03 to 07 GM Climate Control LED swap Silverado/Sierra

In this video I installed LEDs in 2003 to 2007 GM Dual AC controller. I use white leds that work from 5 volts to 12 volts. Pretty simple process just do the bulbs 1 at a time and be very careful taking apart the controller.This climate control is found in the Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe, Yukon. As long as they don't have the auto AC.
Exact bulbs not on amazon: www.allelectronics.com/item/l...
Middle Bulbs:
Amazon fired me again!

[@chrish1311]

Man, I enjoy your videos. They’ve helped me so much getting started with this hobby. I appreciate you taking the time to do these, it helped me do my HVAC controls today and get it right the first time lol

[@Guero_c7]

Gave you a thumbs up bc I like to let people know they’re appreciated. I have a couple cars and I like working on them myself. Sharing information like this is great thank you.

[@greggismyname]

He mentioned he can't remember which one is the electrode and which one is the cathode... for the record they are both electrodes. One is the "anode" and the other is the "cathode." If you think of a + sign and a - sign... if you were to take apart a + sign and stack the vertical and horizontal lines in a straight line it would be longer than just the horizontal of a - sign. The longer lead (electrode) is the anode and gets connect to the + voltage. The shorter lead (electrode) is the cathode and gets connected to the - which is typically a common ground or zero volts. If you are working with round LEDs there is a flange at the bottom of the case near the leads. The flat spot will be the negative (0 volt) lead. Remember LEDs will only light in one direction. If not the polarity is wrong and you need to reverse the leads. Thanks for the video.

[@qj3780]

If anyone is still comming here to do this , I am in the process of this I thought I messed up the board when doing it but you have to connect two bulbs to both circuits to get them to come on u can’t test just one at a time u can also just a jumper to a circuit and test signal at once but I just grabbed a 194 bulb as a tester and worked great

[@FixedUntilBroken]

Couldn't get an Amazon link for that 5mm led I used but got y'all a link to them in the description. When it got dark last night I checked it out and no hot spots at night. I does kinda look like it on the 2/3 numbers on the camera but I think its just the Lights in the office for the camera wash it out. I am not sure why It looks like that. BTW The hot air station was only set to 200C and quick blasts not to melt the plastic.

[@hannibalgenial7938]

Question, can I remplace all the 8 bulbs using blue leds of 3 mm directly? Or is necessary to install a resistor in each bulb? I have my control disassembled. The center bulbs are 12 v and the rest they are 6v but I am not sure. Give me your opinions please

[@alanwilson9867]

Great video. This was the correct orientation for the LEDs on my 2003 Sierra. Thanks!

[@FixedUntilBroken]

Glad it helped!

[@MichaelSmith-ho7so]

Did you find the source for the cube LEDs ? I actually like them better but your right that $ ea is hard to swallow

[@auroraz7179]

My ‘99 Sierra had the same ac control as my ‘03 Silverado.

[@philipcoulson3111]

Ok so I bought one from a yard to practice with and it had a led strip soldered in it to the 12v lines 🙃 and the 6v power dosent work any tips?

[@jaimegonzalez100]

Why do my bulbs burn out or shorten when I connect my console after I replaced the led bulbs ?

[@Itsme83.]

Is there a way to change it from this manual style to the electric style ac control?

[@jaymen833]

How do you take the slides out? Mine are really stuck!

[@phuongon8837]

Hi, thanks for the great content, it really helped me. I'm running into an issue and was wondering if you have experienced it or not. The center white led works just fine but the other 6 bulbs do not work. We tried flipping the LEDs for polarity and used new/different bulbs but no cigars. Do you think the board is damaged?

[@FixedUntilBroken]

There are 2 different revisions of the board the other one the circuit board looks different like it has a lot less components on the board than the other. The polarity is different on the other one. It's hard to explain the polarity on them since I can't post a picture in the comments. Just use a multimeter to check polarities since they are in series some won't have power unless the polarity is correct on one. Also use chassis ground for checking it will make.it easier that way.

[@phuongon8837]

@@FixedUntilBroken thanks for the advice, I have taken out all 6 LEDs and reverse the polarity of each one and nothing comes on. The only thing I havent tried is the chassis ground, I use a 9volt battery check and only the 2 middle light comes on. When I jump one of the 6 light, it turns on but the middle white led goes off. Normally wouldn't both come on? I think I'm going to redo the middle section for polarity.

[@fernandovelazquez2623]

Where are you located? I need you to fix some ligjts on my Chevy Avalanche 05

[@MOBSCLANN]

@phuongon8837 did you ever get the solution ? I have the same problem… at first one turned on but then it just turned off and didn’t work anymore

[@phuongon8837]

@@MOBSCLANN No we didn’t. I think we just ended up buying another used board.

[@josecortez1939]

Long shot but I recently did mines 2 days ago added led all the same when I tried to hook it up only the middle two lights turned on

[@tutipoopoo]

Have you ever done an LED conversion on the left side dash switches on an 03-07 Silverado? I may have missed it looking through your videos, but I'm interested in doing the headlight and dimmer switch, 4x4 buttons, and fog/cargo buttons.

[@dragin79]

Would love to know this too!

[@Guero_c7]

You ever find you anything about that. Was just looking at it today seeing where I can take stuff apart at I want it all led lol

[@itsDGAF]

Did you ever find a cheaper supplier for the cube ones? & do you have a link for the blue version of the ones that you're using here? Thanks man! Great video.

[@FixedUntilBroken]

Yes I personally dont use them but if you want the exact bulbs that Todd sells or imbivous. The bulbs are made by sunLED and can be ordered in bulb from www.nacsemi.com/ part number for blue is xscbd23mb12v If you email that company you can get the other part numbers. I forgot what they said the MOQ was but I think you are looking at 5,000. LighthouseLED now has them also but they claim to be made in house and not to be the sunled, you have to email them to get them at the moment they dont have a listing. BTW if you email Lighthouse let them know you found from me I am trying to get them to sponsor a video on youtube lol

[@rc5877]

I have an 06 and I'm installing leds I bought from Amazon specifically for the climate. Hooked them up and the 6v aren't lighting up

[@moesauto]

What would I do if only some of my new bulbs are working? I tried both polarities, there’s 4 posts out.. one on right side and all 3 left side

[@tullywebster1417]

What size incandescent bulbs are needed

[@EddieMoore1]

Do you do digital one.?

[@dkennedy9524]

You have a new link to the bulbs? I can't seem to find them. Thank you in advance

[@Will.EastCoastGaugeRepair]

I use a heat gun, Allen wrench down the silder grooves, and pliers once it's hot. Haven't broken one since.

[@FixedUntilBroken]

I'll try the Allen key. That makes since more surface area less chance to break. I hadn't been using plyers because I broke one last time like that but I was using that same little flat head. Edit and this was my first time trying the heat gun. It really helps alot

[@Will.EastCoastGaugeRepair]

@@FixedUntilBroken I've pulled the sliders on the boards before using heat, if the slider rod bends just bend it back while its apart when using a flat head to remove them. That's why I started using pliers and pull straight up once there warm.

[@FixedUntilBroken]

@@Will.EastCoastGaugeRepair makes sense. I really appreciate the information. I'm not afraid to admit I don't really know the technique for these. I'll be honest that part of the reason I posted the video of me doing it. Show the wrong way of doing something on the internet is the fastest way to learn the right way lol. What LEDs do you like to use in this controller. I was really happy with the way these turned out but you sound like you have a lot of experience with them.

[@Will.EastCoastGaugeRepair]

@@FixedUntilBroken It took awhile to learn about all the interior led switches techniques, polarity 6v, 12v etc. But I have it down to a memory now for all 03-06 fullsize GM truck/suv. I use the cubes and will always use them, for everything they'll fit in. Which is everywhere but the window switch controls on the door panel in a 03-06.

[@FixedUntilBroken]

@@Will.EastCoastGaugeRepair where do you get them from? I know imbivous sells the for a hair over $1 ea but if he is selling them for that much he is probably getting them for .20-.40ea from the manufacturer. I'm fine with moq's I just want to know who the manufacturer is lol.

[@edp1405]

Hey I was wondering if there was a way to mail and pay you to do this? I also have a 2005 Chevy 1500 that I’d like to have the trans temp added to it.

[@Mr69abody]

Well this answers one of the questions I sent you on insta.

[@wac8516]

do you have vid to replace light and repair the instrument cluster?

[@sosumaster]

Where can I find the pin out for that component?

[@timramirez4121]

What are you using for power?

[@zillavideos2025]

I got a 07 (classic Silverado) A/C controls with RGB lights from a friend but when I swapped it to my 04 Yukon only half of it works anyone know what’s up with it?

[@paultimmerman2272]

How would you charge to do two of them?

[@professionalmike4189]

You have to grab a hold of it with a pair of pliers preferably wrapped in tape so you don't damage it, in rocket back and forth. You can't just pull it straight off. You have to rock it back and forth

[@billmonroe8826]

What do you use for your voltage supply. I was hoping you would show it in the video but it didnt happen

[@FixedUntilBroken]

Adjustable power supply here is the video I did on mine kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHjSdXqMmcaUl80

[@auroraz7179]

My ‘99 Sierra had the same ac control as my ‘03.

[@bentrevino7799]

My 2006 Silverado needs lights replaced do you have one

[@joeyfast13]

I usually just unsolder the slider from the board on the back. Pull face off with slider then pop knobs off resolder sliders

[@FixedUntilBroken]

I found Mike's way of doing it really good. Any good tricks for desoldering that. I find it to be a huge PIA with all the thermal mass they have. Just curios but I will probably keep doing it like mike does.

[@wac8516]

the bulbs you show that are on amazon son't link up with a web site

[@connallykendrick9350]

Broke mine. 🙂

[@FixedUntilBroken]

Yeah they are a bitch lol

[@leesanders9842]

Do you sell any of these 2005 GM climate control units completed with new bulbs regular or LED? Mine works just fine except the bulbs. Also the face plate a bit worn out, cosmetic. I could probably replace bulbs myself, but not skilled in that area, electronics, ie soldering, etc. If you have one completed, price to purchase from you. Or if worth it to send you mine. Redo the bulbs. Just asking, before attempting this job myself. Thanks for you time.

[@RedStripeMedia]

So if the metal stem comes off with the knob for the sliders is there anything i can do I had one fly off while driving.

[@FixedUntilBroken]

if you have a parts board to pull the whole potentiometer off it than you can swap them other than that no its broken.

[@hannibalgenial7938]

I just found this video, but I need to know the numbers of the LEDs

[@james10739]

Ya I have a suburban and a Silverado that i need to do that on I tried on my Silverado years ago and found out that ya you can just rip those sliders off the board and had to buy a new one I have seen lots include new plastic things and you just cut the old ones off

[@FixedUntilBroken]

I've done a dozen now using Mike's technique it works perfectly. Get them real soft with the hot air and they come right off

[@rc5877]

Yo I need help! So I followed the video and installed leds on my 06. The panel was not the same but hooked up to it own 12v power it runs fine but once plugged into the truck it no.lights work

[@Jkgamingexp]

You installed all the bulbs reverse polarity, likely had the pos and neg switched when bench testing

[@leviwoodring6101]

I used a fork no heat. Worked great. Or I got lucky twice

[@FixedUntilBroken]

Yeah sometimes you get lucky and they pop off no need for any tool at all. When you get lucky like that you can normally just pull them off by hand. The problem with using tools to get under it is that is when you can break that slide potentiometer. It's really hard to break it pulling by hand but it's not very hard with the leverage of a tool.

[@xPARDUSKIEx]

Do you sell these ?

[@johnhalchishick7094]

I'm having trouble with the gear indicator on my 2005 Denali doesn't light up anymore.I understand its not lit up like the other gauges and climate control stuff

[@FixedUntilBroken]

Group of resistors near the plug on the left side of not that then it's normally a cracked screen

[@Shuffler703]

Probably just the solder cracked. Try resoldering when you have it out.

[@dennystrate110]

What size are the bulbs for the whole thing?

[@FixedUntilBroken]

6v are 5mm and the 12v are like 3mm or 2mm I dont remember off the top of my head. The 6v are T-1 3/4 I dont know the 12v off the the top of my head. Most people call them grain of rice. I ordered like 40 of them and never had to order more a sense. I normally just do leds.

[@johnhalchishick7094]

I wonder if snap ring pliers would help get those off.one version of them moves the two arms on the pliers away from each other when you sqeeze the pliers.So line them up under the part your trying to remove.as you sqeeze the pliers a equal amount of pressure will be put on the part your trying to remove and whatever is directly below it.

[@FixedUntilBroken]

The problem is that with age the plastic hardens and it just gets stuck. Little heat softens it up. And it comes right off

[@richardcoleman9645]

If I mail you one of these, how much would it be to put red lights in it? Everything works but 1 big light and all 3 small lights at bottom work. Need address to mail also. Lots email from last time. Sorry.

[@FixedUntilBroken]

$60 + shipping. I recommend white leds for the middle and then red for the outer knobs. that way your ac/heat light up correctly

[@edmondmiller2661]

@@FixedUntilBroken I need this done for my 2006 Sierra. Address or PO Box for me to send it to?

[@shockz6473]

i didnt even know this panel was supposed to light up lol

[@adolfomartinez8199]

The Polarity is different in some years, I believe

[@FixedUntilBroken]

Im sure they are some of the boards look completely different that's why I pointed to the board number in the silkscreen and not the part number on the back. I've noticed even some with the same part number the board looks different

[@Will.EastCoastGaugeRepair]

Yup I've seen atleast 2 different circuit boards in this style climate control. One board is busier then the other.

[@FixedUntilBroken]

@@Will.EastCoastGaugeRepair yeah and weird part to me is that they had same part number on the back. At least in my case

[@taylordiehl6594]

@@FixedUntilBroken changeover was somewhere around early 04 I believe. Most of mine are the "busier" looking later type.

[@RafaelMartinez-oe7dc]

I use a 9v battery to check is fine ? Or can u tell me what use to check light you know a car battery 😬 (sorry for my english is not good)

[@FixedUntilBroken]

I've seen where people use a 9v online before. Shout be fine they will just be dim. You probably won't be able to check the parts that are 6v with it though. If your doing more than one of these get. An adjustable power supply

[@RafaelMartinez-oe7dc]

Dude i do it my self step by step like u video but i dont know what wrong, just 2 bulb in the middle is working (red/blue color in the middle) what i do wrong ? PLEASE HELP !!!!

[@FixedUntilBroken]

@@RafaelMartinez-oe7dc does your circuit board look 100% the same as the one in the video? (Not talking about bulb location but all the other components on it? If not than you got a different one than the one in the video it the polarity is different use a volt meter and check polarities.

[@RafaelMartinez-oe7dc]

Yes, same circuit, i dont have tools for check polarity went

[@FixedUntilBroken]

@@RafaelMartinez-oe7dc well without a voltmeter its or something along those lines its impossible to diagnose and know for sure what went wrong.

[@182QKFTW]

GM 9369572 is the slider that breaks. Problem is they cost about as much as you paid for that unit, each.

[@FixedUntilBroken]

Where at? I'd get a set of 20 for spares

[@FixedUntilBroken]

@@182QKFTW what's annoying is these are just a rebranded Alps potentiometer that they discontinued like 6-10years ago. I couldn't find anyone who had any instock

[@FixedUntilBroken]

@@182QKFTW ah ok

[@FixedUntilBroken]

@@182QKFTW anything over $12/15 a set is too much imo. You can whole controllers cheaper at junkyards

[@mhjs10]

@@FixedUntilBroken I tried doing this on a donor controller once before myself and broke the sliders myself trying to get the knobs off. Did some reading and heard about using hot air but haven't had the chance to try it myself since. I did buy a couple replacement knobs dam things cost a lot for a small piece of plastic. If i can find those potentionmeter, i would buy a few myself.

[@doughall4609]

I need one....can you do mine? LED's? 2004 Silverado.

[@kanryuosuarez1279]

What’s your name on Facebook marketplace? I’m wanting to buy one off you

[@dawsonblanchard5832]

man that's a lot of bs to get that thing apart my 98 z71 so simple but I have a 05 silverado blows hot on drivers side cold on passenger

[@FixedUntilBroken]

That's probably not your controller causing that issue. Most likely the blend doors

[@mike7958]

You're working too hard to get those slider knobs off Matt. I'll tell the trick I've found to work 100% of the time without wasting much time. I do a ton of these things without breaking them. Do not use any tools except your hot air station and your bare hands. I have those little black Hakko heat resistant pads used for hot swapping tips, B2300 I believe, and i cut a little slot in them so I can slide them over the knobs. One knob at a time, with the knob at its highest position and aiming at the side of the knob closest to the rod, I then blast them with my hot-air station set to about 160° C and airflow at max for about 20 seconds. I then give the knob a gentle tug and to see if it comes off. If not, I then repeat the process two to three more times until it comes off without too much force. The key is patience and never use any tools other than your own hands. After about three to 4 tries, I've found that they always come off. Try not to squeeze them too hard as they are soft at that point and you don't want to collapse and deform them.

[@FixedUntilBroken]

Thank you. I will use this next time. I will grab one of those mats. I have been looking for an excuse to get one for a while. Every time I add it to my cart I change my mind.

[@johnbriggs7966]

Can you sell me that one?

[@hannibalgenial7938]

I have two leds that does not work but they receive 1.7 v and the others ones receive 3 volts. Do you know the reason of that? Do you have an schematic of this control?

[@moesauto]

I have 5 that don’t work did you ever figure that out

[@adolfomartinez8199]

Did you get the guys info from China ? I need some bulbs

[@FixedUntilBroken]

on the cubes? It never panned out. He didn't get any from the guy in china. Once it became time to ship they said they couldn't ship do to tariffs or some BS that wasn't true. Lighthouse LED now sells them though. They don't have a listing yet but if you email them they sell them.