Instrument/gauge cluster LED swap

Has anybody done the LED swap on the instrument/gauge cluster on the 3rd gen? I’ve searched using a few different phrases and I came up empty for the 3rd gen. I’m looking to do the swap on the cluster, all the switches and also on the windows switches, eventually I’ll do the stereo as well. I want to get rid of all the blue inside my truck lol

 

I thought @MESO looked into it a while ago but they were all surface mount or something. I may be forgetting though

 

I was gonna send him a message but I didn’t feel like bothering him. Haha

 

I don't blame ya. Busy ass dude haha.

 

Yup

 

I have one apart, I’ll look at the LEDS. They are SMD for sure. But a little soldering shouldn’t be an issue

 

There he is! I’ve done this before on my TC and my old TSX. I’m just a bit scared on my truck since it’s a bit newer, don’t wanna screw anything up

I took the window switch off but I didn’t have the right size led so I have to order some

 

Pave the way Manny! Do a write-up

 

I have an aftermarket gauge cluster going in anyways so I am removing the stock one. I can mess around with the back light.

 

Can you send me a pic if you get to it soon

 

Damn, red LEDs in the Guage cluster would be sweet.

 

Now I'm curious to see what you're installing in your truck...

 

OH YEAH

 

I'm installing a Haltech Standalone with IC7 display.

 

they all seem to be 5050’s right?

 

No. Measures 2.8MMX3.2MM. Keep in mind there are 3 colors of lights. BLUE(the backlight), RED, And ORANGE(warning lights)

 

Sounds like an SMD 3528

 

I’m just interested in swapping out the blue. The other ones don’t bother me

 

@MESO
How did you remove the needles?