Changed center console lighting.
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I had a problem, my LCD on climate control wasn't lit up at night. Only 2 bulbs worked, so it looked ugly. I bought some bulbs from radio shack (pic below) and replaced them. Since I love amber lighting I took off all the blue condoms from all the bulbs. Now it has nice amber lighting everywhere on center console and I like it
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Also, I put red led on the headliner and connected it to the sunroof, so it turns on whenever the ignition is on. It makes nice red accents on the shifter and the area around it. Over all I like the outcome. Check it out.
Before:
![](http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll251/vadimsbc/Picture008-1.jpg)
Some work:
![](http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll251/vadimsbc/Picture015.jpg)
![](http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll251/vadimsbc/Picture014.jpg)
The outcome:
![](http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll251/vadimsbc/Picture018.jpg)
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UPDATE: how to add led on the headliner so it will light up shifter area (like in bmws or other lux cars)
I used THIS led light from radioshack, it worked fine.
1) Remove reading lights, which are located near mirror. Carefully pry the clear part that covers the bulbs with screwdriver, then remove screws, disconnect all connectors, and remove the whole thing from headliner.
2) Drill a small hole as shown in picture (the hole will be in the headliner).
![](http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll251/vadimsbc/Screenshot2010-06-19at80026PM.png)
3) Put the bulb into the hole.
4) Peel the wires that go to sunroof connector and connect bulb wires as shown in picture below.
![](http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll251/vadimsbc/Screenshot2010-06-19at82114PM.png)
5) Now every time you turn your ignition on, the LED will light up. Enjoy.
P.S. sorry for grammar on pics, I was in hurry.
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Also, I put red led on the headliner and connected it to the sunroof, so it turns on whenever the ignition is on. It makes nice red accents on the shifter and the area around it. Over all I like the outcome. Check it out.
Before:
![](http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll251/vadimsbc/Picture008-1.jpg)
Some work:
![](http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll251/vadimsbc/Picture015.jpg)
![](http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll251/vadimsbc/Picture014.jpg)
The outcome:
![](http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll251/vadimsbc/Picture018.jpg)
Opinions please
![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
UPDATE: how to add led on the headliner so it will light up shifter area (like in bmws or other lux cars)
I used THIS led light from radioshack, it worked fine.
1) Remove reading lights, which are located near mirror. Carefully pry the clear part that covers the bulbs with screwdriver, then remove screws, disconnect all connectors, and remove the whole thing from headliner.
2) Drill a small hole as shown in picture (the hole will be in the headliner).
![](http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll251/vadimsbc/Screenshot2010-06-19at80026PM.png)
3) Put the bulb into the hole.
4) Peel the wires that go to sunroof connector and connect bulb wires as shown in picture below.
![](http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll251/vadimsbc/Screenshot2010-06-19at82114PM.png)
5) Now every time you turn your ignition on, the LED will light up. Enjoy.
P.S. sorry for grammar on pics, I was in hurry.
Last edited by Vadim540i; 06-21-10 at 01:06 PM. Reason: Added info on how to install LED on the headliner.
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One day. That included trial and error with bulbs, driving to store like 3 times, assembling/disassembling dash, taking apart units and soldering. If I would do it second time; it would take no more than 2 hours or less.
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Climate control: 3 for LCD, and 3 for buttons. Radio: 2 LCD, and not sure how many buttons. More like 10.
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Definitely have to do this as my climate control lights have a few burnt out bulbs. I was wondering what kind of bulbs are used for the fan button and the open/closed vent buttons.
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I used same radio shack bulb. See my first post. I simply took out the old bulb from its base and put new one in.