Topic: cluster illumination

[wthhunter]

i know there was a thread on cluster illumination but i didnt want to jack it with my own problems...

checked out a forum http://gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=204447 showing doing cluster led's on an 05 gm cluster... would this work the same way on my 04 cluster? and if soo..... where do i solder the resistors hes talking about?

[project black out]

Hahaha look at the new guy solving issues already!!!! That's awesome this is the thread I was looking for! Hang tight I'm gonna snoop around and see why I find out.

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[Zora Arkus-Duntov]

where do i solder the resistors hes talking about?

Nice topic,....send him a pm @ http://gmfullsize.com/forum/showthread.php?t=204447

[project black out]

Ok the 02 had replaceable bulbs that twisted in. And the 03 and on had bulbs that soldered in.. this will only work for 03 to 06.. give me a couple days to check into it and ill have some more info.

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[project black out]

And to answer your question you will have to attach the resistor to the (+)positive lead of the led but the resistor are directional  ex. They only work one way.

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[oHIobellboy]

And to answer your question you will have to attach the resistor to the (+)positive lead of the led but the resistor are directional  ex. They only work one way.

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I'm pretty sure resistors are non directional. I know LEDS are polarity sensitive.

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[project black out]

I'm pretty sure resistors are non directional. I know LEDS are polarity sensitive.

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oupse.. Lol I know what wanted to say in my head but my fingers decided to make me look like a short bus rider lol

[wthhunter]

 Ironically i was goin to post this topic on that other thread but i wasnt sure what year the other avy was that was in that tread soo i didnt wanna look dumb if i posted the wrong thing XD

Butttt if that cluster is identical to mine im buying the leds off that website they mention and doing it myself! Buttt will it mess somthing up if i get the polarity wrong on the leds?? And would it say/have a way of telling on the led which side is - and which is +????

[wthhunter]

everytime i make a thread i hope either blackout or bellboy responds to them, because you 2 always make my day/project go by that my easier.

 

[project black out]

Ironically i was goin to post this topic on that other thread but i wasnt sure what year the other avy was that was in that tread soo i didnt wanna look dumb if i posted the wrong thing XD

Butttt if that cluster is identical to mine im buying the leds off that website they mention and doing it myself! Buttt will it mess somthing up if i get the polarity wrong on the leds?? And would it say/have a way of telling on the led which side is - and which is +????

I might be wrong but I believe the longer lead of the led is the positive (+).. I honestly don't think it will harm the board if it is wired backwards it just won't illuminate.... Worst case it would burn the led or blow the resistor. I'm going to RadioShack tomorrow and get the LEDs and the resistors and then I'll pull my dash and start this little project.. I'll document it and post a tech article write up. If all goes well I'll have something posted by Sunday.. Monday the latest.