Dial illumination

Stupot19 · Jan 5, 2014

Ive noticed that on my clocks the green illumination lights for around the clocks are kind of dull the speedo one being the dullest

My question is can you buy new brighter bulbs for the clocks or do i have to buy a complete new set of clocks

Many thanks

Stu

MaxyMan · Jan 5, 2014

Yes you can. If you had used the magic search button you would have found this out for ya self

Stupot19 · Jan 5, 2014

I did search but its crap on my phone and doesnt lead you to anthing that answered my question so thought id ask

And what bulbs do i need ?

Many thanks
Sti

M1CK · Jan 5, 2014

Just ordered me self 4 of these hopefully they will sort it.

501 1 SMD LED WHITE SIDELIGHT BULBS DEFENDER | eBay

Stupot19 · Jan 5, 2014

Let me know how they work if you will please mick

Does that mean your clocks will lights up white afterwarda and not green?
Or are the bulbs behind a green filter?

Thanks
Stu

M1CK · Jan 5, 2014

If you want coloured there is someone on the bay advertising Blues, Reds, Greens etc.

Stupot19 · Jan 5, 2014

Not to fussed if they are white as long as they are brighter and can see the clocks a lot better

Nevets22002 · Jan 5, 2014

Hi every one,
First the bulbs are behind green filters ( they are in my 1979 110CSW).

I purchased a full set of 501 LEDs for mine and they looked 100 time brighter, so bright it blurred the green out to almost white.

Unfortunately they only lasted about six weeks before they l died. I'm not sure if it's because they got hot or what it was.

It may have just been cheep LEDs as they only cost £8 for four, you could do with five to do them all.
2 in speedo
1 in fuel gauge
1 in temp gauge
1 in volt gauge

Mine where cheap LEDs so buy better. I'm waiting fir the next auto jumble to see the rep from bolt on bits to see what they suggest.

kes86 · Jan 5, 2014

Just got a set of these

Item no 301039804963

Please excuse my ineptitude on the phone, will somebody link it properly.

They fitted fine and I checked each one in turn to make sure the polarity was right.

They are exactly as per the photo fitted and perfect at night without being too bright.

I think it was £7 the set. You need one for each gauge and two for the speedo.

They have been in a few weeks and nothing has popped yet.

landowner · Jan 5, 2014

Have you tried cleaning the green filters with spirit and a cotton wool bud ?

Stupot19 · Jan 5, 2014

No not tried clening the filter yet but one bulb has gone aswell the left one on the speedo

landowner · Jan 5, 2014

Stupot19 said:
No not tried clening the filter yet but one bulb has gone aswell the left one on the speedo

They get dusty over time and a good clean will bring them back to standard, same with lamp lenses, stick em in the dishwasher and they come up like new

Nevets22002 · Jan 5, 2014

Landowner is absolutely right, iv carried out both his suggestions and it works.

I removed all my indicator, side and brake light lenses as they looked twenty years old, popped them in the dishwasher (while wife was out) and they look like new. Refitted them with a good lube of silicon grease, keeps everything out.

Iv changed my brake lights and side lights for LEDs and they both look good and have lasted ages. I'd like to change the indicators to LEDs too but iv heard that it's expensive as you need loads of extras to be added, something about how they flash.

If I find a set of LEDs that work and last in the dials I'd let you all know.

M1CK · Jan 11, 2014

Just fitted them.
501 1 SMD LED WHITE SIDELIGHT BULBS DEFENDER | eBay

Doddle of a job, 6 screws to undo the binnacle then unplug the speedo cable to give you some extra room.

The LEDs have polarity so as you swap each one flick your lights on to check it is fitted the right way round. (Don't wanna put it all back together then see some aren't working)

Only prob with the ones I got was once fitted the black plug didn't seem to push quite as far home as the originals, prob because the top is flat rather than domed.
I just put a bit of insulation tape around it to be sure they don't vibrate out.

Just need it to go dark to see the full effect now.

I only needed 4 as the one for my clock was a different bulb with a green sleeve over it.

Landyfox · Jan 11, 2014

MaxyMan said:
Yes you can. If you had used the magic search button you would have found this out for ya self

I don't get all of this arseyness about folks asking a question instead of searching....FFS that's the whole point of a forum. We've all asked obvious questions. :kettlepot:

Oldseadog · Jan 11, 2014

We are here to be enlightened, Oh Great One

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:behindsofa:

Landyfox · Jan 12, 2014

Oldseadog said:
We are here to be enlightened, Oh Great One

raise:

:behindsofa:

Hehe Herb

Lately we all seem so eager to jump down anyone's throate who dares to ask a question rather than using the search facility. I quite enjoy reading posts on topics that have previously been covered, you often get a new perspective.

NB...my door locks are the spawn of the devil!

mlucas110 · Jan 12, 2014

I'd settle for dull as mine don't appear to work at night, just another wiring issue to sort!

Landyfox · Jan 12, 2014

mlucas110 said:
I'd settle for dull as mine don't appear to work at night, just another wiring issue to sort!

Common issue, personally I upgrade mine to the bright white and it's made an enormous difference for only £7.

Oldseadog · Jan 12, 2014

Landyfox said:
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NB...my door locks are the spawn of the devil!

Once the weather gets a bit kinder, we WILL sort them out!!

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