LEDs in dash...

[ivawart]

...was just wondering, is it worth installing LEDs in the speedometer area (for example, have a nice bright blue colour instead of the standard dull bulbs). Do they last long or would I forever be swapping out blown LEDs?

What's the best way to go about getting the right LEDs? Would it be best to source out the LEDs individually or go for a kit like this one? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Micra-K11...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2c55c61dd4

Also stumbled upon these while I was looking for something else: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DOOR-GUAR...=Model:Micra|Plat_Gen:K11&hash=item51a8fd4f0e

Now is it just me or do those seem a tad expensive for reflectors lol?

 

[skymera]

I've run LEDs for more than a year without a problem.

Be sure to buy wedge LEDs

 

[MicraPRO]

I've run LEDs for more than a year without a problem.

Be sure to buy wedge LEDs

I dont think mine are wedge... they work fine.

 

[skymera]

I dont think mine are wedge... they work fine.

Wedge offers better light spread since LEDs are directional

 

[MicraPRO]

Wedge offers better light spread since LEDs are directional

I will look into this...

 

[ivawart]

So, is it better to source out the LEDs individually or buy one of the kits off eBay?

I only ask as I don't have a clue about what ones to go for (other than being wedge), and the people selling kits are providing installation instructions.

 

[skymera]

So, is it better to source out the LEDs individually or buy one of the kits off eBay?

I only ask as I don't have a clue about what ones to go for (other than being wedge), and the people selling kits are providing installation instructions.

I bought 10 wedge shape LEDs of eBay for a couple of quid.

 

[WeepZ]

I changed mine today! From crazyleds.co.uk even came with a guide on how to replace them for a complete novice like me.

Looks well cool.

 

[skaboy]

I changed mine today! From crazyleds.co.uk even came with a guide on how to replace them for a complete novice like me.

Looks well cool.

Think I will get set of them look better than the dull yellow glow I get

 

[skaboy]

Think I will get set of them look better than the dull yellow glow I get

Just done mine quick and easy and looks very nice I got the blue ones they also do green and white.

 

[5amp]

Just done mine quick and easy and looks very nice I got the blue ones they also do green and white.

How hard is it to replace the bulbs because i got one out in the speedo there 3 screws to take out so i took them out and nothing moved so i rang Halfords up and spoke to a mechanic . I thought he could replace all 4 so i said how much to change a bulb no word of a lie he quoted £79 for one hrs labour he said you have to take off the steering wheel off and all the clocks out to get to the bulbs is that right?

 

[skaboy]

Hi didn't know Halfords had mechanicthese are easy to do take the surround off two screws at the top one either side at the bottom lift it off 3 screws I think holds the clocks in remove these and pull forward pull out the plug on the back and lift clocks out the bulbs pull out you don't need to remove the steering wheel

 

[5amp]

View attachment 38753 Hi didn't know Halfords had mechanicthese are easy to do take the surround off two screws at the top one either side at the bottom lift it off 3 screws I think holds the clocks in remove these and pull forward pull out the plug on the back and lift clocks out the bulbs pull out you don't need to remove the steering wheel

Thanks for that how many lamps in speedo temp and fuel altogether i thought it was 4 and what type (Wattage) looking at your pictures looks quite difficult.
Yours looks different to mine i have 1.0l 3dr p reg your fuel and temp are different. Halfords auto centres they do mot and servicing i think i will leave it thanks again much obliged.

 

[Andy5077]

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View attachment 38753 Hi didn't know Halfords had mechanicthese are easy to do take the surround off two screws at the top one either side at the bottom lift it off 3 screws I think holds the clocks in remove these and pull forward pull out the plug on the back and lift clocks out the bulbs pull out you don't need to remove the steering wheel

Thanks for the info Skaboy it was very helpful will be ordering my new LED Dash kit!

Cheers
Andy

 

[Andy5077]

View attachment 38753 Hi didn't know Halfords had mechanicthese are easy to do take the surround off two screws at the top one either side at the bottom lift it off 3 screws I think holds the clocks in remove these and pull forward pull out the plug on the back and lift clocks out the bulbs pull out you don't need to remove the steering wheel

Thanks for the info Skaboy will be ordering the LED Dash kit!
Cheers
Andy

 

[IrishK11]

Ive had my speedo blue for a year now but never got around to doing the centre dash leds. What size are they t10 or t5?

 

[Agent_Sm1th]

T10 are the centre dash ones.

 

[CPaul]

I have my speedo in blue, soon i go put on the centre dash

 

[skaboy]

Thanks for the info Skaboy will be ordering the LED Dash kit!
Cheers
Andy

Hi Andy did you do your speedo bulbs blue in the end