Led ac knobs

[benlaud87]

Anyone know how to change the bulbs in the centers of the knobs that are orange?

 

[USMC_TOP]

Did you try pulling them off?

 

[benlaud87]

Yeah, I found the LEDs

There are three tiny LEDs that emit the light out the front it appears. Looks like I'll have to get some tiny LEDs and solder them in. Or break the entire assembly trying to accomplish that

 

[Diode Dynamics]

If you are just looking to switch the color, we offer individual 1210 sized LEDs here: http://www.diodedynamics.com/store/accessories/diy-projects/individual-leds.html

Nick C.

 

[benlaud87]

Thanks nick, I'll definitely keep that in mind

 

[High Five H2]

how can you tell the polarity of the leds on the board and the ones that you order?

 

[benlaud87]

The ones I get can be tested on a bread board prior to soldering them in. I don't usually deal with led that small. The ones I use I can tell polarity based on one leg being longer than the other. If all else fails, when they don't work I'll know they're backwards

 

[High Five H2]

how about the lights on the numbers in the middle knob? mine went out. which led is that?

 

[benlaud87]

That is a 4mm bulb that just twist in. You are talking about the blower right?

The bulb at the top

You can get them online. Just search neo wedge 4mm. Maybe diode dynamics has them. If not pm me and I can send you a link to them

 

[High Five H2]

awesome, thanks. maybe i won't have to buy a whole new ac controls.

 

[benlaud87]

You don't, a bulb is $2. You can replace all 3 while you're in there to LED. Id do it for you if you lived by me.

Just remove the plastic center console piece surrounding the radio and unplug everything. Remove the 4 screws holding the ac knobs to the trim. Then you have to pry open the box. It seems like it isn't supposed to be opened but it will open, I used a small flat head screwdriver. Then the 3 bulbs are in there