec 24, 2005 8:31 am

5003281AA - $2.60msrp
I thought they were PC74's or something like that but aparently not...

Paralyzer · Post by **Paralyzer** » Sun Jan 01, 2006 10:15 pm

thank you...now I need to find some blue ones to match the rest of my interior.

eVilcreations · Post by **eVilcreations** » Sun Jan 01, 2006 11:35 pm

I have been searching for LED replacements for those bulbs....and have not yet found what size they are....the 5mm LED's are too large.....I'm wondering if 3mm's would work, but I have not yet been able to find 3mm in any other color than red.......

Josh

Paralyzer · Post by **Paralyzer** » Sun Jan 01, 2006 11:37 pm

oh..well maybe if we keep looking we will be able to find something. I will keep you posted on my findings if I do.

eVilcreations · Post by **eVilcreations** » Sun Jan 01, 2006 11:47 pm

and I'll do the same.....I have the info for the LED replacements for the gauge cluster, and any aftermarket gauges you might need....PM me for that info if you need it...

Josh

Spork · Post by **Spork** » Sat Jan 07, 2006 2:55 am

LEDs bulbs are not terribly hard to make. You just need a thin hand drill, good soldering skills, and a ton of patience. I took out my lights and individually drilled each "chimney" so I could fit a small resistor inline with the cathode lead. I had to cut and resolder thinner wires for the anode and cathode leads as well. Before mounting the LED replacement lights, I sanded them down and gave them a milky texture. The result:

Massive version of the same

The key to building these is thin wires and inline resistors as the lights are 12V.

Cheers!