Great vid, like all your others, your an inspiration & love your channel. I have a quick question, does the dimmer switch still dim the led’s? I drive a lot of back country roads and while I love the bright look of the LED’s most of the time, I sometimes bring them down to dim to make night driving easier on the eyes. I still have regular bulbs in but considering led replacements because of 1 being out and having to get back there anyways! Thanks
@LivingOnWheels
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Yes, the dimmer switch still works perfectly 👍🏻 I’d recommend only changing the illumination bulbs and not the indicators.
@ArkansasBayouDiesel
28 күн бұрын
I'm probably going to do this in the near future, but my next project is going to be my own twist of "rock lights" I'm super excited. I'm just following in everyone's super duty footsteps 😂
@brycendewitt1886
5 жыл бұрын
Your a life saver I’ve been waiting so long for a video like this to go by. Thank you! all your videos are great and I look forward to all your future mods
@LivingOnWheels
5 жыл бұрын
I am glad it’s helpful! I looked all over with no luck the first time I dug into it. Figured I should make it.
@parabolst
3 жыл бұрын
I think its awesome the way you out links to all your mods in the description. Thank you so much for that. I wish more people did that. Another thumbs up is your detail in description on how everything comes apart.
@drumsbells
4 жыл бұрын
Man, I have been wanting to do this for 10 years now! I have a 1999 F-250 7.3 Lariat with 400K on it. Thank you for putting out this video and easing some of the fears of pulling that dash apart. Much appreciated.
@LivingOnWheels
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! Not a bad job at all
@xxgioxx3453
4 жыл бұрын
This really helped, im surprising my uncle with changin his dash lights for some bright new leds
@LivingOnWheels
4 жыл бұрын
Nice man! glad it helped!
@pauls5766
3 жыл бұрын
@@LivingOnWheels I changed mine, but on the indicator lights i.e. air bags, breaks ect... have a little glow to them, not fully lit up but just a little. When I turn the key they all light up full power but when they go off they just go very dim. What do you think??
@eastonruppe5730
2 жыл бұрын
Someone who makes videos for others’ benefit is a true saint
@markhenderson4435
3 жыл бұрын
I just bought an Aussie 2005 F250 RHD crew cab 5.4. Upon picking it up, I noticed the same missing section of dash illumination. However, I didn't panic because I'd already seen the thumbnail of this video, so I knew you had me covered. Many thanks from downunder, Buddy!!!!
@LivingOnWheels
3 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear it man! Congrats on the new rig.
@IronOakSawmill
3 жыл бұрын
Done deal. I can actually see the entire instrument cluster now. Thanks for the info, and the links to the bulbs
@stroke_this7.3sd94
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking your time and explaining everything clearly to avoid accidentally damaging dash or cluster. This is exactly what I needed to see
@SaltySouthTexan
4 жыл бұрын
You’re a bad man! You’re my go to on my new 7.3 fixes. Thanks for posting all this info
@LivingOnWheels
4 жыл бұрын
Glad it’s useful!
@IronOakSawmill
3 жыл бұрын
This was a HUGE help. My stock cluster light is poor at best. I didnt even know about the p37. Must be why the top of my speedometer is so dark. Ordered them through your links. Thanks for the video. Much appreciated.
@LivingOnWheels
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful man! It feels good to have a fully illuminated dash again.
@tkm9573
3 жыл бұрын
thank you sir!!! I just bought an 04 f350 and had ordered red leds for the dash and then watched your vid - ordered white leds - great video - never too far in the weeds - GREAT JOB
@crazyskullcrusha
5 жыл бұрын
I replaced all of my cluster lighting with LED's (2001 Ford F350) and it is SO SO much better now. I can see everything day and night, no worries at all. Thanks for the video!
@LivingOnWheels
5 жыл бұрын
Crazy how big of a difference it makes!
@garretts318
3 жыл бұрын
I did this cluster bulb swap, to LEDs, just yesterday,. Your video made it easy! Thank you for the explanation and advice. It is appreciated.
@LivingOnWheels
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped man!
@j.w.7688
11 ай бұрын
Very well done vid Man! Thanks for the instruct. I've saved ALOT of $$$ learning from guys like you. Appreciate it. 👍👍👍
@edsterling1522
3 жыл бұрын
I just completed this upgrade on my 2000 F350 following your steps...piece of cake...thank you very much for taking the time to film and post the video...I would not have known where to begin without it...great job!!
@victoraraujo912
3 жыл бұрын
This was the first video I watched on your channel, love it! All the information was very helpful. Keep it up!
@LivingOnWheels
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍🏻
@imasoundgod
3 жыл бұрын
When I get my replacement radio... I plan on replacing the dash lights!
@ProfessorGilligan1
4 жыл бұрын
The color green is a combination of blue and yellow, called complimentary colors. If you take separate blue- and yellow-colored glass or thin plastic, place one over the other, and put a light behind the 2 pieces of glass you will see a green color. There are other complimentary colors, too. The reason why you may see a bit more blue with green may be because of the color density of one color over the other. There are other possible explanations as well. Your point of just minimizing the risk of damage is a very good point in any repair. Thanks for your well explained video.👍
@briesonsouthern
3 жыл бұрын
Man I’m 13 and have a 7.3 dually and your bodies help me so much your content is awsome
@briesonsouthern
3 жыл бұрын
Videos *
@travisthompson3700
5 жыл бұрын
Good job pointing out the differences in the light switches. As a 99 owner I'm one guy that broke the face off 😲 Also, great video all around with great details
@LivingOnWheels
5 жыл бұрын
You definitely aren't the only one. I did the same thing on my previous rig. Figured I'd try to help save some people the pain haha
@AceBoy2099
4 жыл бұрын
That light switch appears to be removed the se as my 99 f150, the process is: Step 1. Turn headlights on Step 2. pull knob towards you (fog position on such equipped trucks) Step 3. use micro screwdriver to pop knob off fascia Step 4. Turn knob 180 degrees, so that the back of the knob (where you inserted the screwdriver) is now pointing to headlight icon, press onto switch to reinstall. Step 5. Turn knob to off position and in (fog lights off) Step 6. Turn headlights back on. The little fingers on the back of the knob should now have those tangs retracted so you can pull the switch out of the dash.
@chtoki
4 жыл бұрын
Just a heads up the headlight switch itself is it’s own removal tool all you need is a pocket screw driver turn the lights all the way to 3 position then slightly pull the headlight switch out you should see an opening close to around 7 o clock to insert pocket screw driver and then the knob then slides of the rotate the knob 180 then rotate will then active the release of the switch
@LivingOnWheels
4 жыл бұрын
Very interesting! I will have to give it a look. Any idea if this varies between fog light models and non fog light models?
@EDLaw-wo5it
6 ай бұрын
Great info and good presentation. Thanks.
@richardmellem3583
4 жыл бұрын
I had to replace my headlight switch cuz when I picked up the new girl, a 2000, I tried to turn on the fogs as I did in my 2001, by pulling the dial out. The 2000's don't work like that. Knucklehead. I've got stock bulbs now, so now you've given me yet another driveway project for the list. Thanks for all you do.
@stroken_7.3_the_legend
4 жыл бұрын
My 2000 does
@LeeGabriel1.0
4 жыл бұрын
I just subscribed a couple of days ago. I have a 2002 7.3 dually. Great information . I like your straight forward style, no big intro or self important acting. My one suggestion is easy on the camera moves. I get motion sick, lol, and can not watch for very long on some of the segments. Thanks for all the good info.
@LivingOnWheels
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah 😬😬😬 I know I need to be a little easier on the camera movement. Always feel like I’m being pretty steady with it until I go through the editing 🤦🏻♂️😂 Appreciate the input! 👍🏻
@roberteads9995
2 жыл бұрын
I too have an 02 7'3 dually, but 6 194's don't fit the oem illumination socket .
@buddyweiser8508
3 жыл бұрын
That headlight switch is actually really neat the way it comes out. If you give the knob a slight pull there is a tiny hole underneath for a small screwdriver to release the knob. Once the knob is off, you take the knob and put it on upside down and turn it, and it’ll pull that spring loaded locking pawl in, and the whole switch comes out from the front. Basically the knob is a secret key/removal tool.
@LivingOnWheels
3 жыл бұрын
Hmmmmm 🤔 I may have to try this
@buddyweiser8508
3 жыл бұрын
@@LivingOnWheels Yeah, I also have a 2000 Super Duty, mine didn’t come with fog lights, and I wanted them wired like factory. So I learned this a couple years ago, there is a video on it somewhere on KZitem. To me it’s so neat I dang near hope for a reason to remove it.
@jonnyboy2004
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you this really helped and gave me some more courage to finally replace my burnt out dash bulbs. 😂
@LivingOnWheels
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it. It’s Rea it hard to do
@bruce-bruce7975
2 жыл бұрын
Looks totally awesome. Inspiring me to do my 2001 F250. Thanks for the video sir.
@jaws2858
4 жыл бұрын
Wish I would have watched this last week. Used blue leds and I was also very disappointed. Back at it! Great video subscribed!
@LivingOnWheels
4 жыл бұрын
Yup, Ive been there. Luckily once you've done it once or twice its pretty quick to get in there and switch em.
@rustymachineshop9456
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video helped out a lot keeps me from breaking a lot of clips and things
@howardmacias6186
3 жыл бұрын
Saw your video last night super helpful I went the extra and pulled apart for blue leds took the extra step removed needles and removed green layer with nail polish remover took about 1 hr to hit all the spots I wanted to be blue used q tips and a lot of patience your video was badass thanks for the info and video
@LivingOnWheels
3 жыл бұрын
Nice man, I bet it looks sweet!
@austin400
Жыл бұрын
I love your videos, I’m taking a lot of inspiration for my own 7.3! When you had yours did the new lights ever flicker I’m having a recurring problem and considering going back to halogens
@LivingOnWheels
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I never had any issues with flickering on the ones I put in. Maybe bad connection on the bulb holders
@SteveFalconHypnosis
4 жыл бұрын
Got mine done today using your video for reference. Thanks for the great videos 👍
@deqa
Жыл бұрын
Great stuff, helped me out!
@LivingOnWheels
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@jedhickman6162
3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!!!!! This video was insanely helpful especially with the amount of detail you went into on everything.
@LivingOnWheels
3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@100FFC
4 жыл бұрын
First, you are an inspiration to me. You do amazing repairs & mods to your F2Fitty despite living on wheels. If you can do it, then I sure as hell can do it; no more excuses! BTW, I've done the heater delete, using your video as my guide. Easy peasy. Now I'm fixing to do the dashlight bulb replacements. But I went with the blue 194's and 37's. If it's crappy I'll go with white like you did.
@LivingOnWheels
4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it! Let me know how the blues turn out. It didn't seem to work well when I tried.
@100FFC
4 жыл бұрын
@@LivingOnWheels okey dokey; I'll try to take before and after pics. The Before will be horrible. Almost all the dashlights are out on the left side. I reckon they're slowly burning out and it seems to be going from left to right.
@mitchellheath1837
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you especially for the links
@harrypersaud9422
11 ай бұрын
Great video sir very informative and to the point
@emilioballi
5 жыл бұрын
Great video, I'm going to change to LED's, thanks for all your help.
@LivingOnWheels
5 жыл бұрын
Great upgrade that hardly costs a thing.
@noahbouchard5155
4 жыл бұрын
Your videos are awesome and very informative! Just subscribed because I’m looking at doing some of these upgrades on mine. Thanks for the excellent videos!
@LivingOnWheels
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Good to have you following along!
@johngoodbred1945
5 жыл бұрын
Like the other comments, I have been looking for a video for dash removal on this model. Thanks for the help with this video.
@LivingOnWheels
5 жыл бұрын
Hopefully this was helpful then!
@johngoodbred1945
5 жыл бұрын
@@LivingOnWheels Absolutely. I've done a 2009 and this is quite different. Thanks again.
@LivingOnWheels
5 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it man!
@ferenctulics9688
3 жыл бұрын
Great info! Great job! Thank you!
@BBslider001
4 жыл бұрын
This vid helped. I couldn't figure out why the top looked "burnt out"....then you pointed out the one 37 bulb at the top. Who knew?? Ordered and hoping it makes it less ghetto looking.
@LivingOnWheels
4 жыл бұрын
BBslider001 glad it helped
@BBslider001
4 жыл бұрын
@@LivingOnWheels for some reason, my fuel and coolant gauge are dim. Dammit. I wonder if that one bulb is toast? The 37 fixed the other though.
@LivingOnWheels
4 жыл бұрын
BBslider001 hmm. Maybe a bad bulb or something
@Thetonemaster
4 жыл бұрын
How many bulbs are in the cluster in total?
@edwardamodei4338
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy really helped me out. Wanted this for so long. Thanks again
@Fly4aWhiteGuy
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! They aren't really "directional" - it's a matter of LEDs being polarity sensitive, so positive and negative voltage have to be correct. That's why you might have to rotate them 180° sometimes. I was confused at first, but then I saw that clarified on the Amazon product page.
@LivingOnWheels
4 жыл бұрын
Correct. I probably could have explained it better
@johnlong1100
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. This is an important point that I initially missed. Later I realized that there was a + &- symbol on he LEDs. Makes sense because diodes (the D in LED) allow current flow only in one direction base on polarity. I had a fifty fifty chance and had to pull everything apart again and check and swap them to all be the same. A quick test and a perfect job. Very happy for everyone’s help. Thank you again
@peterdragon6367
Жыл бұрын
@@johnlong1100 is there a good way to know which way they need to be the first time? I’ve been looking for a schematic but can’t find one
@ScientistPrepper
2 жыл бұрын
Real helpful video. Thank you.
@LivingOnWheels
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@anthonygallegos5826
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Thank you
@user-lh6nk2wm8f
7 ай бұрын
I'm going to have to do this as I have a bulb out between speedo and tach, also one 1⃣ a/C control, I'm assuming just pull the a/c control out with maybe 4 screws while I have the dash opened up
@KLBH1964
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very helpful!
@randymounts9341
4 жыл бұрын
You are awesome dude! Go boys go!
@randymounts9341
4 жыл бұрын
A question. Can I find a stiffer spring at local auto parts stores to increase my fuel pressure?
@bobstark4201
4 жыл бұрын
Good info, thanks. Could’ve trimmed the fat to a 10 minute video but it’s cool.
@billpitts5966
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you.
@corptusion
3 жыл бұрын
Ok. Got it figured out. Only replace the “illumination” bulbs. Those are the 5 black 194s and the one white 37 bulb. So replace 6 bulbs in total.
@LivingOnWheels
3 жыл бұрын
Yessir. I don’t remember how many for sure but that sounds right.
@rswick7
4 жыл бұрын
Seems pretty straight forward. Might do the woman’s truck this weekend since 70% of her dash lights are out
@LivingOnWheels
4 жыл бұрын
Not a bad job at all and makes a big difference 👍🏻
@mattm3436
3 жыл бұрын
Big help!!! Thank you so much for ur help.
@tiensu1-fy7rp
2 ай бұрын
Do you have a clip on how to change the light bulbs in the instrument panel on a 2008 Lincoln Navigator? The light is too dim at the maximum setting. During the day time, if I get some sunlight on my eyes, I cannot see the readings.
@ponedog86
3 жыл бұрын
Has anyone tried green leds to increase the color saturation? Did it turn the needles an odd color?
@theprimegoatgod5660
5 жыл бұрын
I did this to my f150 loved it been meaning to do it to the 7.3
@LivingOnWheels
5 жыл бұрын
Makes such a big difference!
@travissmith4461
4 жыл бұрын
On my f150 they turned blue *sigh
@LivingOnWheels
4 жыл бұрын
@@travissmith4461 with blue lights or white?
@travissmith4461
4 жыл бұрын
Living On Wheels white led’s from oreilys. Cool you replied, just dropped the tank in my f450 tonight bc of stuttering/“missing”. The black pickup was broken off so I’m going to clean it out and delete the in tank filter and run a line for the return further out. Fingers crossed it’s not injectors until I’m ready to upgrade.
@LivingOnWheels
4 жыл бұрын
@@travissmith4461 hmmm interesting. Tank pickup might've been the issue if you were down at about a quarter tank. I know the feeling. Ended up needing to do my injectors before I had planned too
@williammathews6603
4 жыл бұрын
well done on vid,this is a game changer..
@LivingOnWheels
4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it. Figured somebody should finally get a good video on it.
@Robbobshiskabob
4 жыл бұрын
With the 7.3k views 👍 cheers great video
@MrSrt4dodgeneon
3 жыл бұрын
So what was the total number of bulbs needed of each?
@SaltySouthTexan
4 жыл бұрын
Nice ride BTW man I need to do that to mine for sure Looks like a newer model
@LivingOnWheels
4 жыл бұрын
Makes a big difference. Definitely feels newer
@vincecook1744
4 жыл бұрын
I have the 2001 F250 4x4, how many of each bulb do I need for my dash? Thanks for the great videos!
@andover041254
2 жыл бұрын
I would like to have the list of the led bulbs. Sorry I don’t find them . Thanks
@Jake.24v
5 жыл бұрын
Love this man! Thank you!
@levifreund9607
2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful thank you
@mattlozer01
11 ай бұрын
Great video.......How many #37 does it take?
@MrPowderEater
5 жыл бұрын
Hopefully you have better luck than I did my lights started flickering about a month after installing
@LivingOnWheels
5 жыл бұрын
Hopefully. All the LEDs in the block illumination slots have been going great for over a year now. We will see about the new one.
@OutFishedTv
4 жыл бұрын
Hello good sir I highly appreciate the work you have provided do you have pictures of the red and blues ?
@LivingOnWheels
4 жыл бұрын
Walker Stutts no unfortunately I do not but I will day that they did not work well. Very uneven and dim
@randyhamilton6567
4 жыл бұрын
Great video. I am down to one lite not burned out . So I need to replace all of them. How many of each will I need. Also I did not catch what the bulb number was for the center lite that you replaced. Thanks for the great video. I am now a follower
@LivingOnWheels
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I believe it was 5 #194 bulbs and 1 #37 bulb. I link the packs I got below. They have been working well for me so far. I would recommend not switching any of your indicator bulbs to LED. Those seem to give a slight glow picking up on radiant electricity from the illumination lights. 194: amzn.to/357WHN3 37: amzn.to/37hEbnF
@randyhamilton6567
4 жыл бұрын
One more question. What have you done with your head lites. There are so,many prices and choices on amazon. Makes it hard to choose. Thanks for the help
@LivingOnWheels
4 жыл бұрын
I just bought a regular 06-07 Harley Davidson style set and retrofitted them with projector headlight assemblies. So I custom built mine.
@drumsbells
4 жыл бұрын
@@LivingOnWheels Do you mind explaining this further? Are you suggesting only replacing the 5 #194 (black) and the 1 Center (white) #37 with LED and replacing any others with normal incandescent bulbs? Thank you.
@LivingOnWheels
4 жыл бұрын
Justin Evans yup, that’s exactly what I meant. I heard from a couple guys now that replaced indicator bulbs with LEDs and they said that all of em give off a soft glow when the illumination lights are on. I cant say why for certain but my guess would be that they’re picking up on faint traces of electricity from the other lights.
@garygarland8886
4 жыл бұрын
Sweet job! I've been putting of doing this for to long. Couple bulbs out and it really bugs a guy!
@LivingOnWheels
4 жыл бұрын
I know the feeling haha. It’s definitely not a bad job to do
@jamesb1988
2 жыл бұрын
Lol, I have the plug connector for the airbag next to the cigarette lighter even though I don't have that option... I was wondering what the extra plug was for 😂
@LivingOnWheels
2 жыл бұрын
I didn’t even know that was an optional thing haha
@jamesb1988
2 жыл бұрын
@@LivingOnWheels yeah mines just got the cigarette lighter opening and a blank spot next to it where on yours there's a key slot to turn on/off airbag. I just did my dash lights last night, you're right they look sooo good!! For the longest time I had just used those little blue wired leds that plug into cig lighter, then i finally replaced the dash bulbs with regular ones but it still looked dingy/dim as hell. The LEDs look amazing though! Just curious, when you were looking at the back of the dash thing with all the bulbs plugged into it, did you have any slots that were empty? Cause I had two empty spots... the 'THEFT' light and one other one didn't have bulbs in them. I could have put bulbs in them but I just decided to leave them alone, I wonder if it's the same deal as with the plugs... like they are still there even if your model of truck doesn't have the feature..
@LivingOnWheels
2 жыл бұрын
I did have empty slots on mine as well. Just different options or same cluster used in different vehicle applications.
@shannonwilson8043
5 жыл бұрын
Love the video!! Once replaced with LEDs does the dimmer still work?
@LivingOnWheels
5 жыл бұрын
I forgot to check that single bulb that I put in but the other 5 black illumination bulbs all work flawlessly with the dimmer.
@bobbysnider2989
2 жыл бұрын
I have a 2003 F250 and find that mine does not have the 194 bulbs. There are 6 of the 37s (T5) and six listed as illumination. After unsuccessfully searching the factory service and owners manuals, I had to call the dealer. I was told that the other bulb is a F7LZ-13B765-BA. It is 1/4" in diameter. The T10s will not even go through the hole in circuit board. Can someone shed some light on this. Surely mine is not the only one using these bulbs.
@georgenakonecznyj9046
4 жыл бұрын
Well, it turns out that the easiest thing to do is to pull the dash and radio as a single unit. Then, once cables are disconnected, you can disengage the spring clips from the backside of the dash.
@LivingOnWheels
4 жыл бұрын
Good to know! That factory radio can definitely be a pain!
@adolphbryan8918
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much your video helped me out!!
@adolphbryan8918
4 жыл бұрын
Keep making great content
@LivingOnWheels
4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@jelderfishing1985
Жыл бұрын
Have you done the climate control cluster led light replacement? If so what bulbs does it take? Thanks! Awesome stuff!
@LivingOnWheels
Жыл бұрын
I have not. Not sure which type there take.
@jasonduck9444
Жыл бұрын
@livingonwheels how many bulbs does it take for the cluster/gauges?
@212REALLY
4 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your videos and look forward to new episodes. I have a 99 350 Crew Cab with 157K original miles. My dad bought the truck new in July 99, one of the first out after the new body style. Hence, I have some unusual differences compared to late model 99's. I have added the 2008 style mirrors and had to remove the headlight switch. I found an awesome post by Franz M, a 2:22 minute clip that will blow your mind how easy the headlight switch is to R/R. Check it out and add an update! Thanks
@joshuar.7199
4 жыл бұрын
This might be a dumb question... Does your instrument cluster still dim with the dimmer switch using the LED bulbs? No flashing or flickering?
@LivingOnWheels
4 жыл бұрын
Joshua R. All works as normal 👍🏻
@matthewcoble5604
2 жыл бұрын
A few pointers to add, After changing my illumination and idiot lights Some of the holes in the back of the cluster come from the factory empty, If you are uncertain which ones are blank they will have no scratches on the silver tracing under the bulb holder. Secondly most led bulbs are made by the chicoms so If you reverse polarity and it still does not work you likely have a bad bulb always get more than you need. Thirdly not all of the indicator lights come on in the accessory position some only light up when cranking, Anything else can be checked by opening the door, turning on the flashers, etc. EDIT My indicator lights are now glowing faintly all the time this can only be seen when it is dark, also the turn signals and high beam indicator are to bright for night driving I really like the brightness of led but they are not dimmable I will be going back to halogen.
@marvindeese8452
Жыл бұрын
Hey. I know it's been a couple of years since you have done this. But by chance could you let me know where the parking indicator is bolted up to. Mine broke so I'm trying to find out where it hooked up.
@manuelmontoya1013
4 жыл бұрын
Good job my frind i wach all ur videos
@LivingOnWheels
4 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate you taking the time out of your day to watch them.
@councilquirks6601
3 жыл бұрын
SO.....I DID THE SWAP FOR THE LED BULBS OVER THE WEEKEND.....AND I LIKE THE WAY THE DASH LIGHTS UP.....I DISCOVERED THAT THE NEW DASH LIGHTS THAT LIGHT UP THE MAIN DASH LOOK GOOD.....SIZE # 194.....THE TURN SIGNALS LOOK GOOD....SIZE # 37..... HOWEVER.....THE LED BULBS THAT I PUT INTO THE WARNING LIGHTS.....(LOW FUEL.....AIR BAG.....SERVICE ENGINE SOON.....BRAKE.....WAIT TO START.....ETC.)......SIZE # 37.....SEEM TO STAY ON.....THEY ACTUALLY HAVE SOME LIGHT PASSING THROUGH THE TEMPLATE THAT MAKES IT LOOK LIKE THE LIGHTS ARE ON AND DIM.....EVEN THOUGH THERE NO ISSUES WITH THESE WARNING SYSTEMS..... THE LIGHTS ARE NICE AND BRIGHT WHEN YOU FIRST TURN THE KEY ON.....(STANDARD FACTORY BULB TEST).....THEN.....THEY SEEM TO GO OUT AS USUAL.....BUT THEY ACTUALLY LOOK DIM.....NOT OUT.....THE SYSTEMS "ARE NOT" ON.....BUT THE ICONS ARE LIT UP DIM AS THOUGH THEY "ARE" ON..... DID YOU HAVE THIS HAPPEN?....AND HOW DO I SOLVE THIS PROBLEM?....THANKS.....
@LivingOnWheels
3 жыл бұрын
I didn’t replace my indicators but a few people have said they had the same issue. I’m guessing because LEDs are some much more sensitive to electricity they must be picking up on faint traces from the illumination bulbs. My best recommendation is keeping the indicators as halogen.
@councilquirks6601
3 жыл бұрын
@@LivingOnWheels THANKS FOR THE QUICK REPLY....I WAS AFRAID THAT I WAS GOING TO HAVE TO TAKE THEM BACK OUT.....WELL MY SUNDAY MORNING IS SET.....THANKS AGAIN.....
@LivingOnWheels
3 жыл бұрын
No problem. If I had known about this when making the video I would’ve mentioned it but unfortunately I did not. Luckily it’s not too hard if a job.
@JonesC1066
Жыл бұрын
Do you have a compete list of bulbs you used? I'd like to do this with mine. 2001 bulbs are starting to go LOL. Great video though. 👍
@Tberg725
3 жыл бұрын
the 194 led's that you got were they white and just cam out green because of the tint?? the bulb that popped up on amazon (the 194) the only option is WHITE....
@LivingOnWheels
3 жыл бұрын
That is correct. I tried colors but because of the green tint they didn't turn out looking nice. Unless you strip the tint I'd recommend sticking with white LEDs
@ronrandall7118
3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2000 Ford F-150. I am replacing the instrument cluster lights with blue T-5 LED bulbs. The T-5 LED bulbs are polarity. When I install a LED bulb in the high beam indicator, I only get the LED to light up when I pull back on the left side turn-signal stalk or lever. When I push the stalk forward toward the dash so that the high beams are on all of the time and also for the high beam indicator light bulb to stay on all the time, I get no LED light at all. When I reverse the LED bulb polarity, I get no high beam indicator light at all in either direction. Does your T-5 LED bulb for your high beam indicator light up in both directions, forward for full time high beam or reverse (towards you) just to flash oncoming cars to warn them of a cop up ahead or whatever? I'm thinking I may have to use an LED bulb that is non-polarity, works in both directions like the factory original bulbs. But I do not see for sell on Amazon or EBay to where you can buy only one LED T-5 bulb that is non-polarity. Let me know on your truck if your high beam indicator light works in both directions (forward and aft or reverse). Thank You!!
@LivingOnWheels
3 жыл бұрын
Probably not what you want to hear but to be honest I only changed out my illumination bulbs. Not any of the indicator bulbs. My recommendation would be to leave the indicator bulbs as halogens. Doesn't make much of a difference since they aren't on full time anyway. Ive now heard from a lot of people that have run into weird quirky issues from switching the indicator bulbs over to LEDs.
@walterpinkett3827
9 ай бұрын
When you upgraded your cluster lights did you have a issue with a few of your 37 bulbs coming on when you turn the truck on
@LivingOnWheels
9 ай бұрын
I never had an issue but I did here of some people who swapped the smaller bulbs having issues with them picking up on faint electric power and having a dim glow.
@jason0870
3 жыл бұрын
Hey I see you still have the cup thrower style of cup holder. Have you updated to the new style yet? I'm driving a early 99 7.3 and I was stoked to get the more secure version. I have learned a lot from your experience thanks.
@LivingOnWheels
3 жыл бұрын
I have an 08-10 center console that I use for cup holders.
@stevot1206
3 жыл бұрын
There is a better way to take out your headlight switch what you do is Turn headlamp switch knob to the headlamp ON position and pull the knob out. Insert a thin tool into the slot at the base of the knob to release it and pull the headlamp switch knob off. Position the knob and with the bottom end toward the headlamp ON position and push on shaft. Turn the knob counterclockwise until the back of the knob is in the OFF position. Turn the headlamp switch knob clockwise fully, remove the headlamp switch from the instrument panel and disconnect the electrical connectors. I think I explained it correctly. But by removing the knob and reversing it and then putting it back on the shaft and turning it, it pulls in the spring clips that hold it in place and lets you just pull it out. Its like a 15 second task. Follow removal procedure in reverse order when installing the original switch.
@LivingOnWheels
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting.... I’ve never heard of that method. I’ll have to give it a try. My switch does not pull out at all because I don’t have fog lights. Do you think this is specific for fog light equipped trucks?
@sjtucker806
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent and thorough tutorial!! Did you get the white LEDs or the green ones to make the cluster look like that? Thanks!
@LivingOnWheels
3 жыл бұрын
White. I tried green and it didn’t work well.
@huntfishutah
4 жыл бұрын
Just picked up a superduty. Love the vid. Subbed.
@jag3217
4 жыл бұрын
Very nice good videos
@billylemay803
Жыл бұрын
I’m having trouble with the small lights staying on. They’re not lit up but they’re dim
@LivingOnWheels
Жыл бұрын
Others have also had issues with the indicator lights picking up faint traces of electricity. I’d imagine it’s because LEDs are so much more sensitive. My best recommendation is to only use LEDs on the illumination bulbs.
@mustangnotch
4 жыл бұрын
installed the blue LED bulbs and about 3 weeks later they are now flashing on and off. Have you experienced this and if not are there LED bulbs that will not flash. Maybe I just purchased some cheepo LEDs. Thanks love the vids!
@LivingOnWheels
4 жыл бұрын
I haven’t had an flashing problems with the ones I’ve used. The main set has been in over a year and that last bulb I showed in the video has done great since. I tried colored ones and wasn’t happy with how they worked with the green film. If you’re interested the LEDs I used are linked below.
@mustangnotch
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I will just order the ones you have and be done with it.
@LivingOnWheels
4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Hopefully they work just as well for you as they did for me
@100FFC
4 жыл бұрын
Well, I finally got around to doing the LED replacements yesterday. Did the five 194 bulbs and the one 37 bulb, all in Blue. While I had the gauge panel loose I put the three power plugs back in, temp installed the headlight switch and turned it on to see if any of the bulbs needed their polarity reversed. About half were good and I easily switched the others. I could peek inside the panel and watch the bulbs light up. Here's the thing, while the middle of the gauge panel is now a nice bright blue it seems like the panel to the left and right is dark? I did the change in bright daylight so it's hard to tell. I'm going to check it again tonight and do a look-see. Any suggestions on why the left & right are dark and the middle is well illuminated?
@LivingOnWheels
4 жыл бұрын
I am not positive. I had the same issue when I tried to go the colored route. Maybe its how the light is routed inside the cluster. Not sure though. That's why I ended up just going back to white.
@eversince_9863
4 жыл бұрын
Have you tried putting in PURPLE leds? Since Purple is a combination of Red and Blue. All you need is Green (hence the green film) to get white. Have you tried that?
@LivingOnWheels
4 жыл бұрын
ever5ince_98 i have not tried purple. I dong imagine it’d work but maybe
@Aa75291aA
Жыл бұрын
How do you make the” mpg / temp gauge where your sunglasses above our head go more bright I can’t see mine on my 7.3 2002.?
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