race_snooze Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 12 volt dc 10amp (normal dash lights) dropped to 1.5 volts (LED) 1mA something like that so you will need to find out the total power draw should be 10 amps but that will be total in dash draw so you will have to match that to stop the leds blowing up due to high voltage and high amp's. HOpe my rough example kind of helps ps board at work so thats the reason being the diagrams both are ideas of wiring the new leds digram.bmp digram2.bmp Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/87612-climate-control/page/2/#findComment-1620875 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oosh Posted October 4, 2005 Share Posted October 4, 2005 It's best to have a resistor on each LED. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/87612-climate-control/page/2/#findComment-1621238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANDY Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 cookie: From what I can see, I just need to play with or replace one of the two to get the other half of the panel going. Sumo: yep! I took pics when I was doing it... will attach thanks! Pic 1: The AC unit in an R33. the recycled air and demister have their own individual green bulb/LED for the little rectangle which lights up green when pressed. Pic 2: The rear of the unit. There is one bulb here, and one on the other side. There is a groove on the rear of the bulb which accommodates a flat-head screwdriver just nicely. Unscrew, flip unit, and out it comes. Check your contacts and bend the metal of the bulb out a bit if it looks like it has "unsprung" itself over time. This has fixed one of the two for me purely by accident. Pic 3: The bulb and rubber cap. If that doesn't insulate heat, I don't know what does! The buttons are not super-bright to begin with... I may try peeling the rubber off the working one to see how bright it will go. Sure it'll be white instead of a light blue, but who cares? I can see my buttons! ($10 if you find a 4-leaf clover) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/87612-climate-control/page/2/#findComment-1623952 Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1GTR Posted October 6, 2005 Share Posted October 6, 2005 If you do end up peeling the rubber off could you please post pics? Im frustrated by the "softness" of the lights at night Thanks Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/87612-climate-control/page/2/#findComment-1624105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt-t_r34 Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 http://www.nissansilvia.com/forums/index.p...howtopic=117299 this explains how do put the resistor in he does it in a s13 im going to give it a crack today. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/87612-climate-control/page/2/#findComment-1631047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1GTR Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Let us know how you go? -Thanks Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/87612-climate-control/page/2/#findComment-1631277 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANDY Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Well stuff *me*! =-o The globes DO come out eh? Shouldn't be too hard to source the right replacement globes for the holders then! If I find the time, i'll pull them out this week and also let you know how it goes, Steve. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/87612-climate-control/page/2/#findComment-1631346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLY33 Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 (edited) I had to change mine a few years ago. Back then I bought them from either Jaycar or Dick Smiths. They are called 'grain of wheat bulbs'. Silly name, but thats what they're called. Cost me a few dollars each. Edited October 11, 2005 by SLY33 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/87612-climate-control/page/2/#findComment-1634478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANDY Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Nice one! Thanks, Sly! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/87612-climate-control/page/2/#findComment-1635243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1GTR Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Yesterday i tried to follow the instructions to do the swap from the silvia link - only had time to put two lights in - and they turned out way to dark, i will try again with some different bits and let you know how it goes Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/87612-climate-control/page/2/#findComment-1651183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt-t_r34 Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 Yesterday i tried to follow the instructions to do the swap from the silvia link - only had time to put two lights in - and they turned out way to dark, i will try again with some different bits and let you know how it goes <{POST_SNAPBACK}> what mcd leds did you use the 1000 ones maybe a higher rating im getting my leds tomorow n1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/87612-climate-control/page/2/#findComment-1651349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1GTR Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 yeah i bought 1000mcd leds - well a mate of mine did for me - he's a Qantas technician and loves fiddling with that stuff. He suggested changing the resistors first then if that doesnt work to go for the 3000mcd ones cause i dont want them to be to be too bright as im driving at night and he thinks 3000mcd leds will blend in with my stereo headunit - theres better things to look at, like the boost gauge (and the road from time to time ) I should have a result by Friday for everyone on this topic Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/87612-climate-control/page/2/#findComment-1651704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1GTR Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 The results are in - they look great, not too bright either (easy to adjust) Will take pics when its dark outside (shouldve done that last night ) Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/87612-climate-control/page/2/#findComment-1656832 Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnight Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Yesterday i tried to follow the instructions to do the swap from the silvia link - only had time to put two lights in - and they turned out way to dark, i will try again with some different bits and let you know how it goes <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hey, im 3am on ns.com and I wrote that article when I wrote it I just bought the cheapest LEDs I could find, hence not the brightest ones. but its all down to personal prefrence, I think that if its too bright it may be a distraction. anyways glad to see my article is getting around. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/87612-climate-control/page/2/#findComment-1657600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1GTR Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Hey - good article - with the polarity it was different on my R32 (which i was sort of expecting) (some are left facing and others right facing) Id recommend 1000mcd bulbs aswel, any brighter and like you said, it can be distracting. Plus - how often do you fiddle with the ac? personally i just set it and leave it so i find it irritating being in your face all the time, the stereo does a good job of that anyway!!! Again - good article dude!! - ill post night shot pics asap Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/87612-climate-control/page/2/#findComment-1657863 Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1GTR Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 They should be up by Tuesday Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/87612-climate-control/page/2/#findComment-1657874 Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnight Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 cool, if you can, post up a diagram of the polarity, it would be helpful for other skyliners wanting to do this. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/87612-climate-control/page/2/#findComment-1657946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
N1GTR Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 I'll ask my mate exactly how it is when i speak to him next Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/87612-climate-control/page/2/#findComment-1659300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 there a standard dick smith job replacement, blue leds look good on the recycle and demist buttons cos ive done that already, but dont use leds for the main lighting, it wont light up properly because blue leds have a very narrow lighting angle Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/87612-climate-control/page/2/#findComment-1661859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oosh Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 For R32's the +ve rail is on the outside edge of the PCB. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/87612-climate-control/page/2/#findComment-1662086 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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