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24th November 2012, 15:43
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The last couple of posts people have had similar problems.
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24th November 2012, 15:47
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That's because people who have no clue on what they are doing should know there limitations so leave it alone.
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24th November 2012, 18:11
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The reason that people get half the clocks working is there will be one or two led's solderd in the wrong way wich stops power going to the rest of the leds in series.... u have to remember that leds only let power through one way. Just make a 3v battery from two AA batteries and test as you go along.
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25th November 2012, 16:27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by II_IFAN_II
The reason that people get half the clocks working is there will be one or two led's solderd in the wrong way wich stops power going to the rest of the leds in series.... u have to remember that leds only let power through one way. Just make a 3v battery from two AA batteries and test as you go along.
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I noted that each LED has a square in the corner and this corresponded to the other squares.
I'm thinking maybe i've applied too much heat to the solder and its melted the LEDs?
Can anyone post up a photo of the circuit board so we can cross reference the LEDs?
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25th November 2012, 18:18
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Originally Posted by logic_guy
I noted that each LED has a square in the corner and this corresponded to the other squares.
I'm thinking maybe i've applied too much heat to the solder and its melted the LEDs?
Can anyone post up a photo of the circuit board so we can cross reference the LEDs?
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all led's don't go in the same direction. This is why i advise people to use crazy led's they send to a pic with the - and + marked in blue and red.
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2nd December 2012, 09:09
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Was wondering if anyone in Scotland could do this mod for me????
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3rd December 2012, 04:14
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Originally Posted by logic_guy
I've just done this. Its bolocks.
I've only got half the speedo and half the rev counter working along with the temp gauge and warning lights. The petrol gauge isn't having a bar and the rev counter has stopped working :/.
New clocks :/
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It would be you're own stupidity if it's not working.
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3rd December 2012, 21:57
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Bedford = you're a star!!!!!
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3rd December 2012, 22:19
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Are there any guides showing how to do the rest of the car?
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4th December 2012, 20:59
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Thats nice! Iam gonna have to do that to my vts! A few of my green ones are dead now anyway
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4th December 2012, 22:29
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just commented to use as a bookmark. thanks
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8th December 2012, 04:38
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I have just done this it looks bang on but the only problem I have is the head light and main beam light does not work and for every one that has only half I found that some of my leds had blown so once you have the right way put a fresh one on it works...
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8th December 2012, 09:56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bedford126
all led's don't go in the same direction. This is why i advise people to use crazy led's they send to a pic with the - and + marked in blue and red.
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Yeah this picture is purely for reference only as to were the smd are located but the - and + could be in any direction. Best thing if not testing is put the replacement smd in line with the old one e.g. position the cut end of the smd to the same on the old smd.
Good guide though i would watch out for the smd lights that go behind the digital dial best leaving them two alone as a blue or red smd will only make it impossible to read the display at night.
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8th December 2012, 11:43
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Originally Posted by Morgiee
Yeah this picture is purely for reference only as to were the smd are located but the - and + could be in any direction. Best thing if not testing is put the replacement smd in line with the old one e.g. position the cut end of the smd to the same on the old smd.
Good guide though i would watch out for the smd lights that go behind the digital dial best leaving them two alone as a blue or red smd will only make it impossible to read the display at night.
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Have you not changed the ones behind your display? mine are blue and can read them just the same as when it was green 
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8th December 2012, 20:06
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Have you not changed the ones behind your display? mine are blue and can read them just the same as when it was green |
Yeah i did but changes them back as i used a brighter blue, you can get a dull blue which would work but didnt realise until after i installed them. Didn't want to take them off again as too much heat puts stress on the circuit board and can cause the pads to lift. Hows the Saxo going? need to see it again like
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11th December 2012, 15:05
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going to have to do this they look awesome can you mix and match ie have blue speedo and clock (if 1.1) and white fuel gauge ect
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11th December 2012, 15:08
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fezworth
going to have to do this they look awesome can you mix and match ie have blue speedo and clock (if 1.1) and white fuel gauge ect
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yes but i think it would look gash tbh.
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16th December 2012, 02:08
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Originally Posted by Ross
yes but i think it would look gash tbh.
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been into maplins but cant get them bulbs any help on what stores would do them
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16th December 2012, 17:26
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i googled the smds u need and came up with a place called craigs leds or something was perfect as was only few quid for several sets enough to do a few cars. cheaper than ebay
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16th December 2012, 20:38
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I think I might have some PLCC-2's left over from doing other conversions.
Will check tomorrow.
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