Thread: blue interior led (pics)

I'm working on the same thing right now, with BB's help.

BB did my cluster and HVAC, and I'm doing the rest.

Somewhat a how-to. This is the first switch I did since the bulb was burned out. This is for the Chevy Impala/Monte buttons, so for the Pontiac buttons YMMV.

Our subject:


Cover removed (simply snaps on):


The original bulb in its blue sheath (the bulb glows a weird color, so the blue sheath was used to give it the right color from the factory):


Closeup of removed bulb:


Pulled back shot so you can see just how small the components are:


New LED and resistor:



Initial testing:



In the car:


Factory colors:


Back to the other side:


I've gotten a lot more switches done and I'm waiting on more LEDs and resistors to arrive.

Hope this helps. The resistor value depends on the Vf of the LED.

If you guys need more details in the writeup, just ask and I will go back and edit.

ohhh ok see that was one of my next mods and i wasn't sure how you knew the resistor value. What size LEDs are you using?

Like check these out for example... 100 pieces for $7!!!!!!

http://www.ledshoppe.com/Product/led/LE1015.htm

Do you think those are too small? too big? It says 5mm LEDs. They have different sizes. 3, 5, 10mm. what ever it is.

LEDs are cheap as hell. So i'm thinkin to buy somethin like that but then i would need to know the right resister values i need.

May not be bright enough. I use 3mm 13k+ MCD LEDs.

Originally Posted by Sabrewings

I'm working on the same thing right now, with BB's help.

BB did my cluster and HVAC, and I'm doing the rest.

Somewhat a how-to. This is the first switch I did since the bulb was burned out. This is for the Chevy Impala/Monte buttons, so for the Pontiac buttons YMMV.


I've gotten a lot more switches done and I'm waiting on more LEDs and resistors to arrive.

Hope this helps. The resistor value depends on the Vf of the LED.

If you guys need more details in the writeup, just ask and I will go back and edit.

What year/make did the blue covers (diffusers) come out of? I know on the grand prix's, ours are red/orange. I might contact that guy to get some of my other stuff done in blue. Do you have a part number for the led bulbs?

Pics look great, btw!!