New Gauge Bulbs FTW!!!!!!!!

Mixedbreed02GT · 12-08-2007, 09:47 PM

Got my Tri-Led bulbs today, so after the mustang meet, decided to go ahead and mod the gauges.

Pulled the Gauge Cluster using a Torx T15 Screwdriver to remove the screws. then removed the 2 wiring harness plugs from the back of the cluster.

went inside, took the back off, swapped the 5 bulbs, went to the car, and tested them...i had 3 in backwards, so went back inside rotated the bulbs 180 degrees, fastened them back in, and went back out to the car plugged it back in and wahlah it lit up but still green, which was what I was afraid of.

So i took pics of my needles so I could remember where they went when i put it all back together. then i pulled off the cluster lens and bezel...and pulled the needles off...then gently i pulled up on the overlay until it came off.

sure enough those idiots at Ford put some green ink or something on the back. reason i think it was ink was because when i was sanding it off, it made a big mess all over the sandpaper and my fingers. (see pics of the overlay).

once the overlay was finished i cleaned it off with water, dried it off then put it back on the cluster. reattached the needles, and put the lens and bezel back on.

here's pics from start to finish.

Mixedbreed02GT · 12-08-2007, 09:49 PM

more pics

the gauges aren't as bright as they look in the pictures, but they are visible and look great!

Codiddy · 12-08-2007, 09:53 PM

I can make my dash glow whatever color I want. IUP FTW

zigzagg321 · 12-08-2007, 09:55 PM

those look good for only some sanding and bulb changes.

Mixedbreed02GT · 12-08-2007, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by zigzagg321

those look good for only some sanding and bulb changes.

yup...took about 3 1/2 hours to do everything.

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Originally Posted by Codiddy

I can make my dash glow whatever color I want. IUP FTW

i just got tired of that ass ugly green...so it was time to take drastic measures!

Must See · 12-08-2007, 10:09 PM

how much did it set you back?

Mixedbreed02GT · 12-08-2007, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Must See

how much did it set you back?

$25

r3dn3ck · 12-09-2007, 08:16 AM

Good work Mixedbreed! i don't even have anything mean to say.

TClark22 · 12-09-2007, 08:27 AM

sweet andrew! another thing i want to do over winter break! what did u use to take the needles off?

stanger00 · 12-09-2007, 08:33 AM

damn those things are bright. looks pretty good

B-rett · 12-09-2007, 08:34 AM

now ya got to do the ac stuff

always thought of doing this, now that i see it work i might do it

3.8for the win · 12-09-2007, 09:46 AM

that looks good, i might do that some day.

YoungGun'98 · 12-09-2007, 09:54 AM

thats awesome, id try it but id mess something up. that looks way better than green though

mustangvsix · 12-09-2007, 10:45 AM

looks awesome.

Mixedbreed02GT · 12-09-2007, 11:10 AM

well i found out today that my damn speedo is off by 5 miles per hour. it shows im doing 80 when I'm only really doing 75. i did the little trick with pushing the trip reset button and holding it in, then putting key on accessory, and so i started the car, and switched over to miles per hour, and my digital readout was saying 75.3 miles per hour, when my needle was on 80, when i got going on the highway. grrrr.

so im probably gonna have to take it to the dealership and have them recalibrate the gauges. i was afraid of that.

i took pictures and drew a diagram of where the needles were at, but that didn't work at all. go figure.

but it's only $92 to get them recalibrated, and I can get a discount through a car club here. oh well, still worth it in my opinion to get rid of that nasty ass green.

Mixedbreed02GT · 12-09-2007, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TClark22

sweet andrew! another thing i want to do over winter break! what did u use to take the needles off?

a very small flathead screwdriver.

TClark22 · 12-10-2007, 09:02 AM

can you give me the site where u got the bulbs!

i am ordering them!

but one question...you sanded off the red for the redline. was that on purpose?

i will be trying to keep the red for the redline if at all possible

stanger00 · 12-10-2007, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by TClark22

can you give me the site where u got the bulbs!

i am ordering them!

but one question...you sanded off the red for the redline. was that on purpose?

i will be trying to keep the red for the redline if at all possible

just get a shift light. redline problem solved

Ghostalker · 12-10-2007, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TClark22

but one question...you sanded off the red for the redline. was that on purpose?

i will be trying to keep the red for the redline if at all possible

Actually, in pic three of post two, it looks as if he kept the red for redline, but it just doesnt look red when illuminated, most likely because his bulbs are blue, maybe it lights up slight purple?

Mixedbreed02GT · 12-10-2007, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by TClark22

can you give me the site where u got the bulbs!

i am ordering them!

but one question...you sanded off the red for the redline. was that on purpose?

i will be trying to keep the red for the redline if at all possible

http://autolumination.com/74.htm

yes i sanded the red off intentionally. you won't be able to sand it off all the way, but you sand it off to reduce the darkness of the red, to help some light get through there.

when you click the link, just scroll down to the very first set of lights you see and those are the one's you want.

krazypony · 12-10-2007, 11:52 AM

Looks good, maybe something to think about Trade Marking and trying to sell to make a little profit on the side? Just would need to have enough clusters freely to supply & demand.

Ghostalker · 12-10-2007, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by krazypony

Looks good, maybe something to think about Trade Marking and trying to sell to make a little profit on the side? Just would need to have enough clusters freely to supply & demand.

Arent the clusters attatched to the VIN of the vehicle? I dont believe the car will turn on without the correct cluster in it... or maybe it is intelligent and just uses the odometer readtings from the computer?
If not, then definately a good idea! I would buy one (or do it myself, either way, I like the idea alot)

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Mixedbreed02GT Banned Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,153	well i found out today that my damn speedo is off by 5 miles per hour. it shows im doing 80 when I'm only really doing 75. i did the little trick with pushing the trip reset button and holding it in, then putting key on accessory, and so i started the car, and switched over to miles per hour, and my digital readout was saying 75.3 miles per hour, when my needle was on 80, when i got going on the highway. grrrr. so im probably gonna have to take it to the dealership and have them recalibrate the gauges. i was afraid of that. i took pictures and drew a diagram of where the needles were at, but that didn't work at all. go figure. but it's only $92 to get them recalibrated, and I can get a discount through a car club here. oh well, still worth it in my opinion to get rid of that nasty ass green.

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TClark22 Blown 2V Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: kansas Posts: 2,297	can you give me the site where u got the bulbs! i am ordering them! but one question...you sanded off the red for the redline. was that on purpose? i will be trying to keep the red for the redline if at all possible __________________

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krazypony Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Liberty, SC Posts: 902	Looks good, maybe something to think about Trade Marking and trying to sell to make a little profit on the side? Just would need to have enough clusters freely to supply & demand. __________________

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