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Old 10-03-2010, 11:35 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Gen5 HVAC backlighting change

hey everyone i have an 06 camry SE.... as u may kno the SE models have an orange lit instument cluster and clock.... some have orange lit HVAC controls and some have green

the color cordination is horrible!!!! who thought orange and green go together?

anyways there are inserts (showing fan speed ect.) that pop out if you take off the faceplate.... does anyone kno where i can get the orange colored inserts off an SE or the ones off a solara (theyre silver with i think green backlighting)?

i went to the dealer and they said they dont come seperate

also does anyone kno wut type of bulb is used for the HVAC controls? if i cant get new inserts i want to get LEDs in there.... i took one out and it measures 1mm and has an x on the bottom with two metal strips on the side for power

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this has been covered in a DIY
http://www.superbrightleds.com/
http://www.oznium.com/

plenty sell the stuff ur looking for
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Old 10-03-2010, 11:49 PM   #3 (permalink)
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yea ive been on superbrightLEDs before but they dont have the ones small enough for my application
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Old 10-03-2010, 11:54 PM   #4 (permalink)
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try http://www.oznium.com/
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Old 10-04-2010, 12:01 AM   #5 (permalink)
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http://www.oznium.com/ does list a bulb made for corvettes but it looks like it might work
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Old 10-04-2010, 04:28 AM   #6 (permalink)
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i really think this thread will help you

Master List of LEDs Bulb Sizes & DIY/Tutorials for Interior/Exterior Lights

all you need is the bulb size
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hey everyone after looking around on SBLEDs i found the right bulbs

if anyone is wondering they are neo-wedge 4 bulbs

theyre very cheap so I'll get a few different colors to see which looks best

im guessing noone knows where i can get new inserts....... the dealer told me i have to buy the whole unit and is over 700 bucks so o well
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got the new LED's in the mail will post pics later if i can figure out how lol
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after a bit of tinkering and cursing i got the LEDs in... they look pretty good..... most people wouldnt notice the color change but the shade of green is a bit lighter
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