Dash light replacement in an 80? OEM vs new LED (3 Viewers)

[cclemow]

Like many, my 97 Collectors Edition has a few dash lights out. I actually had it apart not long ago and addressed most with OEM bulbs from my local dealer(at about 7$ a bulb) and did 5 or so including the D drive light. Gotta take it apart again to fix heat/air back lighting and my O/D off bulb. Thinking about going all LED (for longevity and brightness) and getting as close to factory look as I can. Any wisdom out there?

 

[mulchiro]

Definitive led thread for 80s

This thread has lots of links to leds!

 

[Mr Cimarron]

LEDs are so cheap you can get a bag of them for the cost of one bulb at the dealer. I switched but went through several different types to find one I liked. You can also go to a pick n pull and get all the bulbs you want for cheap. They are pretty much the same on all Toyotas.

 

[Hornd]

Test them before you put dash back together.
Mine like to flicker.
They look way better than the bulbs, but both are visible.

 

[sleepycruiser]

Replacing bulbs this week....for the cost difference LEDs make way more sense....and they are clearer and brighter. As I replace mine I will keep a set of links so others will know exactly what bulbs work. Some of the LED sites are complicated....but I think I was making them complicated. My cluster lights should be in today. Will report back.

Just checked and my AC lights will be in today as well. I ordered green and blue to see which I liked better.

 

[sleepycruiser]

I replaced the AC lights with green...I decided against blue since the cluster was going to be blue. I like the green in the AC bc it isn't super bright....looks good.

 

[cclemow]

You guys think going LED hurts the value of an "as original" in near mint condition?

 

[sleepycruiser]

I think if you kept the colors the same it wouldn't really matter. I would think it would be an upgrade honestly. You could always save the older bulbs.

 

[Recruiter]

@sleepycruiser , did you do your gear shift console lights as well?

 

[sleepycruiser]

In the instrument cluster? No. they all work so I just left them. I think I have the correct bulbs for them but I just didn't get into it tonight. I tried to replace the key ring bulb with a 74 but I could not get a new bulb to seat at all. Might try it again some other time. I did replace the floor shifter bulb bc mine was out.

 

[Recruiter]

@sleepycruiser - looks great. Would you email me a link and list of bulbs you got? Any desire to receive a bunch of beverage of choice and help me do mine if I drive over the hill to you? My email is prince k @ jcschools . org - no spaces. Many thanks!

 

[surfpig]

Dimmable?

 

[sleepycruiser]

@sleepycruiser - looks great. Would you email me a link and list of bulbs you got? Any desire to receive a bunch of beverage of choice and help me do mine if I drive over the hill to you? My email is prince k @ jcschools . org - no spaces. Many thanks!

Sure. I can help you no problem. I will get you the links of what I bought. 2 sizes I bought on Amazon and the others I bought on Autolumination.

These are the blues for the cluster....only need 4 of them:
194 LED Light Amazon.com: 194 LED Light bulb, Yorkim 2015 Newest, 5th Generation, Interior Lights for W5W 194 168 2825 T10 Wedge 5-smd 5050, Replacement and Reverse T10 White Bulbs(Pack of 10)-Blue: Automotive

These are the white 74s for the shifter, glove box and several other things....I would buy 2 packs...I am going to order another pack.
Amazon.com: Cutequeen 20PCS White T5 5050 1-SMD 1smd LED Car Lights Bulb 17 18 27 37 58 70 73 74 79 85 86 2721 (pack of 20): Automotive

These are the lights I bought for the AC unit....just the main bulbs....you need 3 of them. I ordered blue and green but only used the green. I ordered from Autolumination.
Neowedge
Item# Incandescent , Color: Green , Lens: Type B (T4) $1.99
Neowedge
Item# Incandescent , Color: Blue , Lens: Type B (T4)

 

[sleepycruiser]

Dimmable?

Yes.

 

[Fj moneypit]

In the instrument cluster? No. they all work so I just left them. I think I have the correct bulbs for them but I just didn't get into it tonight. I tried to replace the key ring bulb with a 74 but I could not get a new bulb to seat at all. Might try it again some other time. I did replace the floor shifter bulb bc mine was out.

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What is the bulb number for the the shifter in the instrument cluster. My reverse light is out.

 

[Tapage]

I've read that all LED on DC 12V are going to flicker sooner or later .. mines are on the sooner side of the spectrum .. so wonder if there is any " brand " anti flickering .?

 

[sleepycruiser]

What is the bulb number for the the shifter in the instrument cluster. My reverse light is out.

I am not sure but I think it would be a 74.

Definitive led thread for 80s

 

[sleepycruiser]

@sleepycruiser - looks great. Would you email me a link and list of bulbs you got? Any desire to receive a bunch of beverage of choice and help me do mine if I drive over the hill to you? My email is prince k @ jcschools . org - no spaces. Many thanks!

@Recruiter Just emailed you. I tried to PM you but your box here is full. Hit me up....would love to help!!

 

[cclemow]

Got all my bulbs ordered...as well as to get two friends trucks fixed up...From www.autoillumination.com Hope to get em all done soon. Decided on original incandescent on two survivor original trucks and LEDs on the adventure build. Might use LEDs on all three in places. Thanks for all your help,

 

[Samuel Bolos]

Replacing bulbs this week....for the cost difference LEDs make way more sense....and they are clearer and brighter. As I replace mine I will keep a set of links so others will know exactly what bulbs work. Some of the LED sites are complicated....but I think I was making them complicated. My cluster lights should be in today. Will report back.

Just checked and my AC lights will be in today as well. I ordered green and blue to see which I liked better
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What kind of bulbs for the ac controll? Mine are out too