LED for dash lights

[John J]

Has anyone used the 194 LED bulbs that NPD sells. There very cheap and I was wondering if they are any good. I was thinking about installing them but am worried about the quality because of the price.

John J

 

[Manu Mach1]

Hi,

Most of the time guys change those bulbs because they are not efficient for any reasons? (old)

I'm interested about this subject cause I would like to see more lightening while driving by night.

 

[Paul of MO]

We just installed superbrightleds.com cheap 194 LED bulbs in our 1968 Torino Fastback. They were around a buck each.

They really made the gauges visible and quite cool looking at night.

There were a few sockets for the bulb that were not directly behind the indicators such as the high beam warning that we ended up putting a regular 194's in. The little single LED 194's basically just shine straight ahead and not off to the side at all.

We also put in their 550 lumen tail light / brake light bulb and all I can say is WOW. Everyone certainly knows when I am stopping now day or night.

The Mustang is getting a set next.

- Paul

 

[Totalled]

Use wide angle SMD Leds..

http://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/miniature-wedge-base/194-led-bulb-5-smd-led-wide-angle-wedge-base/206/

 

[TheJ]

I agree with these guys get the 194 LEDs from superbrightleds.com. The NPD kits are overpriced.

 

[Manu Mach1]

Are those one the right ones?

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/194-led-super-white

Thanks

Manu

 

[TheJ]

Yeah those will work. You can also get different colors if you want but you'll have to take the blue diffusers out if you do decide to change colors.

 

[not2old]

I bought 4 element LED.s from CJ's which made it much better, but still would like it brighter.

Alan L

 

[TheJ]

Here's what I did to add LEDs to my gauges.

http://www.7173mustangs.com/thread-gauge-lighting

This makes them really bright and its simple to do.

 

[Manu Mach1]

Ordered, I will let you know how it works.

 

[Manu Mach1]

Done...

http://www.7173mustangs.com/thread-led-dash-lights--17136

If you decide to do it, disconnect first the speedo cable before unscrew complete gauge cluster, very more easy.

 

[kiko619]

i know i may be late to this post, but Ebay has the bulbs you're looking for in all the colors you need. i got mine from them soo freaking bright. hella cheaper too.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-x-T10-194-168-2825-5-x-5050-SMD-LED-Green-Super-Bright-Car-Lights-Lamp-Bulb-/160957772730?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2579d4b3ba&vxp=mtr

the only downside is you have to adjust the terminals so that they make contact, but that's just easy work.

 

[rutkak]

Folks,

The only problem I've had with LEDs is that they are either ON or OFF meaning that they don't dim. I put LEDs in my 72 and I went a different route in my 69 Torino and 70 Mustang. I just removed the blue diffusers, replaced the bulbs and put the light blue light covers from Autogage over the bulbs. I also added the little blue covers to my after market gauges so all the lights match.

It's certainly brighter but won't overpower you like some LEDs. You can also set up your headlights on a different circuit to provide a lil more power to your instrument cluster lights.

KR