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[lukesanders]

Hi All,
I'm looking at installing some LED back lights on my 3 clock dash. Has any one got any instructions on how to do this and any led lights which they recommend on eBay etc which are bright and good quality?

Thanks for your help

[craig-721]

i have done my twin clocks but i put the leds inside the clocks because the ones i got of ebay are not bright enough

[lukesanders]

Which LED's did you use?

[jaydee]

If smiths centre clock, you need leds fitted to an E10 screw bulb, 

If later 3 clock, you can get away with leds fitted to a T10 push bulb

to get hold of these, fleabay is your friend

[lukesanders]

Thanks, how many do you think i'd need? 5,10? they're only £2.49 for 5. 

[jaydee]

i usually get about 10 of a type, so i can keep spares

yes they're cheap enough :)

[craig-721]

i used 4x 10mm leds in mine

[sherly]

Just done mine.

 

Used these off of eBay http://ebay.eu/1hgcZc7

 

They are a direct replacement for the dash bulbs - they are a touch on the big side but will go into 1275GT clocks, just. Replaced all of them apart from the oil press and alt charge check lights.

 

Here's the result - well pleased.

 

 

[IainStallard]

Just done mine.

 

Used these off of eBay http://ebay.eu/1hgcZc7

 

They are a direct replacement for the dash bulbs - they are a touch on the big side but will go into 1275GT clocks, just. Replaced all of them apart from the oil press and alt charge check lights.

 

Here's the result - well pleased.

 

 

Definitely getting myself a set of those!

[sherly]

Oh yeah - forgot to mention - LEDs have to be installed with the correct polarity - i.e. negative to negative, positive to positive.  Otherwise they don't illuminate.  I worked it all out using a multimeter with the clocks on the bench and tested all with a 12v battery and test leads before installing in the car.

[lukesanders]

@sherly how many LEDs did you use? I bought 4 will that be enough?

[sherly]

@sherly how many LEDs did you use? I bought 4 will that be enough?

I bought a set of 10 and used 6 (don't replace the alt charge light with an LED!)

 

to be honest if it's just the dials you want to illuminate with LEDs (and not indicators/main beam) you can get away with 3x  

 

Just to check - What clocks have you got?  Mine are in my GT and have t10 wedge type bulbs - not sure what the later clocks are like.

[lukesanders]

I have t10 bulbs too 3 clock, I've bought 4 of them and just want to illumine the main dials.

I'll try and get it done over the weekend and get some pictures up!

Thanks for all your help all

[sherly]

I have t10 bulbs too 3 clock, I've bought 4 of them and just want to illumine the main dials.

I'll try and get it done over the weekend and get some pictures up!

Thanks for all your help all

Which ones did you buy? (The link I posted here was for 10x bulbs)

[lukesanders]

I bought 4 of the link you posted instead of 10. Your right, they look awesome!