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Title: Instrument cluster lamps
Post by: Mike 86 in San Dimas on September 15, 2018, 11:36:42 AM
My future has me removing my instrument cluster for speedo fix. While I am there, I will replace lamps. Anyone buy and still know of an LED lamp to use?
Mike
Title: Re: Instrument cluster lamps
Post by: FJmonkey on September 15, 2018, 04:09:23 PM
I need to look it up but I got mine from DDM tuning.
Title: Re: Instrument cluster lamps
Post by: Mike 86 in San Dimas on September 15, 2018, 05:56:54 PM
good monkey
Title: Re: Instrument cluster lamps
Post by: Charlie-brm on September 19, 2018, 09:07:29 PM
A few pics of what I did a few years back. http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=9599 (http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=9599)

I'm still satisfied with the choice. Not too bright, and I do a ton of night riding, though the amber lens gets washed out to more of a yellow. Double rows of SMDs on the side and 2 on the top. I can't find the description off hand but it's substituting for a #194 bulb so you can start with that in searches to at least get the base correct. I bought a bag of these in white, and a bag of blue.
Title: Re: Instrument cluster lamps
Post by: aviationfred on September 19, 2018, 11:58:11 PM
I have found that COB LED T10 bulbs work well.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/20x-Super-White-T10-5630-6SMD-Led-High-Power-Backup-Reverse-Stop-Tail-Light-Bulb/253042909489?epid=4003745741&hash=item3aea886131:g:cnMAAOSw7PJZZspg:sc:USPSFirstClass (https://www.ebay.com/itm/20x-Super-White-T10-5630-6SMD-Led-High-Power-Backup-Reverse-Stop-Tail-Light-Bulb/253042909489?epid=4003745741&hash=item3aea886131:g:cnMAAOSw7PJZZspg:sc:USPSFirstClass)!67207!US!-1



Keep in mind that the low fuel light and low oil light need a filament type bulb for resistance purposes.
Title: Re: Instrument cluster lamps
Post by: Mike 86 in San Dimas on September 22, 2018, 11:15:30 AM
Thanks Guys.
Title: Re: Instrument cluster lamps
Post by: fj1289 on September 22, 2018, 12:21:40 PM
Quote from: aviationfred on September 19, 2018, 11:58:11 PM
I have found that COB LED T10 bulbs work well.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/20x-Super-White-T10-5630-6SMD-Led-High-Power-Backup-Reverse-Stop-Tail-Light-Bulb/253042909489?epid=4003745741&hash=item3aea886131:g:cnMAAOSw7PJZZspg:sc:USPSFirstClass (https://www.ebay.com/itm/20x-Super-White-T10-5630-6SMD-Led-High-Power-Backup-Reverse-Stop-Tail-Light-Bulb/253042909489?epid=4003745741&hash=item3aea886131:g:cnMAAOSw7PJZZspg:sc:USPSFirstClass)!67207!US!-1



Keep in mind that the low fuel light and low oil light need a filament type bulb for resistance purposes.

Can you put a resister in-line with the LED bulb for the fuel and oil lights?
Title: Re: Instrument cluster lamps
Post by: Fj 1200 wOW on September 24, 2018, 11:27:56 AM
Hi!

I used lamps from my car, its the same type. But I also left the rubber green shield on, and now it is a pleasant green background light in the cluster  :good2: Mazda 929 cluster lamps. 12 Volts 5 watt. Exellent result.

Fj1200wOW
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