Alarm LED

[philmccann]

Hi there

In the process of replacing both dashboards. The alarm has been changed from the original META to a Cobra system.The LED for the Cobra is on top of the steering wheel binnacle.
However, with the new dashboard I have to fit an LED in the original hole. Contacted Cobra and they say I can run two 12V LEDS on the alarm output.
So, I'll have another flashy-lighty thing to keep the Scrotes at bay!!!

Anybody know where I can get a 12V LED that will fit the existing hole??

Rgds

Phil

[spend]

IIRC Farnell were the only ones that sold the 'recessed' LEDs as used on early cars, the later ally rounded ones are also available at RS, Maplins ... I believe.

Dave

[Cider Andy]

What year's your car? Mines a '99 and has a recessed LED in a black-painted aluminium case:



I've seen the back of it and it's like this one except the bezel diameter is 10mm not 7mm.

[philmccann]

HI there

Thx for that. I haven't seen the original as it's never been there. Is the hole in the dash 10mm? (not at home at the mo', just trying to order one if I can)
Does anyone do 10mm ones if that's the case?

Cheers

Phil

[spend]

You would be better measuring the hole and matching the LED to the same shape & material as your other ones. Look at the LED spec sheets they tell you the LED size & profile as well as the mounting hole size required.

Dave

[Cider Andy]

It was a snug fit in the hole so presumably it is 10mm, but as spend says the best thing is to measure it.

The LED was mounted on a metal plate that was in turn glued to the facia panel.

[philmccann]

Hmmm OK

Will have to wait till I get home. Was hoping to maybe order something so that it's there when I get back. (Working away!!)

Thanks

Phil

[s5tuart]

8mm any good?
http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?ModuleNo=36398...

[That Daddy]

philmccann said:

Hi there

In the process of replacing both dashboards. The alarm has been changed from the original META to a Cobra system.The LED for the Cobra is on top of the steering wheel binnacle.
However, with the new dashboard I have to fit an LED in the original hole. Contacted Cobra and they say I can run two 12V LEDS on the alarm output.
So, I'll have another flashy-lighty thing to keep the Scrotes at bay!!!

Anybody know where I can get a 12V LED that will fit the existing hole??

Rgds

Phil

My CAT2 Cobra alarm one fitted into the original chim dash hole no problemjust pushed straight in the original hole.

[philmccann]

As I said I'm not at home right now, so no access to the car.

If anyone's got a small dash available could they please measure the LED hole for me. I can then try and order one to be available when I get home.

Cheers

Phil