DIY: Interior LED Color Change

EYE ESS · 07-07-2011, 10:08 AM

amazing thread. Good job Digi!

ShoFamous · 08-18-2011, 02:37 PM

Amazing! Great job on all of it!

mr_sk · 08-28-2011, 08:02 PM

Big ups for all this hard work!

tjlazer · 09-08-2011, 04:43 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, 08:09 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, 03:39 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!

F.LadyZ · 10-17-2011, 02:03 AM

nice work !
bump

djsekz · 11-03-2011, 03:35 AM

dang how will i do this!!! i dont know how to solder? is that how the color changes?

DIGItonium · 11-04-2011, 09:12 AM

Yes, you'll need a steady hand and learn how to solder surface mount components. Cheap soldering irons from Radio Shack won't work because you need a fine tip.

haitech · 11-05-2011, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tjlazer

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

Yeah the way I did it was press it (as you would to turn on/off the light) and while it is pressed, wedge in a screw driver and then just lift out.

djsekz · 11-11-2011, 09:15 PM

Hey man, What kind of LEDS did you use on that strip where the fuel gauge is.? i used PLCC-2 and they didnt work...

DIGItonium · 11-12-2011, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by djsekz

Hey man, What kind of LEDS did you use on that strip where the fuel gauge is.? i used PLCC-2 and they didnt work...

PLCC2 works, but you have to mask off one of the pads or it'll short to ground. If you look at the photos, I used yellow masking tape to mask off one of the pads. Then I was able to place the LED over the same spot and solder both sides (leaving the masked pad isolated from solder).

djsekz · 11-13-2011, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DIGItonium

PLCC2 works, but you have to mask off one of the pads or it'll short to ground. If you look at the photos, I used yellow masking tape to mask off one of the pads. Then I was able to place the LED over the same spot and solder both sides (leaving the masked pad isolated from solder).

so you put masking tape over 4 solder pads? and just soldered the LEDS ? even the 4 solder pads with the tape underneath the LED? and i have a problem..my screen where the fuel and all that is is now half blank...i think i ruined something.. =(

djsekz · 11-13-2011, 03:41 PM

And also my needles arent in the right position ..i just screwed everything up lol =(

DIGItonium · 11-13-2011, 10:36 PM

That's fine. After re-inserting the needles, turn it against the "stopper". It will still slip around the shaft when applying enough force against the stopper. You'll be able to put it in place without the need to pop it back off.

07-07-2011, 10:08 AM	#76 (permalink)
EYE ESS Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sideways Posts: 107 Drives: Like a Boss Rep Power: 14	amazing thread. Good job Digi! __________________ CURRENT: '11 Gun Metallic 370Z 6MT Sport SOLD: '10 Solid Red 370Z 6MT Sport - Car Pictures \| '08 Obsidian IS250 6MT \| '04 Eternal Blue Pearl RSX

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11-04-2011, 09:12 AM	#84 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Yes, you'll need a steady hand and learn how to solder surface mount components. Cheap soldering irons from Radio Shack won't work because you need a fine tip. __________________

11-13-2011, 10:36 PM	#90 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	That's fine. After re-inserting the needles, turn it against the "stopper". It will still slip around the shaft when applying enough force against the stopper. You'll be able to put it in place without the need to pop it back off. __________________

10-17-2011, 02:03 AM	#82 (permalink)
F.LadyZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto, NorthYork ON Posts: 227 Drives: 40th 370Z M6 Rep Power: 14	nice work ! bump

11-03-2011, 03:35 AM	#83 (permalink)
djsekz Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: norcal Posts: 245 Drives: 09 370Z/ 08 RR MATTE Rep Power: 0	dang how will i do this!!! i dont know how to solder? is that how the color changes?

11-11-2011, 09:15 PM	#86 (permalink)
djsekz Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: norcal Posts: 245 Drives: 09 370Z/ 08 RR MATTE Rep Power: 0	Hey man, What kind of LEDS did you use on that strip where the fuel gauge is.? i used PLCC-2 and they didnt work...

11-13-2011, 03:41 PM	#89 (permalink)
djsekz Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: norcal Posts: 245 Drives: 09 370Z/ 08 RR MATTE Rep Power: 0	And also my needles arent in the right position ..i just screwed everything up lol =(

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