Instrument Cluster Bulb Sizes

[XRMATT99]

Hello There,

Im looking to change the bulbs in the Instrument Cluster and Heater Controls to Blue LED's.

Does anybody know what size bulbs are used, so I can get the equivilant Bulb as an LED?

Are they 501 size? Any pics of the Bulbs would be great!!

Obviously I could take the Instrument Cluster and Centre Panel out and have a look, but its a bit of a job and Id like to do it once only if Possible!!

Cheers

Matt

[zentac]

check out the www.ftooc.org a lot of people on there have already done it and I think "Patt" was selling the bulbs.

[XRMATT99]

So are the Bulbs and Instrument Clusters the same as the FTO Then?

Cheers

Matt

[Nick Mann]

Does this thread help at all?

http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12907

[XRMATT99]

Ive Seen that Thread Yes and its a really Good right up. But unfortunately my Galant doesnt have Climate Control only the Basic Air Conditioning!!

Cheers

Matt

[zentac]

So are the Bulbs and Instrument Clusters the same as the FTO Then?

Cheers

Matt

yes from what I can remember.

[Kieran]

Are the bulbs 286s? Or is that just the bulb without the holder?:inquisiti

[DUNLY]

bit off topic here but. Thats a v Nice GLS xrmatt99. any other pics u got there??

[XRMATT99]

Cheers Dunly,

Here are a few more pics!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/xrmatt99/88a3706c.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/xrmatt99/G4.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/xrmatt99/b8cc0a91.jpg

Its a bit different now actually its got a rear spoiler and nice new Number plates, Next Job Is definately Lowering It!!

Cheers

Matt

[I-S]

I swear mine must already be lowered....

[Bal]

dude that car needs to be dropped.

[Kieran]

My GLS used to do that.... Every now and again, when you parked it up it seemed to 'sit up' on it's springs. Mind you, I think the standard wheels (with the big fat tyre wall) do go some way to masking the gap.

Doesn't stop it looking like a beaut though!:2thumbsup

[XRMATT99]

Well I did it!! The Bulbs for the Instrument Cluster are 4 501 Style Bulbs (Same size as the Side Repeater Bulbs) and 1 286 Bulb which is a small Bulb.

The two bulbs for the heater Illumination are also 286 Size.

Here are some Pics!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/xrmatt99/100_1717.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/xrmatt99/100_1716.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/xrmatt99/100_1715.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/xrmatt99/100_1714.jpg

The pictures are a bit blurry Sorry!! But im well chuffed with it!! Ive just got to do the switches themselves now and the lighter etc.

Cheers

Matt

[Kieran]

Now that looks nice!:afro: I reckon red would also look good too. Bit of a shame you can't see the needles as clearly though.

[I-S]

The problem I have is that the night illumination in my air-con and recirc buttons has died (still works in the demist button though). Mitsu say a new switch is required at £36 each, which I don't fancy paying...

Edit - that's a low mileage for the year! Mine's just gone over 102700, and it's a late "R".

[XRMATT99]

Bit of an Update!!

I have finally finished changing all of the switches to Blue Illumination now and the tell tails in the switches to red. :2thumbsup Im well chuffed with it!! Although it was an absolute nightmare of a job!!

Let me know what you think.

Sorry about the pics they are a bit blurry!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/xrmatt99/100_1953.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/xrmatt99/100_1952.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/xrmatt99/100_1951.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/xrmatt99/100_1950.jpg


Cheers

Matt :happy:

[I-S]

Brilliant work.:2thumbsup

Please please please please please let me know how you did the switches for AC, demist, recycle because the bulbs in two of mine have gone anyway.