DIY Change LEDs in Speed/Tach Gauge - Page 9 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

anglwngss · 11-03-2011, 11:46 AM

Sorry, you had problems with your LCD screen. I did the same thing with my first one. Luckily, hubby changed his to the Metra kit, so I could traded screens with his. However, I did put there was no need to remove the metal bracket. I'll edit the post though and put it bigger/red font maybe so hopefully the next person won't do the same thing..

Also, you might want to post this in the radio thread, lol. This one is for the speed/tach. And, yes, this IS the most challenging mod I've done yet.

Edit: Changes have been made to the Radio thread.

572HP · 11-03-2011, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anglwngss

Sorry, you had problems with your LCD screen. I did the same thing with my first one. Luckily, hubby changed his to the Metra kit, so I could traded screens with his. However, I did put there was no need to remove the metal bracket. I'll edit the post though and put it bigger/red font maybe so hopefully the next person won't do the same thing..

Also, you might want to post this in the radio thread, lol. This one is for the speed/tach. And, yes, this IS the most challenging mod I've done yet.

Edit: Changes have been made to the Radio thread.

I didn't know about the radio thread

anglwngss · 11-03-2011, 11:53 AM

I thought that was how you took it apart?

anglwngss · 11-03-2011, 11:53 AM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...51#post3958351

Kumar07 · 11-13-2011, 10:17 PM

how can i change my led for my bottom 4 gauges?

anglwngss · 11-13-2011, 11:04 PM

I can't find any of the DIYs for the 4 pack gauges at the moment. What kind of help are you needing? How to take it apart? or How to get the 4 pack out of the car to begin with? lol

ReD MaRo Ls · 11-13-2011, 11:49 PM

Here try this from 2SSRS, he's done a lot of mods. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138468

The Shadoww · 11-14-2011, 05:27 PM

Okay, anyone have any links to DIY for the Window Switches and headlight switch? I Figure ill attack both of those before i dive into something like the speed/tac gauges or DIC. Thanks guys, i can't wait to do it. I have been reading articles on ow to solder all day and will be buying some wire soon just to play around and practice with lol.

anglwngss · 11-14-2011, 06:08 PM

Headlight:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ht=disable+drl

That thread is actually for a different purpose, but it'll suffice to figure out how to get it back together. The switch itself come out of the car very easily. Use fingernails and pull it towards you.

I don't think I've seen one for the window switches. Have you ever taken apart the door panel? Once it's apart, the window switches is just in a box with some plastic tabs to hold it in the door. There are two LEDs in the driver side and only one on the passenger side switches.

Kumar07 · 11-14-2011, 09:02 PM

i need help taking the 4 gauges apart and changing the led on it

CaryE1 · 11-14-2011, 10:30 PM

Black, the LEDs in the 4Pack are pretty easy, comparitively speaking... In fact, of all the lights I have done, these were definately the easiest.

I may have mine off again this weekend, so when I do, I'll take some pics (I'm not planning to take the guages completely apart again, but I think I can show what needs to be done...). Let me know if you need me to do that.

And Kumar, If you can use a screwdriver and a soldering gun, you won't need any help.

creektrack · 11-15-2011, 08:03 PM

My best advice for any gauges is to use two spoons to pry up on the needles...and make sure you wipe off the gauge faces before you put it back together, fingerprints can be a huge eyesore...

Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk

Kumar07 · 11-15-2011, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaryE1

Black, the LEDs in the 4Pack are pretty easy, comparitively speaking... In fact, of all the lights I have done, these were definately the easiest.

I may have mine off again this weekend, so when I do, I'll take some pics (I'm not planning to take the guages completely apart again, but I think I can show what needs to be done...). Let me know if you need me to do that.

And Kumar, If you can use a screwdriver and a soldering gun, you won't need any help.

i would like some pictures thanks.. and i have never changed my leds yet and im planing on doing it really soon. when i change them do i just take the led off and put the other one on? or is there a way to take them off

creektrack · 11-15-2011, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kumar07

i would like some pictures thanks.. and i have never changed my leds yet and im planing on doing it really soon. when i change them do i just take the led off and put the other one on? or is there a way to take them off

There's quite a few videos on YouTube that show how to swap these leds out, especially if you search for scion tc...I would post a few but i figure there may be one that you will find to be a better lesson than what i might think of as better...

Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk

11-03-2011, 11:46 AM	#113
anglwngss Texas Camaros Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Venus, Tx Posts: 1,681	Sorry, you had problems with your LCD screen. I did the same thing with my first one. Luckily, hubby changed his to the Metra kit, so I could traded screens with his. However, I did put there was no need to remove the metal bracket. I'll edit the post though and put it bigger/red font maybe so hopefully the next person won't do the same thing.. Also, you might want to post this in the radio thread, lol. This one is for the speed/tach. And, yes, this IS the most challenging mod I've done yet. Edit: Changes have been made to the Radio thread. __________________

11-03-2011, 11:53 AM	#115
anglwngss Texas Camaros Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Venus, Tx Posts: 1,681	I thought that was how you took it apart? __________________

11-03-2011, 11:53 AM	#116
anglwngss Texas Camaros Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Venus, Tx Posts: 1,681	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...51#post3958351 __________________

11-13-2011, 11:04 PM	#118
anglwngss Texas Camaros Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Venus, Tx Posts: 1,681	I can't find any of the DIYs for the 4 pack gauges at the moment. What kind of help are you needing? How to take it apart? or How to get the 4 pack out of the car to begin with? lol __________________

11-14-2011, 05:27 PM	#120
The Shadoww Black on Black on Black Drives: 2011 Camaro 1LS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Milpitas, CA Posts: 864	Okay, anyone have any links to DIY for the Window Switches and headlight switch? I Figure ill attack both of those before i dive into something like the speed/tac gauges or DIC. Thanks guys, i can't wait to do it. I have been reading articles on ow to solder all day and will be buying some wire soon just to play around and practice with lol. __________________

11-13-2011, 10:17 PM	#117
Kumar07 Drives: black with white stripe Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: albany GA Posts: 64	how can i change my led for my bottom 4 gauges?

11-13-2011, 11:49 PM	#119
ReD MaRo Ls Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 69 View My Garage	Here try this from 2SSRS, he's done a lot of mods. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138468

11-14-2011, 06:08 PM	#121
anglwngss Texas Camaros Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Venus, Tx Posts: 1,681	Headlight: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...ht=disable+drl That thread is actually for a different purpose, but it'll suffice to figure out how to get it back together. The switch itself come out of the car very easily. Use fingernails and pull it towards you. I don't think I've seen one for the window switches. Have you ever taken apart the door panel? Once it's apart, the window switches is just in a box with some plastic tabs to hold it in the door. There are two LEDs in the driver side and only one on the passenger side switches. __________________

11-14-2011, 09:02 PM	#122
Kumar07 Drives: black with white stripe Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: albany GA Posts: 64	i need help taking the 4 gauges apart and changing the led on it

11-14-2011, 10:30 PM	#123
CaryE1 Drives: Black 2011 2LT Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 256	Black, the LEDs in the 4Pack are pretty easy, comparitively speaking... In fact, of all the lights I have done, these were definately the easiest. I may have mine off again this weekend, so when I do, I'll take some pics (I'm not planning to take the guages completely apart again, but I think I can show what needs to be done...). Let me know if you need me to do that. And Kumar, If you can use a screwdriver and a soldering gun, you won't need any help. __________________

11-15-2011, 08:03 PM	#124
creektrack Drives: N/A Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 41	My best advice for any gauges is to use two spoons to pry up on the needles...and make sure you wipe off the gauge faces before you put it back together, fingerprints can be a huge eyesore... Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Change the Gauge Cluster Color???	rharon	Camaro DIY & HOW-TO instructions & discussions	26	12-19-2021 04:47 PM
NON RS RED HALOS LEDS AND MORE DIY PROJECT !!!	1969to2010	Camaro DIY & HOW-TO instructions & discussions	14	02-21-2011 01:56 PM
DIY: ABL Color Change	Tecca	Camaro DIY & HOW-TO instructions & discussions	20	05-18-2010 06:50 PM
Dealer-Oil change or DIY?	wlvrine	Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing	32	06-23-2009 09:45 PM
Obama Climate Change Advisers Holdren and Lubchenco Are Told Global Warming Is Over	bigralph	Off-topic Discussions	15	02-06-2009 07:07 PM