Illuminated Dashboard Colour

chill_winstonuk

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I was wondering if anyone knew if it is possible to change the pink / red dashboard colour on the dials - thinking I would prefer a different colour, just not too sure whether it was possible and what work it would entail!
 

Fl@pper

Back older greyer and less oilier but always hope
Jun 19, 2001
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can be done but they are not standard led/bulbs they use smd's

which are great light but a right ****** to remove and refit
 
Jan 22, 2007
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some may say lala land....
related but not quite.

I have the dimmer set as low as possible, but would like to turn it down some more (make darker) as I don't like bright lights or feel I am in blackpool when driving at night.
Can it be turned down more (make darker)?
If yes, How can I do this?
 

afcajax73

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lol i was goin be cocky and say, turn your lights off.. but that wont work lol..

the only way i could think is to get a different dimmer switch.. one that will dim lower.. or get some sort of tinted cover over the dash?!! not a clue other than that..
 

Fl@pper

Back older greyer and less oilier but always hope
Jun 19, 2001
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i thought they dimmed right down ?

anyway - the supply can be altered by adding another dimmer well actually a variable resistor

could be added to the rear and trimmed down so the standard front one would be more 'in range' so to speak
 
Jan 22, 2007
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some may say lala land....
i do have them dimmed right down, well as far as the dial will let me anyay. I want to go some more, as dislike bright lights. Even wear sunnies in winter due to bright light hating.

think i understood what you were saying fl@pper but not sure.
Could you put in pigeon english for me please? as i'm really rather thick at car mod and electrics.
 
Mar 5, 2007
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Really looks like you're living up to your user name :)

With the dimmer right down the light is virtually off!
 
Jan 22, 2007
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some may say lala land....
yep, that works for me.
only need to be able to see speedo & revs at night. all others are informational that can become lit ala SAAB when you need to be informed of something.
the aircon/heating area lighting could replace blackpool on its own
 
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