666DAN Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Due to the volume of questions relating to installing the LEDs here is a basic "How To" Please note the section on splaying out the leads on the globe and contacts in the base to ensure good electrical connection it also covers the orientation of the bulb this is a stumbling point for many people and results in 11 billion PM's about globes that don't work (but really do) Twist the bulb holder to remove (T10 and T5 shown) Pull the bulb out of the holder, they *will* come out some are in tight Sometimes the lead on the globe will fall into the recess in the plastic, splay it out slightly to guarantee electrical contact. Some of the bases are quite old and could also do with splaying. This is the number one reason for bulbs that "appear" not to work and actually are fine. Fit the LED globe by pushing it into the base (T10 and T5 shown) Twist the globe and holder back into the cluster (note the location of the black dot) Now this is the important bit; LEDs *only* work in one direction, so if it doesn't light up you need to turn the holder 180 degrees (note dot in second picture) Do *NOT* remove the bulb, just rotate the holder as then you won't get mixed up what direction you had the LED in the first place. Plug everything back together after making sure everything lights up, congratulations you're done!!!! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/181486-globe-replacement-with-leds/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
bLaQ.bOi Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 nice work which led's did you get, certain type? im looking at doing this to my 32 gtst Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/181486-globe-replacement-with-leds/#findComment-3309853 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyaos Posted August 28, 2007 Share Posted August 28, 2007 nice workwhich led's did you get, certain type? im looking at doing this to my 32 gtst lol he is the seller Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/181486-globe-replacement-with-leds/#findComment-3313520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spunky Munky Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 Nice, but how the heck do your remove the dash in the first place? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/181486-globe-replacement-with-leds/#findComment-3507763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
H@ME Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 there is a DIY on dash removal it not so hard, couple of screws n prying..you'll get it, just make sure you put everything back together the way u got it out. hame Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/181486-globe-replacement-with-leds/#findComment-3517542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan's skyline Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 666Dan Get your supplier to fit a bridge rectifier and you won't have to worry about polarity problems. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/181486-globe-replacement-with-leds/#findComment-3650811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumflapper Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 666DanGet your supplier to fit a bridge rectifier and you won't have to worry about polarity problems. do you know what a bridge rectifier is... what it does? how it works... do u know what a diode is? how it works? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/181486-globe-replacement-with-leds/#findComment-3650845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
666DAN Posted February 18, 2008 Author Share Posted February 18, 2008 666DanGet your supplier to fit a bridge rectifier and you won't have to worry about polarity problems. It is possible, but you'd see 300% increase in price ...and as above, that's for making DC from AC so not much use in this instance Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/181486-globe-replacement-with-leds/#findComment-3653381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
taz2008 Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 whats t10 and whats t5 meaning? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/181486-globe-replacement-with-leds/#findComment-3659516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumflapper Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 T10 - 10mm diameter T5 - 5mm diameter Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/181486-globe-replacement-with-leds/#findComment-3661105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NA_Goodness Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 I'm trying this now. Dan, how much are your LED's? Tried a spare one that was sitting around the house, lasted 3 seconds before it blew... Now I'm struggling to sind some what would fit. Found one, but if yours are cheaper, I might buy some off you. I live in WA, how much would postage cost? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/181486-globe-replacement-with-leds/#findComment-3668781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKS_R34 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 any pics from people of before and after shots? In particular r34's Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/181486-globe-replacement-with-leds/#findComment-3674313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Money Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 just did it, its awesoume i have metrika gauges (white on blue) and it looks totally flush very happy Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/181486-globe-replacement-with-leds/#findComment-3683797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
davib Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 one question... how do u get the dash out at the beginning? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/181486-globe-replacement-with-leds/#findComment-3687729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madaz Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 pics and prices on your leds please by pics i ment fitted and working youve already posted the globes Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/181486-globe-replacement-with-leds/#findComment-3697289 Share on other sites More sharing options...
666DAN Posted March 6, 2008 Author Share Posted March 6, 2008 pics and prices on your leds pleaseby pics i ment fitted and working youve already posted the globes Go to the 'for sale' section, search for LEDs and you'll find my thread. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/181486-globe-replacement-with-leds/#findComment-3699719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madaz Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 cant find that thread man Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/181486-globe-replacement-with-leds/#findComment-3704144 Share on other sites More sharing options...
benzau Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 cant find that thread man http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/Da...ol-t158385.html Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/181486-globe-replacement-with-leds/#findComment-3704831 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo_brian Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Tried a spare one that was sitting around the house, lasted 3 seconds before it blew... You need to make sure it's got the right voltage rating, you need 12volt globes, or 4 x 3 volt in series for the voltage to work correctly, otherwise PING and she will blow. I noticed in the pictures above that the globes look to be in series, so they would be 3-volt high-light LED's linked in series to allow them to take 12 Volts feed. B. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/181486-globe-replacement-with-leds/#findComment-4385268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodsword27 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 hey dan the bulbs are in and work a treat. only question is that wen installed, on the right half of my tacho and speedo and lit up; the other half is either not lit or very dim. is there a fix to this or is it faulty globes?.... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/181486-globe-replacement-with-leds/#findComment-4401854 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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