Lukey. 381 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Does anyone know if there is a part no for the little 12v LEDs like for the rear screen heater switch and the headlight switch, some don't work and trying to find some of the same shade of green is proving hardCheers Link to post Share on other sites
russj249 2 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 I always thought they were clear bulbs, and the green comes from a filter in the plastic somewhere? i may be wrong though. :s Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted February 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Nah I've had them in bits they use 3mm 12v LEDs and sometimes a combination of both Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,455 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Depends where the dash they are.. Problem is the older they are they become weaker and look different compaired to new ones... Slippery slope if you ask me Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted February 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Yea I'm having issues matching them up, the ones I find are usually a bit too yellow green, I know the colour wavelength of the new bulbs so I'm going from there Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted February 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 The heater switch isn't so much of a problem a it's not in close proximity to any others and I've changed the heater dials to green neon wire anyway, it's the headlight switch being close to other switches that causes a noticeable change Link to post Share on other sites
Daverse 175 Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 http://www.rapidonline.com/Electronic-Components/L-7104gd-3mm-5v-Green-LED-20mcd-56-1405 They should do the trick, and willing to bet cheaper then VW! Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted February 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Cheers but I'vetried 565nm green and they were the quite yellow ones, I wish I wasn't so fussy then I'd have no problem lol Link to post Share on other sites
Lukey. 381 Posted February 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 just soldered in an led from maplin labelled as 555nm wavelength and its pretty much bang on colour match and witha 430Ω resistor looks the same brightness too Link to post Share on other sites
VeedubGeezer 0 Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Personally I change the whole switch from one in a breakers yard. I'm picky like you so OEM FTW Link to post Share on other sites
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