How to change instrument cluster light bulbs (LED swap) (99 Silverado)

WATCH MY REMAKE OF THIS VIDEO. BETTER TUTORIAL AND MUCH SHORTER. it's titled "REMAKE VIDEO: LED Swap - Instrument Cluster GMT 800"
can be found at: • REMAKE VIDEO: LED Swap...
TO EVERYONE ASKING FOR LINKS. Please Read
If your looking to purchase the bulbs and the needed twist locks
Go on Ebay or Amazon or whatever you prefer!
Search: 194 Twist lock (ebay seems to be the best place for the base)
Search: 194 5 SMD LED blue (or color of your choice)
If you have a bulb out in your gauge cluster this video will show you how to replace it.
the bulbs are 194's with a twist lock base.
the should apply to 1999-2002 Chevrolet Silverado's
2000-2006 Chevy Suburban and Tahoe's
I ended up just swapping the stock ones out for LED's

[@PROATV13rb]

This guy went out of his way to make a video to show others how to swap the bulbs in a chevy gauge cluster and so many people are talking shit about his video. Who cares if its shakey. If you don't like it that's fine but there is no need to bomb on the dude. I want to say thank you for making this video. I needed to know what bulb to buy and I now know thanks to your video!

[@kingzpho3nix283]

Amen to that. I decided I want to convert mine (99 Silverado) as well and this guy had the video I was looking for

[@joshuabenton5105]

This video helped so much. I'm going to a autozone tomorrow to get some bulbs and twist locks. I been meaning to change my gauge lights

[@shanedylewski5488]

Thanks for the vid bud,..this helps a lot..also this gauge cluster is in 1999-2002 Chevy and gmc 2500’s and 3500’s whereas it’s 2000-2002 for Chevy and gmc 1500’s

[@djbmanic]

i did it on my 2000 gmc sierra. yeah it does work on gmc. thanks for the easy fix

[@_Ayala_]

Awsome video 😂😂 Ima get started on this as soon as possible

[@RYTHMICRIOT]

I have a 2003 tahoe and I just bought the LED'S and stepper motors to rebuild my gauge cluster. Thanks to the good Ole engineers at GM I get solder my bulbs in after I desolder the burnt out ones. So wish they had the twist locks. 2003 to 2006 are solder in.

[@FrankieNY59]

The blue lights POP! Love it. thanks for the tip on EBAY search. And don't change your vids, they're informative and you're pretty funny!

[@austinhammonds6996]

Good video man, im going to be changing mine to the led blues as well, and i will be following these step you were displaying. the nice catch on the hour thing, pretty cool. i thought i knew every inch of my truck untill now haha

[@4WDmania]

You should post a video of your truck! would love to see it!

[@austinhammonds6996]

Yea im waiting too, just got to get everything done on it.

[@ty.w2955]

I love that blue interior, I've never seen one like that!

[@mrmikezamara]

thanks for taking the time to help us with your vid, even though you were single handed.

[@4WDmania]

Mike Zamara Check out the remake video I did. I think it turned out much better!

[@TheMustangman09]

Shaky video,but still helpful. I wondered how the dash gauge cluster was removed, so now I'll look into the led lights upgradex hopefully I'll be able to do that or at least get new bulbs. Thanks..

[@iincredibleSham]

I'm assuming this is relatively the same for most vehicles..but thanks a lot! This was very helpful !!

[@4WDmania]

I have no experience with any other vehicles so i can't say for sure! But hope it works in your application!

[@jasonearnest1900]

Nice job it's shaky but you have the right points. I've got a GMC 04 I'm about to change mine.

[@4WDmania]

+Jason Earnest I've released a video on the 03+ trucks called "03-07c Instrument Cluster LED Swap Silverado / Sierra" Check it out!

[@BrandonBilleci]

Excellent video! Most straightforward how-to for cluster bulb change ive seen thus far. Do you know if the 194's work for fords also?

[@MrCaddillacMan]

Thanks this help me out a lot

[@Black10Talon]

Also i have a 2004 Silverado is it the same leds and sockets? they look identical ? thanks for all ur help!

[@keithryan6069]

I've been looking at your video for the past 30 mins and wow man looks great. Could you send me the links for the bulbs and twist locks?

[@dominiquewilliams2559]

My bog question is How did/do you change the bulbs on your master door/window switch

[@erwin411]

great video,, also look nice,,, i did mine for my 2001 civic,,,

[@Hdwrguy]

I can confirm this works on a 2002 Silverado. Just twist off the old and twist in the new. Brilliant blue instrument cluster! Thanx dude for an excellent how to video!!!

[@Fattonny600]

how do u change the lights thaf show parking n nutural

[@bryanpena3703]

Thanks man you made this look a lot easier!!! Do you know how to change the ones from the climate controls all of mine don't turn on any more.

[@4WDmania]

+Bryan pena They are all soldered to the board

[@calagtech4307]

Dude great video thanks !

[@4WDmania]

Thank you!

[@merce003]

Thanks man that's going to be my next project

[@4WDmania]

Awesome!

[@johnmcvey3161]

Thanks for the video. Where did you get the new twist lock bases? Part number or website info please. Are the bulbs 194's? Thanks

[@Dr.truthtv]

I did this a while back but how did you get your hour/odometer/trip meter blue as well?

[@Xgamesfinisher]

Hey I want to do this with my suburban! Where did you get your bulbs and how do I findout which ones are right? My front dash comes off the same way too

[@darkmaster007100]

It looks pretty cool I my try that on my suburban.

[@j4kethegreat91]

Do they flicker with the cluster dimmer?

[@mikehaledolan9558]

Do all cars use twist lock or no? I wanna put led's in my Buick but I haven't yet taken the cluster out. Just trying to figure out what I'm getting into before I start

[@Sleepydollheart]

Your gear letter seem to be the same color blue like the gauges or green? I put ice blue led on my 99 sierra but the gear letter r still green stock but gauges are ice blue.

[@woooose]

Good video, thanks.

[@joshuabenton5105]

And does the dash just slide back in or do I have to do the shifting motion all over again?

[@juanlopez701575]

hey great video. i thought i had to solder the lights befor. can you send me the link from where you bought them from

[@11mixon]

hi nice video anyways i have a 92 gmc c1500 and i want to change my cluster light to a led light and i need your help of where to get the led lights and what is the right ones for my trucks thanks.

[@6.6john12]

Do you have to take off the negative battery? I noticed you didn't but other guys did

[@anthonylambing3831]

could you ever paint the bulbs for a customize colour?

[@jessebaca3379]

I have a question what size. Is the led bright light bulb is.???? Because i have a 2004 gmc sierra

[@principito4ever]

Hey that's a good video :) could you tell me where did you get the sockets for the led lights. thanks .

[@eduardoperez5858]

sick man how much did the twist locks and the blue leds cost you i have a 2001 silverado 1500

[@iCadaverx]

I may have to do this. Neat find on the hours thing! Anyone know if that's actually what it is?

[@liveandletrock1001]

Am I going to have to buy the twist caps for the bulbs? Or will I be able to just replace the bulb?

[@TheBrk420]

So i can do this for my 02 silverado. Ive all ready got blue LED interior lights and underglow

[@ramonayala1982]

very cool man thanks. how do you replace bulbs on the ac and heatet panel? also the headlight switch?? thanks.

[@4WDmania]

+Ramon Ayala It's not easy. but with some electrical knowledge and soldering skills. It is do able.

[@ramonayala1982]

Thx bro. Looks nice!

[@NiGHTCR3ATUR3D3MoN]

does this work on yukon XL and tahoe ?? if no can u plz make a video on it my both trucks suck with the stock gauge

[@juannava5081]

do you know how to change the lights where it shows the mileage?

[@deepermusic5846]

I sent you a question on this. THanks for the VID

[@Valdemar-Perez-III]

How did you paint your interior

[@RevanCraft]

You can replace the factory bulbs with LEDs, or retrofit in new leds behind each symbol on the switches.

[@kylerobinson2723]

Hey nice tutorial vid there .. been wanting to switch my lights out in my Sonoma for a while but never got around to it yet. I have a question though .. after you have switched to leds. Are you dash lights still dimmable?

[@4WDmania]

Not really. They dim but not very much

[@Fattonny600]

were did u buy the leds and twist lock at

[@tommycati]

do you now what kind og socket there is on the 2005 silverado?

[@BaDDLatitudes]

Can you send me a pm on where to get the bulbs as well. That's awesome. Great job.

[@MrKidd0004]

I really want to try this on my 2000 Tahoe LT, I know nothing about bulb sizes or even where to purchase the LEDs...can ya help me out?

[@Mrcoleatarium]

Hey man what size are the twist lock bases. t10?

[@davidprieto1564]

Is it the same for a 2000 pickup?

[@torrescesar71]

good video how much you pay for the leds

[@rosassuns23]

Good job

[@luisaacuna6009]

OH MY GOSH YOU HAVE A BLUE INTERIOR SILVERADO I HAVE ONE TOO THEY ARE SUPER RARE

[@IDxAutomotive]

Could I get the links too please bro...good job looks great

[@vincentdvarela]

I saw you mentioned how to change the power window switches with "3mm blue led 12v prewired diffused." Do these type of bulbs apply to the rest of bulbs on the dash as well? Such as the temperature control and headlight control?

[@4WDmania]

Sorry for taking so long, Yes they do. all are soldered. big PITA. I am almost done with the swap. I need to finish my 4x4 switch and my HVAC panel.

[@WFMGINC]

Did you change the analog green P/R/N/D and Mileage bulbs to led? I just did a led conversion on my Trailblazer dash but I still have that analog green, which kills the vibe of blue leds

[@4WDmania]

No i didn't, it's not the color of it isn't really changeable, you'd have to cut of the green filter the light goes through and replace it with a blue one. haven't attempted it so I'm not sure how it'd turn out

[@Muilisxx]

wow looks good. i wanna do this to my 99 chevy s10 so the blue matches my pioneer deh-x6800bt

[@4WDmania]

+Muilisx Hope it helps you in some way! the s10 is probably pretty similar

[@Muilisxx]

Yeah it looks sick. I'll have to look into it.

[@TheLostAdventuress]

How did u do your door switches man

[@osirisarizaga4588]

Hello, I hope you can answer this question, how did you replace the lights of the window and steering wheel controls, also the lights of the stereo. I hope you can help me, thanks man.

[@4WDmania]

I took all the switches apart and soldered resistors and LEDS in place of the stock bulbs. It's a pretty involved process and not for the faint-hearted lol

[@evollowks7982]

How’d you do the lock buttons blue ??

[@Jadiaz19]

I want to swap to led on my 97 Chevy lumina but don't have the bulb size can you help

[@ripstik159]

The hrs showed up on mine also thanks!

[@christopherroberts7559]

May i have the link for the blue leds and the twist locks please. Very good video.

[@frankielourenco9340]

Laughed so hard when you dropped the camera lol but thanks this helped a lot

[@christopherroberts7559]

Also I thought I saw you the power windows buttons blue. Did you change those too?

[@joeg.1119]

have a question I did the same led conversation on my silverado but my leds they like to turn off by them selfs and I have to mess with brightness knob to be able to turn my entire dashboard back on do you know what might be causing this type of problems? The leds are polarity currently put in and aren’t cheap leds either but they keep doing this for some reason.....

[@samuelmunoz3371]

Check voltage of lights

[@MrJunkman2]

Joe, i replaced my dimmer/switch assy , i had nothing until i did that.

[@chava93249]

sorry for asking man but do u need to buy them or do they come in the cluster if they don't can I get the link where can I get them thanks

[@IDxAutomotive]

they are size 74 twist lock its best to get new twist locks with lights already in them unless you want a little job to do

[@Parker20158]

I have the same truck (99 silverado) and I have I think 6 of the big twist locks and 4 small ones when I look at the pics on ebay it only shows the big ones does it come with the small ones also or what

[@4WDmania]

You don't need the small ones. Those are for your indicators such as (high beam, turn signals, ABS, SES, cruise, tow haul) things of that nature. some are apparently soldered to the board some people can't just remove the safety ones I would assume. The 6 t10 sized ones are for cluster lighting. Thats all you will need

[@elvinlopez6349]

I notice your window switch are blue to. how did How did you chang those light?

[@liveandletrock1001]

Also can I mix colors?

[@TheJammedToilet]

Where did you buy those LEDs and the bulb holder knobs

[@ricardo100010]

Are those bulbs the same has an 2001

[@aztec00001]

Did you use the same LED bulb for your door lock /window switch?

[@4WDmania]

No, everything else bulb wise is soldered to the board.

[@luispena3020]

Do you have a video showing how to change all lights in the silverado to LEDs?

[@4WDmania]

+Luis Peña Never got to making one and I no longer have the truck!

[@komander2002]

hey buddy where did you buy the twist locks let me know please I need them thanks

[@TheRdv1983]

What's the link for the bulbs n twist base and window n A/C bulbs

[@emmanuelloco8875]

Hey just a quick question .. have u replace the a/c, power windows controller and the 4x4 to LEDS to match your cluster LEDS??? HOPE I MAKE SENSE... Oooooo and tanks for the video it was very helpful on my project..

[@4WDmania]

I have everything done but 4x4 and HVAC panel. work in progress!

[@jerrylavenia83]

What are them adapters called and where did you get them? I'm doing my cluster in a 96 s10 I took the bulbs out of the green twist and put the LED's inside of those and put it on and now nothing works well some things work the check engine light all those little tiny lights but not the LEDs

[@4WDmania]

jerry lavenia It is possible you happen to put them all in backwards. unlikely but possible. did you rotate the twist locks 180 degrees and try them again? or pull the LEDs out and rotate them and try them again. they are polarity sensitive.

[@jerrylavenia83]

Did all that do you have a Facebook if so add me Jerry lavenia so I can show u

[@joseroman5182]

Does this work with a 2005 silverado?

[@chevyboi1989ms]

How do you go about changing the ones in the center and on door panels?

[@4WDmania]

if you're reffering to the switches they are all soldered to the boards. its a challenge.

[@colbymacneill6800]

i hope you see this i found a pack on ebay i wanna buy it says with the twists lock and bulbs together its 20mm is that gunna be to big? lookin to order and install asap great video

[@4WDmania]

Just play it safe and get 194 Twist lock bases and 194 Bulbs.

[@colbymacneill6800]

i did what im sayin is with the base and bulb together it protrudes 20mm it wont let me post a pic i have

[@MrKynamite93]

Mann it looks hella nice with the led conversion... I have an 2004 silveraldo will this method work? And if so where can I buy the led light bulbs and twist caps??

[@4WDmania]

raigster tone No this will not work, 03-07c bulbs are soldered to the board. Stay tuned. I purchased a new truck (06) and I may just swap mine over.

[@MrKynamite93]

Alright I'll be waiting

[@4WDmania]

+raigster tone The wait is over! I just finished the video for 03 - 07c Silverado and Sierra. check it out!

[@brady8699]

hay man where did you get your lights and what are they called

[@xXxjoemanxXx]

where can i get the blue led lights and the twist locks?

[@austinndeemon2357]

Where did you get your lights at?

[@Simply_Anthony83]

Don't seem to see a solid answer for can I do this on my 02 silverado

[@rpg-just-do-it]

Can you post a link to amazon for the led bulbs? Please

[@ROCKER1899]

Hey can you send me the link to the bulbs so i can order them thanks

[@debapriyo2727]

Any suggestions on swapping out T4 bulbs? My fuel gauge and temp gauge have T4 sockets and i can't seem to be able to find replacements. Thanks!

[@4WDmania]

+Debapriyo Sarker do you know the actual bulb number? what vehicle?

[@clevercreatv6471]

***** where did you get the bulbs im putting mine in a 99 dodge ram

[@esaumoreno7405]

How did u led your window switches and door locks blue.

[@4WDmania]

Esau Moreno I have a video on it. It's pretty terrible but it may help you. it is called:Power Window / Lock Switch LED Swap GMT 800 I no longer have that truck so I can't make a remake of it.

[@ripstik159]

Can you send a link for twist locks and LEDs thanks

[@allpowersportsrider]

Were did u get all of those how much do they cost?

[@darinallen8131]

I have a 98 Chevy Cheyenne 6Cyl 4.3L, you have any idea where I can get bulbs for mine? I cannot find anything online.

[@4WDmania]

The Turok Makto I would browse the forums