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Old 07-21-2015, 09:50 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z View Post
heehee DIGItonium makes it sound easy. There is a DIY on this site about changing dash LEDs. IIRC, it requires dismantling the cluster assembly and the ability to de/solder SMDs. Not a job for the average weekend mechanic. YMMV

"PLCC2 SMD LED color" (replace "color" with red/purple/whatever) will find what you need on most search engines.
That's true. Make sure you are able to remove and disassemble the gauge cluster. Then you'll need to pull off the needle and gauge face in order to get to the LEDs. Lastly, you'll need to be able to solder surface mount components with the necessary tools. The LEDs are around 3.0x2.8mm, so it's very tiny.

Here's a link to some examples:
PLCC SMD-3.5X2.8mm LED from Kingbright USA
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