May 6, 2010 - 10:40 AM
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Just wondering if anyone has figured out the best option for backlighting the climate control, people have modified the base with a new led, people have just bought those neo wedge based led's, and some people have soldered thier own.
Has anyone tried this with a couple different options? I want a nice looking blue for backlight, i already have blue led's installed for the buttons. How can i accomplish this? im not too worried about light dispersion as long as its semi close to being evenly lit. Thanks guys. |
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May 6, 2010 - 11:25 AM
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You definitely have to solder new LED's into your climate control cluster. You can't just pull the old bulbs out and put new ones in like you can with the gauges.
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94celigts Climate Control Backlight May 6, 2010 - 10:40 AM
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