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
@LivingOnWheels3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Yes, the dimmer switch still works perfectly 👍🏻 I’d recommend only changing the illumination bulbs and not the indicators.
@ArkansasBayouDiesel26 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 😂
@eastonruppe57302 жыл бұрын
Someone who makes videos for others’ benefit is a true saint
@brycendewitt18865 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
@LivingOnWheels5 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.
@markhenderson44353 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!!!!
@LivingOnWheels3 жыл бұрын
Happy to hear it man! Congrats on the new rig.
@drumsbells4 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.
@LivingOnWheels4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped! Not a bad job at all
@parabolst3 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.
@stroke_this7.3sd944 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
@IronOakSawmill3 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.
@LivingOnWheels3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful man! It feels good to have a fully illuminated dash again.
@tkm95733 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
@briesonsouthern3 жыл бұрын
Man I’m 13 and have a 7.3 dually and your bodies help me so much your content is awsome
@briesonsouthern3 жыл бұрын
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@garretts3183 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.
@LivingOnWheels3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped man!
@crazyskullcrusha5 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!
@LivingOnWheels5 жыл бұрын
Crazy how big of a difference it makes!
@IronOakSawmill3 жыл бұрын
Done deal. I can actually see the entire instrument cluster now. Thanks for the info, and the links to the bulbs
@edsterling15223 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!!
@xxgioxx34534 жыл бұрын
This really helped, im surprising my uncle with changin his dash lights for some bright new leds
@LivingOnWheels4 жыл бұрын
Nice man! glad it helped!
@pauls57663 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??
@richardmellem35834 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_legend4 жыл бұрын
My 2000 does
@j.w.768811 ай бұрын
Very well done vid Man! Thanks for the instruct. I've saved ALOT of $$$ learning from guys like you. Appreciate it. 👍👍👍
@ProfessorGilligan14 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.👍
@SaltySouthTexan4 жыл бұрын
You’re a bad man! You’re my go to on my new 7.3 fixes. Thanks for posting all this info
@LivingOnWheels4 жыл бұрын
Glad it’s useful!
@travisthompson37005 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
@LivingOnWheels5 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
@AceBoy20994 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.
@jonnyboy20042 жыл бұрын
Thank you this really helped and gave me some more courage to finally replace my burnt out dash bulbs. 😂
@LivingOnWheels2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it. It’s Rea it hard to do
@buddyweiser85083 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.
@LivingOnWheels3 жыл бұрын
Hmmmmm 🤔 I may have to try this
@buddyweiser85083 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 KZfaq. To me it’s so neat I dang near hope for a reason to remove it.
@victoraraujo9123 жыл бұрын
This was the first video I watched on your channel, love it! All the information was very helpful. Keep it up!
@LivingOnWheels3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍🏻
@LeeGabriel1.04 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.
@LivingOnWheels4 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! 👍🏻
@roberteads99952 жыл бұрын
I too have an 02 7'3 dually, but 6 194's don't fit the oem illumination socket .
@imasoundgod3 жыл бұрын
When I get my replacement radio... I plan on replacing the dash lights!
@jaws28584 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!
@LivingOnWheels4 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.
@chtoki4 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
@LivingOnWheels4 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?
@howardmacias61863 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
@LivingOnWheels3 жыл бұрын
Nice man, I bet it looks sweet!
@bruce-bruce79752 жыл бұрын
Looks totally awesome. Inspiring me to do my 2001 F250. Thanks for the video sir.
@EDLaw-wo5it6 ай бұрын
Great info and good presentation. Thanks.
@BBslider0014 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.
@LivingOnWheels4 жыл бұрын
BBslider001 glad it helped
@BBslider0014 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.
@LivingOnWheels4 жыл бұрын
BBslider001 hmm. Maybe a bad bulb or something
@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
@jedhickman61623 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!!!!! This video was insanely helpful especially with the amount of detail you went into on everything.
@LivingOnWheels3 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@100FFC4 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.
@LivingOnWheels4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it! Let me know how the blues turn out. It didn't seem to work well when I tried.
@100FFC4 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.
@Fly4aWhiteGuy4 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.
@LivingOnWheels4 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
@rustymachineshop94563 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video helped out a lot keeps me from breaking a lot of clips and things
@johngoodbred19455 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.
@LivingOnWheels5 жыл бұрын
Hopefully this was helpful then!
@johngoodbred19455 жыл бұрын
@@LivingOnWheels Absolutely. I've done a 2009 and this is quite different. Thanks again.
@LivingOnWheels5 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it man!
@harrypersaud942211 ай бұрын
Great video sir very informative and to the point
@SteveFalconHypnosis4 жыл бұрын
Got mine done today using your video for reference. Thanks for the great videos 👍
@emilioballi5 жыл бұрын
Great video, I'm going to change to LED's, thanks for all your help.
@LivingOnWheels5 жыл бұрын
Great upgrade that hardly costs a thing.
@edwardamodei43383 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy really helped me out. Wanted this for so long. Thanks again
@mitchellheath18372 жыл бұрын
Thank you especially for the links
@noahbouchard51554 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!
@LivingOnWheels4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Good to have you following along!
@Thetonemaster4 жыл бұрын
How many bulbs are in the cluster in total?
@rswick74 жыл бұрын
Seems pretty straight forward. Might do the woman’s truck this weekend since 70% of her dash lights are out
@LivingOnWheels4 жыл бұрын
Not a bad job at all and makes a big difference 👍🏻
@ferenctulics96883 жыл бұрын
Great info! Great job! Thank you!
@user-lh6nk2wm8f7 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
@deqa Жыл бұрын
Great stuff, helped me out!
@LivingOnWheels Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@anthonygallegos58262 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Thank you
@bobstark42014 жыл бұрын
Good info, thanks. Could’ve trimmed the fat to a 10 minute video but it’s cool.
@ScientistPrepper2 жыл бұрын
Real helpful video. Thank you.
@LivingOnWheels2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@KLBH19642 жыл бұрын
Thanks very helpful!
@corptusion3 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.
@LivingOnWheels3 жыл бұрын
Yessir. I don’t remember how many for sure but that sounds right.
@billpitts59663 жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you.
@tiensu1-fy7rp2 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.
@mattm34363 жыл бұрын
Big help!!! Thank you so much for ur help.
@vincecook17444 жыл бұрын
I have the 2001 F250 4x4, how many of each bulb do I need for my dash? Thanks for the great videos!
@theprimegoatgod56605 жыл бұрын
I did this to my f150 loved it been meaning to do it to the 7.3
@LivingOnWheels5 жыл бұрын
Makes such a big difference!
@travissmith44614 жыл бұрын
On my f150 they turned blue *sigh
@LivingOnWheels4 жыл бұрын
@@travissmith4461 with blue lights or white?
@travissmith44614 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.
@LivingOnWheels4 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
@jamesb19882 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 😂
@LivingOnWheels2 жыл бұрын
I didn’t even know that was an optional thing haha
@jamesb19882 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..
@LivingOnWheels2 жыл бұрын
I did have empty slots on mine as well. Just different options or same cluster used in different vehicle applications.
@randyhamilton65674 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
@LivingOnWheels4 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
@randyhamilton65674 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
@LivingOnWheels4 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.
@drumsbells4 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.
@LivingOnWheels4 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.
@mattlozer0111 ай бұрын
Great video.......How many #37 does it take?
@andover0412542 жыл бұрын
I would like to have the list of the led bulbs. Sorry I don’t find them . Thanks
@MrSrt4dodgeneon3 жыл бұрын
So what was the total number of bulbs needed of each?
@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. 👍
@OutFishedTv4 жыл бұрын
Hello good sir I highly appreciate the work you have provided do you have pictures of the red and blues ?
@LivingOnWheels4 жыл бұрын
Walker Stutts no unfortunately I do not but I will day that they did not work well. Very uneven and dim
@randymounts93414 жыл бұрын
You are awesome dude! Go boys go!
@randymounts93414 жыл бұрын
A question. Can I find a stiffer spring at local auto parts stores to increase my fuel pressure?
@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.
@huntfishutah4 жыл бұрын
Just picked up a superduty. Love the vid. Subbed.
@shannonwilson80435 жыл бұрын
Love the video!! Once replaced with LEDs does the dimmer still work?
@LivingOnWheels5 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.
@212REALLY4 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
@SaltySouthTexan4 жыл бұрын
Nice ride BTW man I need to do that to mine for sure Looks like a newer model
@LivingOnWheels4 жыл бұрын
Makes a big difference. Definitely feels newer
@levifreund96072 жыл бұрын
Very helpful thank you
@bobbysnider29892 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.
@garygarland88864 жыл бұрын
Sweet job! I've been putting of doing this for to long. Couple bulbs out and it really bugs a guy!
@LivingOnWheels4 жыл бұрын
I know the feeling haha. It’s definitely not a bad job to do
@MrPowderEater5 жыл бұрын
Hopefully you have better luck than I did my lights started flickering about a month after installing
@LivingOnWheels5 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.
@williammathews66034 жыл бұрын
well done on vid,this is a game changer..
@LivingOnWheels4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate it. Figured somebody should finally get a good video on it.
@matthewcoble56042 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.
@jason08703 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.
@LivingOnWheels3 жыл бұрын
I have an 08-10 center console that I use for cup holders.
@ponedog863 жыл бұрын
Has anyone tried green leds to increase the color saturation? Did it turn the needles an odd color?
@jasonduck9444 Жыл бұрын
@livingonwheels how many bulbs does it take for the cluster/gauges?
@stevot12063 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.
@LivingOnWheels3 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?
@sjtucker8063 жыл бұрын
Excellent and thorough tutorial!! Did you get the white LEDs or the green ones to make the cluster look like that? Thanks!
@LivingOnWheels3 жыл бұрын
White. I tried green and it didn’t work well.
@Robbobshiskabob4 жыл бұрын
With the 7.3k views 👍 cheers great video
@Jake.24v5 жыл бұрын
Love this man! Thank you!
@josephcirelli96425 жыл бұрын
Great informative video content! I have a bulb out for my environmental controller switch. You’re right, there’s not a lot of videos to remove the dashboard. I had to replace my factory trailer brake controller. There was only one video but it had a pullout container which I didn’t have! So, thru trial & error I gently got the dashboard removed. I was praying the whole time that I didn’t crack the dashboard! No fun at all! Any suggestions for fixing my ‘05 6.0L driver’s side window? Luckily, it stopped working in the up position. Are there tips/ways to check the switch & motor? Thanks for all you do making your videos! Even tho I have a ‘05 6.0L, a lot of your mods are universal for the Powerstroke. With you, Nick (Fix it Nick) & Cody (Powerstroke Project) all of you guys have 7.3 but I have learned so many universal mods! Thanks again
@LivingOnWheels5 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately there is not a lot of good ways to work on the window motor while its inside the door. If it were my I might try to sneak in one of those light testers and see if it is getting power to the motor when its supposed to. Other than that you'll probably have to just pull it out and test it manually.
@livindalife53564 жыл бұрын
Great video. What year is your truck? I have a 2002 and am wondering if my light switch will be different from yours from your description. I was hoping later in the video you would show what the turn signals and high beam looked like. Are the LED's dimable? Keep up the good work.
@LivingOnWheels4 жыл бұрын
Thanks. my truck is a 2000. I'm not sure which years had what switches. I only replaced the illumination bulbs with LEDs so all those indicator lights look the same. Yes, the ones I used are fully dimmable.
@bobodine92994 жыл бұрын
Nice work looks really good I see you did this video a while back just wondering which lights they really are they bright white I just don't want to order the wrong one since there are so many different 194 number 37 any help would be appreciated thank you
@LivingOnWheels4 жыл бұрын
I have the exact ones I used linked in the video description if you want to order them. They have worked flawlessly for me
@Tberg7253 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....
@LivingOnWheels3 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
@65fordfreak3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the info. I've been a subscriber / follower for awhile & have looked to a lot of your videos when planning improvements on my 7.3. I'm getting ready to swap out my dash lights & was wondering if you changed out all your warning lights as well?
@LivingOnWheels3 жыл бұрын
I did not and have had a number of people say that had some weird issues when they did. i would just recommend the illumination lights
@65fordfreak3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the reply
@ronrandall71183 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!!
@LivingOnWheels3 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.
@100FFC4 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?
@LivingOnWheels4 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.
@joshuar.71994 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?
@LivingOnWheels4 жыл бұрын
Joshua R. All works as normal 👍🏻
@georgenakonecznyj90464 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.
@LivingOnWheels4 жыл бұрын
Good to know! That factory radio can definitely be a pain!
@walterpinkett38279 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
@LivingOnWheels9 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.
@alfaromeo69852 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. It gives me the inspiration to put LED into mine. Did you replace ALL of the bulbs? or just two?
@LivingOnWheels2 жыл бұрын
I replaced all the illumination bulbs Nu wouldn’t recommend LEDs in the indicators. Seems to give people issues
@alfaromeo69852 жыл бұрын
@@LivingOnWheels Oh? What kind of issue? Please elaborate, I am glad I have not done mine yet. So, the two bulls you replaced in the video were the illumination bulbs and the rest are indicators?
@tyler45acp3 жыл бұрын
Great video on this install dude. The climate control bulbs do come out. I had one burn out And I can’t find replacement ones for them anywhere. I’m lost on this. You think I have to buy a whole new climate control unit?
@LivingOnWheels3 жыл бұрын
After a quick look, it looks like the climate bulbs are also 194s
@stevest13004 жыл бұрын
I drive a lot of back roads with the dash as low as possible and black tape over the high beam indicator. Volvo/Saab(?) years ago had a blackout switch that killed everything or would illuminate just the speedometer, tachometer and fuel gauge. I'd love to have that. The replies below say these LEDs are dimmable. Good. Do you think the minimum light setting is about the same as the old bulbs? Thanks for the video. Good info. The dash is the same as in my Excursion. I may be goin' in!
@LivingOnWheels4 жыл бұрын
I mean it's been quite a while since i've seen the stock halogen bulbs, but these things get pretty darn dim. I honestly never dim them past half way. Easy job, I say go for it! Just swap the illumination bulbs though, not the indicators