Blue dash lights like current VW
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Blue dash lights like current VW
Has anybody ever done this? put LEDs into the dash to make it like the current V dubs?
I want it to work witht the dimmer switch. Can i just colour the two bulbs in the instrument panel. I have tried to change the green filter for a blue one but now i have a weak purple… not cool.
Cheers
Paul.
1982 1.6 GTi
1957 VW Oval Beetle
1975 Ducati single
1967 Lambretta
1963 VW Lowrider Beetle
1957 VW Oval Beetle
1975 Ducati single
1967 Lambretta
1963 VW Lowrider Beetle
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Colouring the existing bulb probably won't work very well, as you already discovered you ended up with a washed out purple. Blue is a weak colour so you need a more powerful bulb to make it bright, the highest wattage of the small bulbs you can buy is 2.4w, which is probably not good enough to make the blue bright enough. Best off swapping them for LEDs if you want to do that.
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Good luck.
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I will need to know for the leds. I may be able to daisy chain more than two to eliminate the need for a resistor.
i'll ask the experts i think.
Paul.
1982 1.6 GTi
1957 VW Oval Beetle
1975 Ducati single
1967 Lambretta
1963 VW Lowrider Beetle
1957 VW Oval Beetle
1975 Ducati single
1967 Lambretta
1963 VW Lowrider Beetle
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1982 1.6 GTi
1957 VW Oval Beetle
1975 Ducati single
1967 Lambretta
1963 VW Lowrider Beetle
1957 VW Oval Beetle
1975 Ducati single
1967 Lambretta
1963 VW Lowrider Beetle
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pbwoy said
Trouble is that there isn't much space in the clocks and they look too deep to me, can you aford to take out the existing lamps and compare? If you can't you could get a set from VAG, only a few quid, measure them and ask ultraleds to help you out in choosing the right LEDs.
Oh while I remember, I had to modify the twisk lock to get them to fit well. I think they're more suited to modern cars than our old tin can on wheels.
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i will let all know im sure people want to do this type of mod.
Paul.
1982 1.6 GTi
1957 VW Oval Beetle
1975 Ducati single
1967 Lambretta
1963 VW Lowrider Beetle
1957 VW Oval Beetle
1975 Ducati single
1967 Lambretta
1963 VW Lowrider Beetle
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pbwoy said
oh well i ordered them anyhow. i will fit one on and remove the bulbs. if they don't fit then they where ?3
i will let all know im sure people want to do this type of mod.
Paul.
No worries, you know I'm sure someone's done this already. I think I've seen some images knocking about. Do a search!
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1979 mk1 c 1.1L 33k sold
1983 mk1 GX 1.5L sold
1983 mk1 gti 1.6 cab sold
1984 mk2 polo 1.0 rat sold
1982 mk1 gti 1.8 sold
1984 mk2 GTI 16V vw motorsport project 16V very rare striped dead!
1985 mk2 GTI 8V runing 140BHP (track car) striping! Dead
1986 mk2 GL 1.8Ldead
1987 mk2 GTI 16V SOLD
Lots of mk3 gti's vr6's and a tdi all sold
1992 mk2 GTI 8V runout edition sold then bought then sold the bought back and striped!
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joelgti said
i got some of ebay looked good at night
We need pictures dude! It's dark now……
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Its both dimmable and very versatile with different colours for different parts of the dials available, just not sure if anyone makes em for the Mk1 yet….
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Overboost said
Doesnt anyone do EL sheeting as a replacement for the bulbs on Vws yet?
Its both dimmable and very versatile with different colours for different parts of the dials available, just not sure if anyone makes em for the Mk1 yet….
I'd love some proper back lit EL dials but havent found them anywhere for a mk1 .
Only prob would be the needles of course! wonder if its poss to convert them to back lit?
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Dave, a quick run down of how to do it (off top my head):
+Remove clock binacle
+unscrew to remove backing, you can see where the bulbs screw in (90degree twist fit)
+You need to dismantle the clocks until you can remove the green plastic filter
+Continue stripping until you get access to the clock/MFA
+prise green filter from behind LCD
+reattach all together
+twist in new LEDs in place of old bulbs (I obviously used red for the clock and blue for the dials)
+plug in and check you have screwed in the LEDs the correct way round (obviously diodes only work one way)
+enjoy 8)
There is 3 bulbs in total, 1clock and 2 for the dials - you might want to rough the LED up with light sandpaper, it makes the light scatter better
I am in the process of doing the heater control, you need to remove it, cut/prise off the backing, the green filter cannot be removed so I used wirewool and scrubed it off, refitted everything and then need to get a 12v LED to light it up … the problem I am having is it isnt bright enough, very very dull
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I have ordered the leds, i might try the tubes i bought for the heater control though, the longer tube may help get some light through. either your clock is like mine and will not set time correctly or your out taking snaps at midnight to get the result.
either way cheers.
1982 1.6 GTi
1957 VW Oval Beetle
1975 Ducati single
1967 Lambretta
1963 VW Lowrider Beetle
1957 VW Oval Beetle
1975 Ducati single
1967 Lambretta
1963 VW Lowrider Beetle
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I'd love a full on kit to change them to mk4 syle with red needles and everything 8)
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AndyCEB said
I have done this… I used these bulbs, the have the resistor built in so nice and easy, they just need a little trimming which is obvious when you see them
I knew I'd seen it somewhere, well done you!
Are they actually a higher wattage than the standard? I changed mine for standard and it makes a world of difference, at least twice as bright as the sixteen year old bulbs that were in there before!
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