L.E.D. Gauge Cluster

I got the idea from MixedBreed02GT : http://forums.wildhorsesclub.com/showthread.php?t=19986 , in the TN chapter!! thanks bro...

I just wanted to make a write up along the lines of what was done in the above thread for everyone!

Here is a the finished product! Ill do the write up later tonight.. :razz:




After Going to: http://autolumination.com/74.htm and ordering 5 #74 bulbs in the color you want (red above) about $20 for all.

I started unbolting all screws and took out the gauge cluster:


Disconnected the 2 wire harnesses from the back of the cluster (red connector is pics):




Unbolt the front plastic piece that covers the gauges:


Very gently but firm, pry up the needles with a screw driver, as close as you can get to the center of the needle.



Once the needles are off gently pry up the gauge faceplate. ( I had to use a knife to break loose some of the glue underneath )



Once the faceplate is off ( on the backside ) push the stop pins back through the front "right side of pic"



I then used 400grit sandpaper and water to scrub off the blue/ green die that ford used on the backside of the faceplate:







I used plyers to get the socket out of the main board to put the new 3 led bulbs in:




Put the cover back on the unit and temp install in the car. Like MixedBreed I also had 2 Leds that went in wrong, just take them out and turn 180degrees:


Connect the wire harnesses and your DONE! Congrats.. :eek:

I'm going to give this a go tommorow. thanks for the write up david...hopefully it turns out well...i'm going blue!

nice write up Murph!