 DIY: Window Switch LED mod, another do it yourself! |
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 Jun 26, 2009 - 9:38 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jun 16, '07 From Vancouver, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%)  |
A DIY FOR CHANGING YOUR LED IN YOUR MASTER WINDOW SWITCH
I have lately started playing with LEDs. So I got bored and decided to change this LED and make a writeup too. Also because you need to sign up for celicatech to see the writeup plus its for a 5th gen soo.... =S, Well enjoy and I hope it helps! TOOLS & PARTS LIST (look at picture one) - phillips screwdriver - flat head screwdriver - *working* solder pen - rosin core solder - 3mm LED (color of your choice) - needle nose pliers REMOVAL 1. remove master window switch panel with the help of a flat head screw driver, pry the part facing towards the end of the car first  2. unscrew the three screws in picture 1  3. carefully pry up on these tabs, there is one on each side to remove the switch from the panel  4. remove these five screws and than flip over to remove the nob  5. lift the tab and than pry up to remove locking window nob from the assembly, carefully pull apart to get to the circuit board  6. lift tabs, there is one on each side. remember to do it carefully to detach the circuit board cover from the remaining assembly  7. voila! there is the LED. the white plastic that the LED is sitting beside is removal (bend the new LED according to these lengths)  8. to remove old LED solder these joints off, they are tricky to get to. use a good solder pen!  9. I couldn't solder the damn thing off so I instead cut the old LED legs and solder the new LED to cut legs (see picture 8) INSTALLATION  10. install the master window switch and look at your nicely done work! CONGRATULATIONS! YOU JUST CHANGED YOUR LED IN YOUR MASTER WINDOW SWITCH This post has been edited by vile_v: Jul 1, 2009 - 8:00 PM --------------------  |
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Jun 26, 2009 - 10:04 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
wow, perfect diy. this needs to replace the old link we have...
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Jun 26, 2009 - 11:06 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 11, '06 From calgary Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
damn very nice DIY. Excellent pictures and everything.
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Jun 26, 2009 - 11:19 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 25, '05 From Fort Wayne, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
OUTSTANDING job on the DIY. THAT is how it's done!
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Jun 27, 2009 - 5:22 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 14, '09 From Sydney, NSW Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Very very good post. Just wondering is it ok to do this without a resistor or would it beneficial with one put in the circuit
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Jun 27, 2009 - 5:40 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
no resistor, the circuit already has one.
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Jun 29, 2009 - 4:01 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 10, '06 From Greensburg,PA Currently Offline Reputation: 27 (94%) |
just a little tip... get an inverted top LED or flip the LED upside down and solder it in... esp w/ blue.. they are so bright that they will catch your eye everytime you look in that direction... with the inverted... it glows a nice blue without blinding you
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Jun 30, 2009 - 6:40 AM
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 Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
great write up.
added to the sticky. -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
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Jun 30, 2009 - 1:02 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '08 From Australia/Hong Kong Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
i did it last month .
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Jul 1, 2009 - 7:57 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 16, '07 From Vancouver, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Thanks guys!
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Apr 9, 2010 - 10:46 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 12, '09 From Orange Beach, Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
Good stuff! I just did it the other day and it looks great, now all of my lights are blue!
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