full led write up
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full led write up
this is what ive done and i get no bulb error msgs so here goes
all bulbs are from autolumination.com
bulbs that wont give warnings
head turns ba15s but i used 2x 1156 just wiggle it in
tail turns ba15s but i have the new led tails so now it fit 2x 1156
side turns 2x wedge 194 i have the ebay turn mirrors so i just pulled the turns into the engine area and left the bulbs in
door 2x 39mm festoon
dome 2x 44mm festoon
map wedge 194
glove 39mm festoon
rear dome 39/44mm festoon i made the 44 fit it has better light output
trunk 39mm festoon
vanity 2x 39mm
cig lighter #74 matrix lights need to come out the side
ac 2x #74 matrix has light holders already just swap bulbs
cluster 4x single led forward facing for turns, esp and gas light (i bought some cheapy blue plastic that looked like the turn signal film)
cluster 4x #74 tri lights for the speedo
cluster 6x #74 matrix for the mile display
i left the side lights the regular buls cuz i like my WARNING lights red
the turns dont give out warnings but they will blink a little faster with the leds
for the turns i went with the 1156 matrix 2 lights since they have a full light spread to help fill the light reflector
the chrome painted stealth lights didnt give off much light during the day time so i took em out for the brighter leds, i want people to know im changing lanes
all bulbs are from autolumination.com
bulbs that wont give warnings
head turns ba15s but i used 2x 1156 just wiggle it in
tail turns ba15s but i have the new led tails so now it fit 2x 1156
side turns 2x wedge 194 i have the ebay turn mirrors so i just pulled the turns into the engine area and left the bulbs in
door 2x 39mm festoon
dome 2x 44mm festoon
map wedge 194
glove 39mm festoon
rear dome 39/44mm festoon i made the 44 fit it has better light output
trunk 39mm festoon
vanity 2x 39mm
cig lighter #74 matrix lights need to come out the side
ac 2x #74 matrix has light holders already just swap bulbs
cluster 4x single led forward facing for turns, esp and gas light (i bought some cheapy blue plastic that looked like the turn signal film)
cluster 4x #74 tri lights for the speedo
cluster 6x #74 matrix for the mile display
i left the side lights the regular buls cuz i like my WARNING lights red
the turns dont give out warnings but they will blink a little faster with the leds
for the turns i went with the 1156 matrix 2 lights since they have a full light spread to help fill the light reflector
the chrome painted stealth lights didnt give off much light during the day time so i took em out for the brighter leds, i want people to know im changing lanes
Last edited by blisscafe; Jul 26, 2008 at 11:48 PM.
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bulbs that will give warnings
license 2x 39mm festoon 2x equalizers (15-25 OHM 25 watt)
side bumper markers 2x 194 wedge base 2x equalizers (15-25 OHM 25 watt)
city lights 2x ba9 or 2x wedge 194 (for the new dual halo lights hole is smaller so cant get the 5 light spread) didnt need equalizer the ones on the bumper markers covered it
tail reverse ba15s but i have new led tails so now its 2x 1156 2x equalizers (15-25 OHM 25 watt)
i went with the 1156 matrix 2 lights since they have a full light spread to help fill the light reflector
license 2x 39mm festoon 2x equalizers (15-25 OHM 25 watt)
side bumper markers 2x 194 wedge base 2x equalizers (15-25 OHM 25 watt)
city lights 2x ba9 or 2x wedge 194 (for the new dual halo lights hole is smaller so cant get the 5 light spread) didnt need equalizer the ones on the bumper markers covered it
tail reverse ba15s but i have new led tails so now its 2x 1156 2x equalizers (15-25 OHM 25 watt)
i went with the 1156 matrix 2 lights since they have a full light spread to help fill the light reflector
Last edited by blisscafe; Jul 26, 2008 at 11:46 PM.
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total of
6 load equalizers (15-25 OHM 25 watt) @6.99 each 41.94
41 LEDs
7x wedge @ 6.99 each 48.93
8x 39mm festoon @ 6.99 each 55.92
3x 44mm festoon @ 7.99 each 23.97
17x #74 wedge @ 3.49 each 59.33
14x lock basses @ .29 each 4.06
6x 1156 bulbs @ 13.99 each 83.94
total of 318.09 + shipping but shipping aint much
6 load equalizers (15-25 OHM 25 watt) @6.99 each 41.94
41 LEDs
7x wedge @ 6.99 each 48.93
8x 39mm festoon @ 6.99 each 55.92
3x 44mm festoon @ 7.99 each 23.97
17x #74 wedge @ 3.49 each 59.33
14x lock basses @ .29 each 4.06
6x 1156 bulbs @ 13.99 each 83.94
total of 318.09 + shipping but shipping aint much
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word of warning change bulbs and test them before moving on, sometimes you gotta turn them around because one side is positive and one side is negative.
dont change the whole car then try em out, if you get a warning light youll have a hell of a time to figure out witch one it is
with the turn lock bases you might have to take out the bulbs and turn them around to switch polarity and check for the contacts you can see the metal thru holes in the bases.
try not to start the car with leds on. the power jumps a few volts with a car start so they can burn out faster
buy extra bulbs of each one so when they burn out you got a spare handy and wont have to wait for shipping
i will post pics soon, i tested it tho and the blue dash looks hella cool all the numbers in the led display are true blue not amberish
the leds in the switches are different they are set in the switches itself i can change most of em by cutting them out and resodder new ones in, but my in dash dvd has blue and amber buttons so ima leave the switches stock in matches my headunit
dont change the whole car then try em out, if you get a warning light youll have a hell of a time to figure out witch one it is
with the turn lock bases you might have to take out the bulbs and turn them around to switch polarity and check for the contacts you can see the metal thru holes in the bases.
try not to start the car with leds on. the power jumps a few volts with a car start so they can burn out faster
buy extra bulbs of each one so when they burn out you got a spare handy and wont have to wait for shipping
i will post pics soon, i tested it tho and the blue dash looks hella cool all the numbers in the led display are true blue not amberish
the leds in the switches are different they are set in the switches itself i can change most of em by cutting them out and resodder new ones in, but my in dash dvd has blue and amber buttons so ima leave the switches stock in matches my headunit
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1999 clk 320
bliss cafe, can u give us a tutorial if possible on how to install all the dash bulbs etc. It looks time consuming, also when i once pulled my dash apart i was unable to disconnect it cause i thought it would break, a tutorial would be greatly appreciated.
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