D.I.Y. - How to Install LED Dash Upgrade

D.I.Y. - How to Install LED Dash Upgrade | Jeep Wrangler TJ

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7 жыл бұрын

I show you how to upgrade your current lighting in your vehicle dash cluster. Specifically in this video I show you on a 1998 Jeep Wrangler TJ. For the Jeep you only need one tool, a Philips screw driver. You may want to use a pair of pliers too, as the light sockets are recessed in the housing. I replace the main gauges with Jtech T5 green LEDs. As for the rest of the lights, I use Jtech T5 white LEDs. I show how to actually install the LEDs with the correct polarity, as LEDs operate differently than normal halogen bulbs. This video has every step you need to know in order to upgrade you dash with LEDs.
I also want to thank all of my viewers from my previous LED Dash videos. I hope this video is to your liking and is better than my last, so let me know what you think in the comments.
Jtech Green T5 LED -www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Jtech White T5 LED - www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...

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@hhyperdd 3 жыл бұрын

thanks, man. It's a pretty neat upgrade

@SwordInc 3 жыл бұрын

No problem! Thank you for watching and commenting

@robbm.cupich2120 4 жыл бұрын

Terrific!!! I’ll use blue LED lights instead of green. And I’ll take of the 4x4 light too 😂 my 4x4 works, but that light won’t turn off

@SwordInc 4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@Biggun454 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for this....persuaded me not to bother with this lol...

@SwordInc 3 жыл бұрын

Why did you choose not to do it?

@michaeldepree6474 2 жыл бұрын

This video helped so much thanks

@SwordInc Жыл бұрын

I’m glad I could help! Thank you too for watching!

@robharper6662 5 жыл бұрын

OH LOOK! That one seems to be working now. OH, that one too! It wasn't working a second ago. Oh wait, need to reverse it. holy crap with this inspiring video.

@SwordInc 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you found it so inspiring

@shaunclemtiger 4 күн бұрын

Think make duel polarity lights now. So you do have to mess around so much and see which ones need to be turned

@scotttozier1962 Жыл бұрын

Nice job! Like the upgrade! May do it to mine not sure!

@SwordInc Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@SwordInc 6 жыл бұрын

I really hope this video is helpful! Please tell me what you think of it.

@roaddawg538 6 жыл бұрын

The green looks cool, i did this to my 1998 ZJ but ended up changing it to bright white because it made the needles more pronounced, good video man.

@SwordInc 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am really glad you enjoyed the install. I really do love how the LEDs look. I've also got a 94 ZJ, but never did the dash in that. I did do an LED light bar install video though.

@roaddawg538 6 жыл бұрын

The ZJ install is pretty easy, now i just have to do the headlight switch and HVAC control, also did my plate lights. WJ is even quicker. let me know how well the Jtech bulbs hold up, i got me a set, might just go back to green, im undecided.

@edge-u-cation5058 6 жыл бұрын

Will these work for an XJ as well

@roaddawg538 6 жыл бұрын

I am pretty sure the bulbs on a XJ can also be replaced, someone on youtube has done it i saw it somewhere, you just need to know the bulb size, i pretty sure they are T10 but not 100%.

@kennedyromero5048 4 жыл бұрын

Good video

@SwordInc 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@SpookyMontero 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet

@SwordInc 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MojaveKY 4 жыл бұрын

Really like this idea ! Thinking my TJ is getting this also

@SwordInc 4 жыл бұрын

It really spruces things up. Personally I love the LED look

@nickbelkin9180 3 жыл бұрын

If you have the top off or have a soft top you can fold the fro t windo down to get to thise screws

@SwordInc 3 жыл бұрын

Which screws are you referring to?

@dogboyendicott5211 Жыл бұрын

I wear my sunglasses at night also

@SwordInc Жыл бұрын

Who doesn’t? 🤣

@curtis1997 6 жыл бұрын

What’s the link to your other video on the light bar? Great video by the way

@SwordInc 6 жыл бұрын

+Curtis H thank you and here’s the link, kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sKmImKWl19vHcZs.html

@owenegolf3768 5 жыл бұрын

That oil pressure didn’t look too high lol

@SwordInc 5 жыл бұрын

She idles low, but runs better than new

@juanantoniosalinas2231 5 жыл бұрын

hello Swordinc, what happen if I just take out a light socket, for example the airbag light?? is it a problem with that??

@SwordInc 5 жыл бұрын

No problems with just removing it

@charliekline3975 3 жыл бұрын

Use a Socket wrench is much better to get the cluster out

@SwordInc 3 жыл бұрын

That is true. Lol. The more tools you have, the easier and quicker the job

@winajimmyjojo 4 жыл бұрын

I’m assuming this worked for all tj’s from 97-06 but just to make sure would this work on an 06 like would the process and everything be the same?

@SwordInc 4 жыл бұрын

It should be, but I’m not sure about the bulb size for the newer years. The 98 and 99 mustangs use slightly different sizes. It’s only the cars I’ve done it on

@robbyota5598 6 жыл бұрын

Great video and good information. I just had one question are they compatible with the dimmer will these LEDs dim?

@SwordInc 6 жыл бұрын

The T5 bulbs don't seem to dim, where as the T10, for my Mustang do. So no, they don't dim with the stock dimmer. The main gauges are not distracting though. The high beam and fuel light can get annoying though.

@wood2be 5 жыл бұрын

What is the panel at the top you popped off called? I need to replace this part on my ‘04 Wrangler

@SwordInc 5 жыл бұрын

Try googling top dash bezel

@evanweatherly3203 4 жыл бұрын

What was that squealing noise when you started it up. I have the same problem and can't figure out what it is.

@SwordInc 4 жыл бұрын

I believe it’s one of the serpentine belt pulleys. It could also just be a loose belt, or too tight belt

@handicamper501 3 жыл бұрын

I have tried this twice now on my 2003 TJ and I believe both times it blew the multi switch. Have you heard of anything like this?

@SwordInc 3 жыл бұрын

No I have not. You could head over to the Jeep Forums and look around there

@carolcarpenter7133 3 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t find these on Amazon. Where did you buy yours? Great video..Thanks

@SwordInc 3 жыл бұрын

I believe the listing has been removed. I may do a new video on my 2004 Rubicon

@carolcarpenter7133 3 жыл бұрын

@@SwordInc a Thanks. Found them on eBay.

@SwordInc 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it! Good luck in the install!

@kurtwolford5801 5 жыл бұрын

I put blue leds in, it made my 4wd light green lol

@SwordInc 5 жыл бұрын

Lol, that's because the yellow film and the blue led made green. You could always pop out the dash again and scrape off the colored film.

@kurtwolford5801 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I know, but I like the green for the 4wd :)

@SwordInc 5 жыл бұрын

As long as you like it, stick with it!

@justinparker6284 6 жыл бұрын

So I did the same thing and I have no dash lights, my blinkers and brights work but not the Stanley plugs. I even switched those plugs with some that came with my kit and still no lights on my gauges. Any advice?

@SwordInc 6 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure. It’s possible your dash is burnt out. Did you try normal halogen bulbs? Also did you try reversing the polarity of the LEDs?

@SwordInc 6 жыл бұрын

Did anything work?

@derekczeschin5623 9 ай бұрын

What about the hvac lights? My dash lights work great but my hvac lights aren’t on at all.

@cpaoutdoors9926 4 жыл бұрын

Are they so bright that I will have to wear sunglasses at night

@SwordInc 4 жыл бұрын

Lol no they are not that bright. I’d say they are a very good medium brightness.

@kevinfulgencio4386 4 жыл бұрын

SwordInc hhyh

@mtn_gamergaming1436 3 жыл бұрын

Hey by any chance do you know what the thing is called the brown piece that holds the lights I replaced mine and one of the brown things doesn't work even with the new light?

@SwordInc 3 жыл бұрын

Twist lock

@xXAlciel 4 жыл бұрын

For the oil light, how did you fix the dim problem? I have that problem right now.

@SwordInc 4 жыл бұрын

I may have used a white LED. It’s been so long I’m not sure. I am pretty sure what’s in the video is everything I did though

@xXAlciel 4 жыл бұрын

@@SwordInc I actually fixed it, in your video you mention that the polarity is reversed for your light making it appear dim. That turned out to be my problem. I took out the cluster and reversed the bulb to the correct polarity. Thank you very much!

@lucypeedles4476 4 жыл бұрын

You never showed how the dimmer switch affected the dash lights. I suspect they will dim a little but not in the range that they should. I will wire mine differently and add a 50k trim pot. Then adjust the led brightness to resemble original brightness. When you adjust the dimmer all the way down the lights will basically shut off so there is a reference point. I will also add a resistor to the trim pot for safety because when you adjust your trim pot and accidentally turn it to zero ohms, the led's will blow, but thats if your using standard led's and not the type that you used.

@SwordInc 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. With these T5 bulbs, they don’t dim. At least with the stock dimmer

@davidcouillard4694 Жыл бұрын

Ahhh! So nice to hear from people that know their stuff! Soo many bad videos out there from less knowledgeable people. If you know what I mean. Thank you Lucy!

@jbranham1971 6 жыл бұрын

Please tell me where you got those bulbs from i would love to know

@SwordInc 6 жыл бұрын

The link to them is in the description, below the video

@TFfolkes 5 жыл бұрын

John Branham wild guess..... a store

@anhoantoniotaylor2288 2 жыл бұрын

Great, do you know how turn off the airbag indicator in the dash? is so annoying! thank you!

@SwordInc 2 жыл бұрын

Replace the Clock spring or remove the light. Lol

@emporergrimes 6 жыл бұрын

wonder if I could do this with my JK

@SwordInc 6 жыл бұрын

+dinosaurfact.net I’m not sure. I know some newer cars throw a code if you add LEDs. You may want to google it first. Also google what bulbs size your dash uses.

@isachar2013 5 жыл бұрын

No , you JK is boring and can't be done any costumes like that , it will throw a gay code and will reduce your caravan engine power .😝

@jasonwhitlock9160 6 ай бұрын

your jeep is screaming for love when you turn it on but you're worried about your dash lights?

@Gabi-cs8ph 4 жыл бұрын

Have a video of doing this to a Chrysler 300 2010?

@SwordInc 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t, sorry to say.

@Gabi-cs8ph 4 жыл бұрын

@@SwordInc is it the same steps?

@SwordInc 4 жыл бұрын

Should be similar, but it is a completely different vehicle

@mr.bluegrass9723 5 жыл бұрын

I've wondered how to do that on my t j . where do you get those bulbs ?

@SwordInc 5 жыл бұрын

The link is at the bottom of the video description. You could also look up other colors too

@RicardoHernandez-gs4sr 5 жыл бұрын

@@SwordInc I want to go with the green LED like in your video but my gauges are red/amber. I can not find a video on how to remove that amber gauge or to change it white like it is in your video. Any suggestions?

@SwordInc 5 жыл бұрын

@@RicardoHernandez-gs4srI haven't done a video on it, but you just take a knife or screw driver and scrape off the colored film. It will be clear and not opaque, but it works great. If you need to dim it down a bit, use a light coat of white paint over the gauges, where you scraped off the color

@robbm.cupich2120 4 жыл бұрын

I need HELP 😓 I was doing it right, all lights, but in the last one the socket didn’t worked well, so I use the little socket of the cruise control (my Jeep doesn’t have one) and suddenly all the other LEDs that I put doesn’t work anymore, just the turning signals, stop, warning, etc

@SwordInc 4 жыл бұрын

I saw you comment on the other video. Do you still need assistance?

@robbm.cupich2120 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, It was just a fuse 👍🏼

@SwordInc 4 жыл бұрын

Alright glad to hear you figured it out! Thank you again for watching the video!

@thadbuck6833 Жыл бұрын

My odometer light is out. Where on the cluster is the light for the odometer? Thanks.

@SwordInc Жыл бұрын

It should be right behind it, on the back panel

@valmalis6580 3 жыл бұрын

The bulb for the check engine light isn't working ;)

@SwordInc 3 жыл бұрын

Lol

@12Bravojeepstuff 4 жыл бұрын

Ever tried the blacklight led?

@SwordInc 4 жыл бұрын

Lol no! That would be hilarious

@stairman3151 Жыл бұрын

Why don't you make videos anymore?

@edgarpizarroso675 5 жыл бұрын

how many speeds has the automatic transmission of a jeep tj

@SwordInc 5 жыл бұрын

@Rogue.Rider0 4 жыл бұрын

32RH transmission. 3SPD.

@jasontaylor9871 Жыл бұрын

what keeps the odometer reading memory while the dash is out?

@davidcouillard4694 Жыл бұрын

The ECM retains all of that info. (engine control module.) The instrument panel is just a display. Everything goes thru the ECM.

@SwordInc Жыл бұрын

Thank you for responding and answering the question!😁

@allenwilson9656 6 жыл бұрын

A '98 model jeep with 165 k miles I don't think I'd mess with the dash lights , I'd replace or grease that squeak belt first . Just sayin

@Rogue.Rider0 4 жыл бұрын

You must not know alot about jeeps or the 4.0L basically 165k on 4.0l is like 16k.

@timaeuslee4932 6 жыл бұрын

What’s the advantage of led lights on Jeep Wrangler Jk Bumper? bit.ly/2l2ASJU

@johnfink9021 2 жыл бұрын

Think the check engine light doesn’t work either because a Jeep with over 150k has to have a check engine light

@SwordInc 2 жыл бұрын

Really? Lol. You think a Jeep with over 150k miles should have a check engine light. If you maintain your vehicle, there won’t be a check engine light on. Also a Jeep with a million miles shouldn’t have a check engine light on. Maintenance is key

@capndeath964 Жыл бұрын

@@SwordInc Over 200k on my 98 with no check engine light on.. it has been properly maintained for many years =D

@StevePittinger 5 жыл бұрын

I think he should have tested the turn signal lights a few more times because that wasn't annoying enough the 3rd and 4th times. He should probably get his airbag serviced too as that light shouldn't be on beyond the ignition on test phase. That's like driving around with the check engine light on. I'm not a fan of replacing white lights with colors either. While it might look neat, it defeats the redlines on the gauges as this video demonstrates.

@SwordInc 5 жыл бұрын

The airbag light is due to a bad clock spring. As for the other things, it’s all preference.

@guitarfoundry 6 жыл бұрын

i prefer stock, plus stock is dimmable

@robfassi3297 5 жыл бұрын

simon lloyd LEDs are dimmable too

@kurtwolford5801 5 жыл бұрын

Rob Fassi are they?

@robfassi3297 5 жыл бұрын

Kurt Wolford yes

@jtarman70 3 жыл бұрын

I don't like it being all green. Think it looked better when it was original

@SwordInc 3 жыл бұрын

Then choose a different color for yours

@jtarman70 3 жыл бұрын

@@SwordInc I guess I'll just leave mine in its original state. I'm sure at some point some lights will go out and then I'll replace them. Great video, I didn't mean for it to sound like I didn't like it, it looks great, I just prefer multi colored displays. It was more of just an overall general comment and not aimed at your work. I think the green looks great too.

@SwordInc 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah no problem. With the older vehicles, there are only a few bulbs in there. On new cars, there is a tone of Leds everywhere. Lol

@rickjames5998 10 ай бұрын

this is too much work for something that can fail in a year. And honestly Green or Blue is bad for your night vision. Red would be best, low spectrum lighting helps keep your night vision.