LEDs for Dash and A/C panel?

[MojaveJoe]

Iam considering upgrading my partially burned out Dash and A/C panel lights.
Thinking about using blue not white.
Any suggestions for color, type, longevity?
Iam 72 now and would like to not have to do this again in the next 10 years.
Thanx,
Joe

 

[mwilson]

If you use white the dash lights and heater controls will show as blue. I'll see if I can find pictures....

 

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[mwilson]

Link to 2016 thread here..

https://www.turbodieselregister.com/threads/led-backlighting-for-cluster-and-hvac.255688/

 

[Ozymandias]

Just for information, if you have Dual Zone AC then you'll have to solder on the AC controls.
These bulbs are soldered to the circuit board and very tiny, thats why mine are still broken, to much work.

 

[MojaveJoe]

Thanks guys for the info. Lots of research to do now.
Have std SLT single zone controls, but thanks. Think I saw the twist out bulbs (3) while doing radio upgrade.
All input welcome......

 

[Ozymandias]

Single is fine, i think i saw once there are kits available containing all needed bulbs in LED, no guessing required.

 

[mwilson]

The kit will be a good solution if they are not cheaply made like the first set I put in. The ones in the heater control have been trouble free but several in the cluster have gone out.

I’m going with the Superbright brand next time...