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Anyone put LEDs in the radio/HVAC controls yet?

Old Feb 10, 2009 | 05:26 PM
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Anyone put LEDs in the radio/HVAC controls yet?

Like the title states has anyone opened up the dash to change the bulbs in the radio and HVAC out to LEDs?

I have a bunch of extra LEDs laying around and want to throw some in there to match to the gauge cluster. Just wondering what bulb type and how many just in case I need to order some more.
 
Old Feb 10, 2009 | 06:42 PM
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I think the instrument panels already use LEDs. I say this because the speed and tach markings have the blue LED lights.
 
Old Feb 11, 2009 | 09:55 PM
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HVAC and radio.....not instrument haha.......
 
Old Feb 11, 2009 | 11:08 PM
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how do you even get it apart i was fiddling around yesterday and didnt see how it came off without removing alot of panels
 
Old Feb 12, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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that big pocket in the front of the center console....got look up from there and there are some screws and thats where you start, just have to be extra careful.
 
Old Feb 12, 2009 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by dirtybird222
that big pocket in the front of the center console....got look up from there and there are some screws and thats where you start, just have to be extra careful.
ill look into it tomorrow and let you know if it will be easy or have you already done it?
 
Old Feb 12, 2009 | 07:46 PM
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I wonder if the instrument cluster LEDs can be swapped for red ones like the JDM version?
 
Old Feb 17, 2009 | 01:02 PM
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Please include pics, was wondering the same thing... but do not want to do it too much work. IMO I like the dash with the blue LED's, red reminds me of every other car built in the 90's but agree that the radio's lights could be brighter
 
Old Feb 17, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by projekz
I wonder if the instrument cluster LEDs can be swapped for red ones like the JDM version?
instrument cluster uses white leds with blue filter on the gauge face.
 
Old Feb 17, 2009 | 04:35 PM
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Honda's IN (service network) has a detailed video on how to take the radio out, but you need a child's sized hand to get to a couple of the bolts. All you need is a #2 phillips head screw drive and a flat head oh and maybe a small small flat head that you would use to work on computers. I didn't have enough time to get it all apart the other day.
 
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