DIY Change LEDs in Speed/Tach Gauge

[CamaroLS]

So does this void your factory warranty?

[anglwngss]

Yes and No.

Does it void the warranty with your gauges? I'm 99% sure yes it does. Does it void the entire warranty bumper to bumper, no it doesn't.

[CamaroLS]

Originally Posted by creektrack

I really hate to do this because I love being able to help people out, but I've gotten a few emails over the past few days, so I figured I should address this...

I will no longer be doing any swaps, I started out doing this for super cheap compared to everyone else cuz I wanted to help ppl out and make someone with a low budget be able to compete with all these "ballers" out here, but in the end, its just not making me enough money to justify the headaches and stress of worrying about messing something up or whether or not it was done right...I've already had a couple times like that, and thankfully the "customers" were very understanding, especially anglwings, who was the reason any of this was possible...

So once again, I'm sorry to say this, but I will no longer be doing any more swaps, unless I've already done a swap for you and you need something changed out or repaired...

If anyone still needs a swap done, I encourage you to check out other car forums in your area...if you're having a hard time finding someone, oznium.com has a small list of installers, and I would check out Scion forums, as they are the first group of ppl to start doing these kind of moss...

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Totally understand. I am just wondering if there is a special solder you have to use to do this right? Thank you

[creektrack]

Originally Posted by CamaroLS

Totally understand. I am just wondering if there is a special solder you have to use to do this right? Thank you

Actually, there is a solder that's better than other solders...I use "silver bearing" solder, it melts and flows really well...I've had to fix peoples solder jobs before where the solder just wouldn't melt and i had to use a higher wattage iron to get things going...

You guys, don't be afraid to ask me questions...I'm still here to help and give out advice...

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[572HP]

Thanks creektrack for your service! After doing all of this myself, I really had to wonder how you could do it. I have had several people asking me how much I'd charge to do it for them...and I always sent them your way. I wouldn't touch it at twice what you charged. I'm sure without having a car to test your work in, you would just do your best, and hope.

I have to tell everyone that equipment makes all the difference.

If anyone else finds a service willing to do the work, please post it here. Surely there are some hungry guys out there with some equipment and experience.

[BrandonB956]

can someone point me in the direction of the led for the automatic shifter? i need one in red

[ALLTRBO]

Originally Posted by 572HP

I have to tell everyone that equipment makes all the difference.

Definitely. I wouldn't have bothered if I didn't already have everything to do it at work. It's not the most difficult job in the world, but it's a lot harder to do without the right tools (as is everything).

I wouldn't do it for anyone else either, I just don't have the time.

That being said, it was well worth it to make 'my own' the part of the car that I see the most while driving.

[LIV4MUDDIN]

Originally Posted by BrandonB956

can someone point me in the direction of the led for the automatic shifter? i need one in red

Lol looks like my photo. Yea the shifter is a 5mm. Got it off oznium.com. Just cut your other wired one and splice in your new one. Comes with resistor already in line.

[Johnny Kanuk]

This is an awesome DIY, If I had the B@LLS LOL. The part that scares me is the needles. I can do the soldering but the needles just look hard. What have others used or done to mitigate the possibility of damaging them or the motor? The rest looks pretty straight forward. I hate that blue, want to go red or orange. A big Thanks to the op for posting this.

[Caddyroger]

Originally Posted by Johnny Kanuk

This is an awesome DIY, If I had the B@LLS LOL. The part that scares me is the needles. I can do the soldering but the needles just look hard. What have others used or done to mitigate the possibility of damaging them or the motor? The rest looks pretty straight forward. I hate that blue, want to go red or orange. A big Thanks to the op for posting this.

I used 2 spoons. Put the round end between the needle and dial face and push down on the handles. Be care full of the black cover on the needle it fly.

[JookeTheSnooke]

I need help. I'm putting the LEDs on the drivers side window switch but they don't get power. Ive tryed flipping them around bc I thought maybe I had the polarity wrong(does the board tell u which goes where?) but it still doesn't get power. Any help would be appreciated.

[anglwngss]

I only have one picture of that switch, and I can't really tell which way the LEDs are facing.

I'm not even 100% positive this is the correct switch, but I think it's the right one.

[2SSRS@Gen5diy]

Originally Posted by anglwngss

I only have one picture of that switch, and I can't really tell which way the LEDs are facing.

I'm not even 100% positive this is the correct switch, but I think it's the right one.

It is the right switch.

[JookeTheSnooke]

hey guys i have a question. i was working on the changing the leds on the gauge cluster had them all put in but when i went to plug it in to see if they worked, i accidentally put the plug in the wrong way and i heard something popped and saw burns along with smoke appear on the board were it plugs in. does this mean the whole board is shot and i have to get a new one?

-jake