Gauge cluster brightness...brighter? - Honda Forum / Acura Forum

HondaTypeJ · 03-12-2003, 11:42 AM

Whats up. I was in my friends fathers 02 mercedes last night getting dropped off and I couldnt help but notice how damn bright his gauge cluster was! It was so bright and white. I loved it. I was wondering, does anyone know a place where they sell like super white replacement lights that can plug in and replace the existing ones? I want my gauge cluster to be BRIGHT white...

Integra916 · 03-12-2003, 12:35 PM

I am looking for gauge cluster light bulbs too. Any one know where to find?

exzeltus · 03-12-2003, 02:11 PM

I used super plasma. Bulb size is 194. You'll need 3. You can try and contact the guy in the pic to see if he's got any left.

Integra916 · 03-12-2003, 02:36 PM

I don't think 194 works. Looking at my cluster bulbs, it looks much smaller than the 194 bulbs.

HondaTypeJ · 03-12-2003, 03:52 PM

194, are you sure? I saw these at xtremewhite.com :

ItemNumber:
6136 - PI19262

Product Names:
PIAA High Intensity Luminosity Diode LED Wedge Bulb

Description:
PIAA Blue-White Twin LED Wedge 5W. Twin Pack. Manufactory part no: 194 , 168 , 158 , 12256 , 12961

Detail:
This new LED Wedge Bulbs has newly developed by PIAA. Never been used before technology, this is 2 LED light each bulb, that;s right TWO. Therefore it will give out twice as bright as the regular LED wedge bulb. This bulb has a built-in electron resistor, so the bulb can last ....... almost forever, not like the other cheap LED Wedge on the market. This LED wedge bulb features the never fade color.

hydramatic99 · 03-12-2003, 04:18 PM

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Originally posted by Integra916
I don't think 194 works. Looking at my cluster bulbs, it looks much smaller than the 194 bulbs.

They are 194's

HondaTypeJ · 03-12-2003, 04:21 PM

Yup, your right!
100% now confirmed. Here is an installation web site on how to do it. Its not for a Honda or Acura I believe but it is pretty much the same installation. Enjoy! I am going to do this on Friday!
http://www.autotoys.com/New_Tech/DIY...ash_light_.htm

Integra916 · 03-12-2003, 06:36 PM

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Originally posted by HondaTypeJ
Yup, your right!
100% now confirmed. Here is an installation web site on how to do it. Its not for a Honda or Acura I believe but it is pretty much the same installation. Enjoy! I am going to do this on Friday!
http://www.autotoys.com/New_Tech/DIY...ash_light_.htm

Are you sure is the same as Honda or Acura? Anyways, let me know if it really works after you done with it.

HondaTypeJ · 03-12-2003, 06:56 PM

I am 100 percent sure. I took out my gauge cluster, turned it around and took a good look at the bulbs. They are 194's. And it is real easy to do the install. It is plug and play

White98LS · 03-12-2003, 10:50 PM

168's work as well. BTW don't try using cheap colored bulbs instead of PIAA's, I stupidly tried to do that and they were dim as hell.

Integra916 · 03-12-2003, 11:01 PM

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Originally posted by White98LS
168's work as well. BTW don't try using cheap colored bulbs instead of PIAA's, I stupidly tried to do that and they were dim as hell.

Thanks for telling me that, i was thinking about buying one of those cheap ones.

White98LS · 03-12-2003, 11:23 PM

Yeah I was lucky, Schuck's actually let me return them! I tried some cheap blue ones and they were almost completely unreadable at night.

HondaTypeJ · 03-13-2003, 09:50 AM

I just bought these PIAA's Platnium Extreme white. Hope to get them here by tomorrow.

HondaTypeJ · 03-14-2003, 06:13 PM

I have put together this complete Word document with pictures that explains EXACTLY how to do this on g3 tegs. If anyone wants a copy, email me at JeremyMarkham1@hotmail.com and I will be more than happy to send a copy. Cheers!

*Sugar* · 03-15-2003, 08:34 AM

so if i got red bulbs ya think it would shine through pink???

prob be dim as hell, but worth a try

hondatypeJ - that is so nice of you to make a word doc. out of all that...damn you're generous

email to me at lldancinhardll@yahoo.com