HVAC LED swap with Oznium strips
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HVAC LED swap with Oznium strips
Note: this is for a 2007 HVAC cluster.
I used the blue oznium strips. I used approximately 15 inches of the 3 feet that i ordered. I used this much because i went around the inside edge of the gauge cluster. I wasnt sure if i could place them flat inside because of the clear plastic piece inside, so i wasnt sure if it would be pushing against the LED strips. I think it turned out great, and it was extremely easy. I had never soldered before in my life, so do NOT be intimidated.
Heres some pics of my process
The green piece inside the ***** needs to be taken out and the green wet sanded off
It's kinda hard to see it. I have a cheap camera.
My first time soldering. Not the cleanest, but the hold on the wires are strong.
I am extremely happy with how this turned out. Thanks to JP7 for recommending these Oznium strips.
I used the blue oznium strips. I used approximately 15 inches of the 3 feet that i ordered. I used this much because i went around the inside edge of the gauge cluster. I wasnt sure if i could place them flat inside because of the clear plastic piece inside, so i wasnt sure if it would be pushing against the LED strips. I think it turned out great, and it was extremely easy. I had never soldered before in my life, so do NOT be intimidated.
Heres some pics of my process
The green piece inside the ***** needs to be taken out and the green wet sanded off
It's kinda hard to see it. I have a cheap camera.
My first time soldering. Not the cleanest, but the hold on the wires are strong.
I am extremely happy with how this turned out. Thanks to JP7 for recommending these Oznium strips.
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Phenomenal job with a great product. It is so easy doing a mod like this when you have the right parts =)
One thing - try and use the "macro" focus if you have it on your camera, it comes out great with those close detailed shots.
Not much else to say here, the mod is perfect - nothing else to add.
Next step - the Cluster!
One thing - try and use the "macro" focus if you have it on your camera, it comes out great with those close detailed shots.
Not much else to say here, the mod is perfect - nothing else to add.
Next step - the Cluster!
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thanks for the compliments guys.
Ok i will look for it. the battery is charging right now so ill try later.
Oh trust me i cant wait! i will see if i have time this weekend. The truck is being taken to the dealership because my passenger window is loose. It makes weird noises going up and down, and the window itself moves around easily when you push/pull with your hands.
Originally Posted by Jp7
One thing - try and use the "macro" focus if you have it on your camera, it comes out great with those close detailed shots.
Originally Posted by Jp7
Next step - the Cluster!
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Oh trust me i cant wait! i will see if i have time this weekend. The truck is being taken to the dealership because my passenger window is loose. It makes weird noises going up and down, and the window itself moves around easily when you push/pull with your hands.
I'm always here to help.
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Do what the Evo/STi guys do with an EBC - Flush mount in into the dash so it looks like part of the stock dash.
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If it's anything like mine that's below the cluster as part of the switch, it's a mear light bulb change. err...LED change.
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maybe i'm not understanding your question....
click on your parklamps, the dash lights up. After that, you are able to dim the dash IF and only IF you have an incandescent bulb in that circuit somewhere that relates to the dimmer switch. If not, you will be able to dim the dash, but not that much.
click on your parklamps, the dash lights up. After that, you are able to dim the dash IF and only IF you have an incandescent bulb in that circuit somewhere that relates to the dimmer switch. If not, you will be able to dim the dash, but not that much.