DIY: Interior LED Color Change

20ZChillz · 11-13-2012, 03:04 PM

I'm confused on what you did from step 2 - 3 to make it blue...

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

1. Pry both ends. It is quite difficult because the plastic is brittle and easy to break (I broke one side already). Then pry the inside section to slowly loosen the entire brown back end.

2. Below is a picture of the entire brown back end removed revealing the 0805 switch light and three PLCC indicators.

3. Completed modification.

DIGItonium · 04-30-2010, 12:34 AM

This mod is very simple like the 350Z. There is plenty of room to squeeze in a board with an array of LEDs. I decided to use Luxeon K2 Star for this custom mod.

First, pry the inner edge (toward the center) of the map light cover. This side is beveled to make it easier to pry. There are 4 pegs total to pop out. Pull straight down, not sideways.

The bulbs are 194 type like the license plate and trunk light, so you can simply swap them for an LED bulb. My custom K2 Star with BuckToot driver is on the left side.

Comparison picture. The drawback to LED is the hot spot in the center. It's not much of an annoyance since the light output is so much brighter and cleaner.

Mod complete!

tjlazer · 09-08-2011, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

This mod is very simple like the 350Z. There is plenty of room to squeeze in a board with an array of LEDs. I decided to use Luxeon K2 Star for this custom mod.

First, pry the inner edge (toward the center) of the map light cover. This side is beveled to make it easier to pry. There are 4 pegs total to pop out. Pull straight down, not sideways.

The bulbs are 194 type like the license plate and trunk light, so you can simply swap them for an LED bulb. My custom K2 Star with BuckToot driver is on the left side.

Any hints on how to remove the plastic cover without destroying and scratching it?

DIGItonium · 09-09-2011, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

Any hints on how to remove the plastic cover without destroying and scratching it?

Long fingernails haha, or you can get a flat blade or flathead screwdriver and wrap it with masking tape. The goal is to pry toward the plastic lens from sides and out to pop it out. That way you don't scratch up the visible parts.

tjlazer · 09-12-2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

Long fingernails haha, or you can get a flat blade or flathead screwdriver and wrap it with masking tape. The goal is to pry toward the plastic lens from sides and out to pop it out. That way you don't scratch up the visible parts.

Got it thanks!

DIGItonium · 04-30-2010, 12:40 AM

1) Pry map light covers. On each corner of the roof switch assembly, there are 4 prongs to pry.

2) Once the center piece has been removed. Pry and unlatch the LED module on each side.

3) This is the exposed LED assembly. Pry the back end and sides to remove the harness cover, then pry the ends to remove the cover for the LED.

4) Here is the exposed LED circuit with diode and 750 ohm resistor. You can change the resistor value to a lower value to increase LED brightness, but I decided to leave it alone.

5) The LED is wedged into the friction terminals, and it is easily removable by tugging on it.

6) The new LED 3mm round with diffused lens (milky white). The LED output color is white.

7) Here it is fully assembled and operational (with my Luxeon LED map lights).

isayimandrew · 03-13-2013, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

1) Pry map light covers. On each corner of the roof switch assembly, there are 4 prongs to pry.

2) Once the center piece has been removed. Pry and unlatch the LED module on each side.

3) This is the exposed LED assembly. Pry the back end and sides to remove the harness cover, then pry the ends to remove the cover for the LED.

4) Here is the exposed LED circuit with diode and 750 ohm resistor. You can change the resistor value to a lower value to increase LED brightness, but I decided to leave it alone.

5) The LED is wedged into the friction terminals, and it is easily removable by tugging on it.

6) The new LED 3mm round with diffused lens (milky white). The LED output color is white.

7) Here it is fully assembled and operational (with my Luxeon LED map lights).

For people with the Bose package, the bluetooth mic is located in the top left corner. You just have to pry the left and right side a little to take the bluetooth mic off from the panel.

DIGItonium · 04-30-2010, 12:44 AM

I had some PLCC2 surface mount white LEDs (also used for lighting up our gauge cluster and controls), so I strung 4 LEDs in series for each visor LED light.

Pry both ends of the visor light cover away from the mirror. Try to avoid scratching the mirror or chipping the edges. Then pop off the original light bulb. Here's what it looks like.

Here's a comparison shot of the LED mod:

gromano · 06-09-2010, 11:31 PM

Hey Digitonium,
Nice mods!!
I wanna do the mirror/visor light conversion to LED!!!!
I got no idea how to string the LED's together like you did. And Im not sure on the sizing of them either...
Do you know if any of the bulbs shown on this site would fit?
http://www.led-online.com.au/index.p...mart&Itemid=37
Keeping in mind Im in Australia!
Figured you would help with sizing and Volts etc

Want some for the map lights/ambient lights too but dont know what to use.
Hate having red lights in my sexy blue car! hahaha
Thanks for your help

DIGItonium · 06-11-2010, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by gromano

Hey Digitonium,
Nice mods!!
I wanna do the mirror/visor light conversion to LED!!!!
I got no idea how to string the LED's together like you did. And Im not sure on the sizing of them either...
Do you know if any of the bulbs shown on this site would fit?
http://www.led-online.com.au/index.p...mart&Itemid=37
Keeping in mind Im in Australia!
Figured you would help with sizing and Volts etc

Want some for the map lights/ambient lights too but dont know what to use.
Hate having red lights in my sexy blue car! hahaha
Thanks for your help

Hello and thanks!

I honestly do not know about the bulb sizing and type. You can measure the bulbs and approximate the size of bulbs available on the website. If the info is not available, you can call them in and provide the measurements so you can get the bulb closest to your application. It's clip in, so you should have some flexibility.

20ZChillz · 11-12-2012, 03:42 PM

Where did you get those LEDs from and can I get them in blue ?

20ZChillz · 11-12-2012, 03:45 PM

Can these be purchased somewhere? And if so do they come in blue ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIGItonium

I had some PLCC2 surface mount white LEDs (also used for lighting up our gauge cluster and controls), so I strung 4 LEDs in series for each visor LED light.

Pry both ends of the visor light cover away from the mirror. Try to avoid scratching the mirror or chipping the edges. Then pop off the original light bulb. Here's what it looks like.

Here's a comparison shot of the LED mod:

DIGItonium · 11-13-2012, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 20ZChillz

Can these be purchased somewhere? And if so do they come in blue ?

Yes, Digikey, mouser, king bright, etc. There is just about an assortment of LED colors.

DIGItonium · 04-30-2010, 12:49 AM

1) Here is the driver side door switch panel. Simply pry it from the door and disconnect a couple of wire harnesses. Do the same for passenger side.

2) Pry back cover on all sides.

3) Pry switch assembly from panel trim.

4) Pop off the power window switch cap.

5) Lift the switch assembly PCB.

6) 3 LEDs are fully exposed. 4th LED is underneath the power window switch. Desolder the switch (3 terminals) to get access to the LED. The power mirror switch uses 2 LEDs.

7) The LEDs are roughly 0805 size, but I used PLCC2 for this mod. The power mirror switch requires LEDs no larger than 0805 due to clearance with the switch wipers.

8) Done! Driver side is a bit tedious to work on. The passenger side is much easier to work on. Be sure to follow window reset procedure.

MalikJuma · 10-29-2018, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

1) Here is the driver side door switch panel. Simply pry it from the door and disconnect a couple of wire harnesses. Do the same for passenger side.

2) Pry back cover on all sides.

3) Pry switch assembly from panel trim.

4) Pop off the power window switch cap.

5) Lift the switch assembly PCB.

6) 3 LEDs are fully exposed. 4th LED is underneath the power window switch. Desolder the switch (3 terminals) to get access to the LED. The power mirror switch uses 2 LEDs.

7) The LEDs are roughly 0805 size, but I used PLCC2 for this mod. The power mirror switch requires LEDs no larger than 0805 due to clearance with the switch wipers.

8) Done! Driver side is a bit tedious to work on. The passenger side is much easier to work on. Be sure to follow window reset procedure.

I was able to change all LEDs but how did you change the LED under the locked mirror.

11-12-2012, 03:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
20ZChillz Base Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 3 Drives: 09 370 Gray 6 Spd Rep Power: 13	Visor lights Where did you get those LEDs from and can I get them in blue ?

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06-09-2010, 11:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
gromano Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brisbane (South) Posts: 308 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z- Blue Rep Power: 16	Hey Digitonium, Nice mods!! I wanna do the mirror/visor light conversion to LED!!!! I got no idea how to string the LED's together like you did. And Im not sure on the sizing of them either... Do you know if any of the bulbs shown on this site would fit? http://www.led-online.com.au/index.p...mart&Itemid=37 Keeping in mind Im in Australia! Figured you would help with sizing and Volts etc Want some for the map lights/ambient lights too but dont know what to use. Hate having red lights in my sexy blue car! hahaha Thanks for your help