LEds in A/C +

GatorFan · October 15, 2006

I already swapped my bulbs in the instrument cluster for Blue LEDs and was looking to replace the rest in my dash. I have an aftermarket stereo (which already has blue LEDs) and was looking at replacing the A/C, door lock buttons, headlight switch, etc. I know a lot of people have done this but I cannot find anything illustrating/detailing this replacement in the older forums. Oh yeah, it's a 2000 Sierra (if that matters).

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

98sierra71z · October 18, 2006

did you ever figure it out becuase ive been wondering about that to

also where did u buy ur LED's from?

thanks,

Brian

cmccarthy · October 18, 2006

I think there's a how-to writeup on fullsizechevy.com

asilverblazer · October 18, 2006

Good luck on the power window/mirror switches as well as the airbag, and head light switch.

GatorFan · October 18, 2006

did you ever figure it out becuase ive been wondering about that to

also where did u buy ur LED's from?

thanks,

Brian

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I bought them from http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-bin/sto...1.29175&next=50

I hope this helps.

98sierra71z · October 19, 2006

ive been reading and it looks like it is pretty expensive.. and im a broke bithc becuase ive got tickets to pay for drag racing

thanks anyhow,

Brian

Savage420 · October 29, 2006

I already swapped my bulbs in the instrument cluster for Blue LEDs and was looking to replace the rest in my dash. I have an aftermarket stereo (which already has blue LEDs) and was looking at replacing the A/C, door lock buttons, headlight switch, etc. I know a lot of people have done this but I cannot find anything illustrating/detailing this replacement in the older forums. Oh yeah, it's a 2000 Sierra (if that matters).

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

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Would you be able to tell/show me how and where you replaced the instrument cluster for Blue LEDs i would like to do this . And if you have pics of it light up can you show me ...probably looks awsome..

Savage420 · October 29, 2006

Have you also changed the bulbs in the door lights?

GatorFan · October 29, 2006

I already swapped my bulbs in the instrument cluster for Blue LEDs and was looking to replace the rest in my dash. I have an aftermarket stereo (which already has blue LEDs) and was looking at replacing the A/C, door lock buttons, headlight switch, etc. I know a lot of people have done this but I cannot find anything illustrating/detailing this replacement in the older forums. Oh yeah, it's a 2000 Sierra (if that matters).

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

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Would you be able to tell/show me how and where you replaced the instrument cluster for Blue LEDs i would like to do this . And if you have pics of it light up can you show me ...probably looks awsome..

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I will go and take some pics of it lit up. As far as how, Here is a post that should help: http://www.gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24726. It really was pretty easy. I bought the bulbs and the twistlocks at the same time. I bought the twistlocks from: http://bayareaamusements.com/Merchant2/mer...roduct_Count=23 (I should have bought another set because I plan on converting to the 2500HD instrument cluster). Anyway, changing the bulbs were a breeze Your dimmer switch will no longer work for dimming the cluster lights (at least mine didn't) but I didn't care. It looks awesome.

As far as the A/C bulbs, haven't found the time yet. Here is a post of the newer A/C control w/LED bulbs AND instructions. http://www.performancetrucks.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=359511

I haven't found a post/instructions for the older (99-02) A/C controls. If you do, please post it.

Hope this helps.

Savage420 · October 29, 2006

Ok thanx alot man ill see if i can figure it out

MountaineerTom · October 29, 2006

Why do you need to buy new twist locks? Are the originals not compatable with LED's?

Savage420 · October 29, 2006

Why do you need to buy new twist locks? Are the originals not compatable with LED's?

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Great question im now wondering that too

GatorFan · October 30, 2006

Why do you need to buy new twist locks? Are the originals not compatable with LED's?

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Great question im now wondering that too

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I bought new ones because the old ones are a PAIN IN THE A$$ to change the bulbs in. On my other truck I broke two bulbs in my hand trying to take out the old bulbs because the heat from the lights almost weld them inside the plastic twist locks. IMO it was easier to just buy new ones. You can try the old ones, but I know I have had bad experiences in the past. Maybe you guys have better luck than me. To answer your questions, Yes the old ones are compatible with the LEDs.

Hope this helps and good luck.