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Old 08-19-2018, 07:48 PM
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LED eagle eye lights in dash panel - who did this mod?

Months ago I read a thread on here where one of our members used a set of these in their dash. I can't find the thread anymore so I'm asking for everyone's help. Here is an image of what was used.

 
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Old 08-20-2018, 01:45 AM
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I just used some led 194's off ebay. not much reason to make it more difficult.
 
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Old 08-20-2018, 09:35 PM
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LED eagle eye lights ? are these brighter than the LED 194's ?
if not then what makes them better ?
 
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Old 08-21-2018, 05:47 AM
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Yes they are brighter and dimmable.

I just need to ask a question to the member who did this mod.
 
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Old 08-21-2018, 12:26 PM
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They don't look like the dash light bayonet sockets.
 
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They are not

Is anyone reading what I'm asking for?

I know what most people are using. I know this is not something most users are using. I'm looking for the user that did this
 
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Old 08-22-2018, 10:37 AM
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Well you could be a little clearer. Are you adding them in new holes for something?
 
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No, I'm using these to light the gauges just like some other user did here
 
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Old 08-22-2018, 12:04 PM
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I understand you

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No, I'm using these to light the gauges just like some other user did here
Unfortunately, I do not know the post you are speaking of.
 
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Twister, I've used them for indicator lights. I wouldn't think it would be too difficult to put them in the instrument cluster. Disassemble the cluster and open bayonet/twist in holes to 1/2". I think it'd be wise to use a rubber washer between the nut and the printed circuit. Then run each LED's hot wire directly to the panel light wire coming off the headlight switch. And run all the ground wires to a common ground screw on the dash support frame. I would use quick disconnects for the ground and hot wires so you can easily remove the cluster in the future.
 
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Exactly what I was thinking! Thanks Ranger140892!
 
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You're welcome. Good luck!
 
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