Dash Instrument LED replacements...

[Nosh]

All,

Whilst the Dash is getting its make over, I want to change my instrument lights from the bulb type to LED.

I have searched through the forum, but unfortunately the posts are old enough to make the links (EBay and UltraLEDS) useless.

Can someone point me to the bulbs they bought off ebay that worked for them please (that fitted and enuff light)?

I have a 93 model and all the bulbs are the same size - are BA9 bayonet jobbies, with the clock one being a lot smaller and thinner...

Thanks in advance
Nosh.

[Krautchimaera]

Please type "Paul Goff electrical" in your google search. he makes all kind of LED replacements for old bulbs used in cars and motorcycles

Bernd

[Nosh]

Krautchimaera said:

Please type "Paul Goff electrical" in your google search. he makes all kind of LED replacements for old bulbs used in cars and motorcycles

Bernd

Cheers for the response - I still would like to hear OPs that have changed these bulbs and what they used.....

The speedo and tachometer lights no longer illuminate now!! Although the other gauges do!!

Arrrgh!

Nosh

[EGB]

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinest...

Try these guys. Lots of LEDs.

[Nosh]

EGB said:

http://www.vehicle-wiring-products.eu/VWP-onlinest...

Try these guys. Lots of LEDs.

Cheers, but not the type I need.

Nosh

[Nosh]

OK, an update....and just in case peeps are considering LED replacements for the gauge bulbs and want to know which ones NOT to get...



None of these 3 are any good....

A - it doesn't fit in the hole and is too long

B - fits, but bulb is too long

C - fits but not enuff light!

So, ordered one of THESE and will let you know how I get on....

Nosh

PS - Tacho and Speedo gauge lights do not work = absolutley flummoxed as to why not....

[Cider Andy]

Nosh said:

...Tacho and Speedo gauge lights do not work = absolutley flummoxed as to why not....

Do the lampholders have two spade connectors? Unless you've already tried it, try swapping them round: the LEDs will only work if connected the right way.

[Nosh]

Cider Andy said:

Do the lampholders have two spade connectors? Unless you've already tried it, try swapping them round: the LEDs will only work if connected the right way.

They no longer work with the 'normal' bulbs!

Nosh

[JonyTVR]

ah this is on my to do list! will keep an eye on this! good luck with it!

[Nosh]

JonyTVR said:

ah this is on my to do list! will keep an eye on this! good luck with it!

Ha!!

Happy to help!!

Nosh

[AJV8]

Nosh,

I'll get to start the trial and error game next weekend as well so hopefully between the two of us we can figure it out !

AJ

[Nosh]

AJV8 said:

Nosh,

I'll get to start the trial and error game next weekend as well so hopefully between the two of us we can figure it out !

AJ

Excellent - another guinea pig!

I think the one I have ordered will be the one - you need more that 1 LED, and the bulb is short, and looks like it will fit into the back of the gaige.

Keep us posted!

Nosh

[Nosh]

Evening all - here is an update and a revised plea....

So, these come today (from linky above)....



Fit good, and the light is excellent

Here....take a look your self....



This white or blue looks favourite....shame they do not do amber....

And SO (!) back onto the 'plea'

Nu bulbs working in the tacho or speedo - and as the red arrow shows in the pic (and yes, it looks a mess but will soon look lush), the gauge bulbs have a RED and BLACK wire, whereas the tacho and speedo (blue arrow) only has a RED wire going to the bulb holder....no lights on the big dials....any ideas?????



Thanks in advance...

Nosh.

[SILICONEKID340HP]

Have you tried swapping the bulbs in the bottom dash to the right of the stereo?I have not seen anything like it ,looks like something from the arc,surely TVR could of dome something better than that.

One of the bulbs as gone for the headlight but i don`t have the heart to swap it..

You need tweezers or something ..it`s ridiculous

Edited by SILICONEKID340HP on Tuesday 6th March 19:47

Edited by SILICONEKID340HP on Tuesday 6th March 19:50

[gogsy400]

if it only has power wire ,the casings on the gauges have to be earthed possibly ? (is it because the gauges are out the steel dash ?)

[Nosh]

gogsy400 said:

if it only has power wire ,the casings on the gauges have to be earthed possibly ? (is it because the gauges are out the steel dash ?)

Your theory is sound - but the dash wasn't / isn't earthed, so thats ruled out....I think....

Nosh

[Nosh]

SILICONEKID340HP said:

Have you tried swapping the bulbs n the bottom dash to the right of the stereo?I have not seen anything like it ,looks like something from the arc,surely TVR could of dome something better than that.

One of the bulbs have gone for the headlight indicator but i don`t have the heart to swap it..

You need tweezers or something ..it`s ridiculous

No Daz - you have to replace the whole 'lens' assembly - you can't just replace those bulbs.

PM me with the one you need, and I will post it off - I have red ones spare....

NOsh.

[SILICONEKID340HP]

Cheers mate i will have to see which colour i need.

[Nosh]

SILICONEKID340HP said:

Cheers mate i will have to see which colour i need.

Which light is it for?

The bottom 3 buttons (L to R from radio) are for fog (yellow), High beam (Blue) and lights on (green)

Nosh

[SILICONEKID340HP]

I think its low beam lights on , can`t tell at the moment due to the battery disconnected
and the car in bits.