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Had a few PMs looking for info on the Blue Leds mods on my 3rd gen, so here goes..
more pics at www.emptyearth.com
The aircon panel buttons are already lit by leds, so its a straightforward swap. I got my new ones (3mm) from www.lsdiodes.com by far the cheapest source I could find, speedy service too
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To gain access, unbolt center armrest assembly and move back an inch or so. The aircon facia panel must then be prised off (first remove the slider knobs - they pull straight off), removing the panel can be fiddly, I cracked mine but its not too noticable. Once this is removed the centre dash (panel extending from top of air vents to below ashtray) surround screws can be accessed and the panel can be removed, this should just pull srtaight out. The aircon panel can now be removed (2 screws & 1 plug)
Dismantling the aircon panel is next, prise/pull off the various buttons. These buttons are not all identical, take note of the rounded and square edges for when you are refitting.
Important Note; ensure the buttons are in the 'out' position when removing or damage to the internal latching mechanism may occur.
At the rear remove the screw securing the plastic cover followed by the 2 or 3 screws securing the PCB.
The Leds can now be seen. Replace all using your trusty soldering iron and a solder sucker. Solder new leds in place not forgetting to ensure you have the polarity correct.
Refitting is as they say, a reversal of the above procedure.
Had a few PMs looking for info on the Blue Leds mods on my 3rd gen, so here goes..
more pics at www.emptyearth.com
The aircon panel buttons are already lit by leds, so its a straightforward swap. I got my new ones (3mm) from www.lsdiodes.com by far the cheapest source I could find, speedy service too
.To gain access, unbolt center armrest assembly and move back an inch or so. The aircon facia panel must then be prised off (first remove the slider knobs - they pull straight off), removing the panel can be fiddly, I cracked mine but its not too noticable. Once this is removed the centre dash (panel extending from top of air vents to below ashtray) surround screws can be accessed and the panel can be removed, this should just pull srtaight out. The aircon panel can now be removed (2 screws & 1 plug)
Dismantling the aircon panel is next, prise/pull off the various buttons. These buttons are not all identical, take note of the rounded and square edges for when you are refitting.
Important Note; ensure the buttons are in the 'out' position when removing or damage to the internal latching mechanism may occur.
At the rear remove the screw securing the plastic cover followed by the 2 or 3 screws securing the PCB.
The Leds can now be seen. Replace all using your trusty soldering iron and a solder sucker. Solder new leds in place not forgetting to ensure you have the polarity correct.
Refitting is as they say, a reversal of the above procedure.
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