Gauge Bulbs not working, new red bulbs not burning... :( Options

[mikeismad0408]

i just changed out the stock green bulbs for some new fancy red ones, and for some reason when i turn my lights on they dont come on, none of them, and i have checked and checked and dont see anything wrong, any one else had this problem?

[djseven]

i just changed out the stock green bulbs for some new fancy red ones, and for some reason when i turn my lights on they dont come on, none of them, and i have checked and checked and dont see anything wrong, any one else had this problem?

i changed my bulbs today too, but noprobs. u might wanna checkur fuses.

[mikeismad0408]

i did, and i dont see where any of them are blown, however when i turn my lights on, my radio lights go out completely, so im not really sure what the deal is with that, but i think its linked to my gauge problem.

[mikeismad0408]

ok guys, if you ever change your bulbs and wonder why they dont work, your dimmer has to be plugged up or else they dont work lmao!

[goferris]

lol
i messed with my guages last week and had a similar experience. pretty funny though. so how does it look? i am planning on getting these. hope it looks good after all that trouble.

This post has been edited by goferris: Apr 2, 2007 - 10:14 PM

[mikeismad0408]

well mine looks wonderful, i love it, goes very well with my red interior pieces. ill put a pic up if you want me to

[Random_Stranger]

well mine looks wonderful, i love it, goes very well with my red interior pieces. ill put a pic up if you want me to

Mike buddy.......... Where's that pic? I wanna see! I wanna see!

[mikeismad0408]

not as bright in the pic as they are at night, but this was taken right around sunset.

[cyb593]

so you just replaced the regular bulbs with red ones. can you do this with blue to?

[goferris]

so you just replaced the regular bulbs with red ones. can you do this with blue to?

yeah you can but if you want them really bright you should probably go with an led set up like in the link i provided. basically the stock green ones have a condom looking thing on it that makes it look green. i think yours looks good mike but i am thinking the leds would rock my world.

[DSToyo]

those look exactly like my gauges...that dimmer gave you a little scare ehh. btw you might want to hit up the gas station

[njccmd2002]

http://www.lsdiodes.com/shop/index.php?mai...;products_id=67

The above place specializes in LDS the ones pictured can be replaced for the AC controls. Not the lights per se, but the LEDS that shine in green for each button and the amber. They carry a whole selection of LEDS.

http://www.gbmini.net/wp/2007/01/changing_...on_an_alpine_hu

this guy even changed the colors in his aftermarket radio,

http://forums.tccoa.com/showthread.php?t=7...ange+HVAC+light

more info on lighting gels

[mikeismad0408]

hahaha, yeah i got gas, but i think the LEDs are brighter, but this was all they had, and i think it looks really good at night, this was right around sunset so it wasnt too dark and you cant see the gauges too well, but ill take some more pics at night and let you guys see them.

[mneal2_92788]

i did this, i wanted white, and i got it but i had to use blue bulbs...wierd i kno but thats what happened. i changes the lights in my old stereo, my newest one i havent tried yet, cost too much.

[mikeismad0408]

have you changed them in the stock cd player yet? i really want to change them all to match my red but i dont want to ruin that seeing as the cd player i just got was DOA and i now have to return it

[mneal2_92788]

i havent, i got the car with an aftermarket, im sure i could if i had a little time to look at one. sorry

[mikeismad0408]

its cool, im not a retard when it comes to electronics so i guess ill give it a go, worst case scenario is the radio dies on me, ill just go a week without one until i get my other one back

[Random_Stranger]

not as bright in the pic as they are at night, but this was taken right around sunset.

Shoot, that's good enough for me. What size were those bulbs Mike? And how can I get my hands on some?

[mneal2_92788]

they are 194A,and autozone and pep boys has them

[95st-celica]

Yea mike they look good....haha i just looked at your mileage and mine just rolled over to 131,xxx too....Good luck with it though man....I think im going to run to pep boys today and grab some red LED's for my neddels becaus i have the reverse glow gauges in it now and it looks great but the needles are green...I think with the red needles it will make the cluster nice....im also going to paint my turns red and see how that looks...we'll see

[mikeismad0408]

yeah, i have been meaning to do my turns red, but i cant find anything red that would be see through, i guess i could cut out an cold cd case and color it red...

[mneal2_92788]

i used a clear peice of plastic then put a red colored peice of paper behind it.

[95st-celica]

i used a clear peice of plastic then put a red colored peice of paper behind it.

Got any pics of what it looks like?

[Random_Stranger]

Yea mike they look good....haha i just looked at your mileage and mine just rolled over to 131,xxx too....Good luck with it though man....I think im going to run to pep boys today and grab some red LED's for my neddels becaus i have the reverse glow gauges in it now and it looks great but the needles are green...I think with the red needles it will make the cluster nice....im also going to paint my turns red and see how that looks...we'll see

What the heck?! This thing repeated what I said but in another post below. How strange.

This post has been edited by Random_Stranger: Apr 11, 2007 - 5:36 AM

[Random_Stranger]

Hey, were these also inverted or regular bulbs?

Oh yeah, one more thing. Did they have that green condom on them? I am kind of pissed, I messed up on my climate control a bit, and discovered I could have just changed the condom thingies to red, and just pulled off the green ones. Anyhow, how many lights behind the gauge?

This post has been edited by Random_Stranger: Apr 11, 2007 - 5:08 AM

[Random_Stranger]

Yea mike they look good....haha i just looked at your mileage and mine just rolled over to 131,xxx too....Good luck with it though man....I think im going to run to pep boys today and grab some red LED's for my neddels becaus i have the reverse glow gauges in it now and it looks great but the needles are green...I think with the red needles it will make the cluster nice....im also going to paint my turns red and see how that looks...we'll see

So you can go reverse glow and have solid red lighting? I was about to ask that but was afraid to look dumb. Oh well, I guess it is no secret now. LOL Lemme know ya? In here or PM me. If anyone knows off the top of their head. Is there a detail on how to install reverse glow (I am sure there is, nevermind)? I figure there is, but kind of in the middle of something right now. Thanks.

[mikeismad0408]

im confused by your posts random, but there are 3 bulbs, they are number 194 and advanced auto has them, i know then have red and blue at least and im sure they have other colors, as well. as far as reverse glow gauges that glow red, i havent seen them, i have only seen green and blue reverse glows

[njccmd2002]

Hey, were these also inverted or regular bulbs?

Oh yeah, one more thing. Did they have that green condom on them? I am kind of pissed, I messed up on my climate control a bit, and discovered I could have just changed the condom thingies to red, and just pulled off the green ones. Anyhow, how many lights behind the gauge?

who sells the red condoms,do they have them im blue?

[mikeismad0408]

its easier and cheaper to get the bulbs, the bulbs are 2 for $1.94 at advanced auto and they have them in blue red and green.

[goferris]

yeah, i have been meaning to do my turns red, but i cant find anything red that would be see through, i guess i could cut out an cold cd case and color it red...

call me ghetto but i just cut up a soda bottle cap (dr pepper i think) to fit in there and they worked like a charm. once i change my bulbs to leds i am probably going to change them to blue though. cheap and easy

[Random_Stranger]

its easier and cheaper to get the bulbs, the bulbs are 2 for $1.94 at advanced auto and they have them in blue red and green.

WOW! That is cheaper than condoms. See? That's why nobody uses them.

[95st-celica]

its easier and cheaper to get the bulbs, the bulbs are 2 for $1.94 at advanced auto and they have them in blue red and green.

advanced auto??where are you located?? your talking about the led's 194 bulbs for the needles?? the ones at pep boys are like 9.99 for 2 which is quite expensive..i spent almost 20.00 on blue leds for over my liscence plate and in the bottom of my doors...are we talking about the same bulbs?

[mikeismad0408]

im in North Carolina. and advanced auto is a national chain so far as i know but im not quite sure. and yeah its the 194s but i dont think they are LEDs they are just normal bulbs. and if you guys want ill buy them and send them to you at cost if you guys are willing to pay shipping and stuff.

[DSToyo]

i got the same bulbs i think.
i believe they were called "mood lights- for gauges and accessories" they arent leds they're just regular replacement bulbs

[Valcor]

Could someone link a webshop that sells thoose bulbs?
Either red or blue, cant find thoose damn light bulbs in a shop here. ( Norway =

[mikeismad0408]

Could someone link a webshop that sells thoose bulbs?
Either red or blue, cant find thoose damn light bulbs in a shop here. ( Norway =

check ebay.com and search "194 bulbs"

[Valcor]

check ebay.com and search "194 bulbs"

Found and ordered =)

[mikeismad0408]

haha glad you found them, they are nice, i think you will enjoy them, once you get them on take pics and post them on here.

[ILuvMyCelica95]

red FTW


Bulbs:SMT Tower 194 Leds
http://autolumination.com/194.htm

Turns: Red stage ligting gel 2-3 layers

[Valcor]

I will post some pics of my car aswell when I get the bulbs.
Just discovered this forum and looks promising =)

[ILuvMyCelica95]

^ welcome

[Random_Stranger]

^ welcome

Whoa! I am loving your gauges. I still have to do mine. Do you need more bulbs for the signals as well? I know there is something on the signals but I am in a rush to search for it right now. If you get bored, fill me in, ya?

[ILuvMyCelica95]

when you take your cluster out you will see that where the signals are it's just a green peice of plastic. Remove the green peice and replace it with the color you want. If you read my previous post it says what i used. If you are using the gels you need to layer them. One layer will not be dark enough. very easy work.

[mikeismad0408]

where did you get your gel stuff from and how much was it?