S-10 dash re-done

[@1FAST91SONOMA]

I just did almost the exact same with the rope light. I ran a full loop of the 3825 LEDs around the back of the gauge housing (had to cut a little, nothing much) and since the lights in my a/c controls didn't work I modified that housing (cut the 2 bulb holes into a long oval slot) and ran a 12 led section over there. I used the a/c light power plug as the power source for all the LEDs. Works great.

[@S15collector]

I tried taking the bulbs out of those little locking sockets and replaced them with slightly higher wattage wedge bulbs. I think those are like 4w? and I put in a couple 7w. It works great for my s10, but the whole right side on my sonoma keeps not getting a good connection. might have to solder them in, but its a big pain to get that cluster out because I have a bunch of auxiliary switches attached to the switch panel. certainly not as bright as yours, but I went with what I had!

[@RobHoffmann20]

@jordo5552 they are bright, its not difficult to get use to. first time i drove at night after i installed them it took me a few minuets to adjust but its been great ever since

[@PleaseDoNotLOL]

Great video! I wish I saw this when I took out the whole dash to paint. The most difficult thing was getting the air controls back in. The wires on mine were so short from the factory, I could barely take it out, much less squish back in without pinching any wires. Thanks for the video!

[@KnuckleHeadGarage27]

I wanna know how to remove the cluster it's self . Cause I wanna paint the back wall blue factory color cause i bought a newer clsuter from junkyard an the hands are not orange anymore much an the blue part behind the speed numbers is faded

[@RobHoffmann20]

The surround is removed with screws and nuts. I think one of my other videos had a more detailed look. i'll check and link it here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGLQdZaafZV7a6M

[@KnuckleHeadGarage27]

Okay thanks I finally got it poped apart lol .

[@RobHoffmann20]

@WCOASTBIGC not to the full extent as the original back lights but i am able to dim a small amount.

[@RobHoffmann20]

its a double din. had to custom fit it tho, unless you grind, cut, and melt i don't see it fitting with the stock dash.

[@iHadWaterForDinner]

u have to do any modification to your dash to get the headunit in?? thats only a din and a hlaf right? not double?

[@raviweaver8406]

What head unit did you purchase for your S-10? I have a 1993 Sonoma that I'm looking to put a head unit into and wanted to get some ideas and knowledge. Thanks for your help.

[@RonnieSixx]

Hey Rob, Thanks for the S-10 Blazer vids, I just got a 94 and the instrument lights have the same set up and same problem. Very helpful....Thanks Again.

[@Russell9111]

Hello do you know where the fuse is for the cluster lights? Every gauge works there's just no light so would it be the bulb? I only had one bulb and everything was pretty dim! THANKS

[@1fittz]

man i like that alot. think i will do what you did but can i cut back on the number of lights you used on them strips and about how much did that cost to do that

[@RobHoffmann20]

@WCOASTBIGC Mine is stock... its in KPH. just a factory dash with blue LED lights and painted gauge backgrounds

[@nekoprotonotarious5274]

how did you wire the led strips to the stock dash light switch? I have a 93 sonoma with very dim dash lighting.

[@RobHoffmann20]

yea that would work just fine, but you have to consider, with mine i had issues due to the age of the cluster. the portion where the light makes contact was getting kind of shitty. ultimately i used the hard wired strips and tied them in to the actual switch. if you look at my original dash video i only use this type of light your looking at but i made them myself is the only difference. personally i like the 2nd time i did them more, it provided more light in the dim areas.

[@RobHoffmann20]

@chevyman071293 Thanks man. upload some videos i would love to see your S-10. maybe a video of your gauges also that would be neat to see.

[@RobHoffmann20]

thanks, i was skeptical about melting the vents but it worked out great for what i needed. i just kept telling myself i can buy a replacement bezel and no one will ever know whats back here haha.

[@jordo5552]

How's night driving with those arent they pretty bright

[@RobHoffmann20]

@poyodahoodstar The LED's i used were 12volts. the same voltage as the truck. i wired them in directly to the running lights switch. if you have any other questions feel free to ask i can make another video to try to help you out.

[@T_2_the_ravis]

Where did you wire the lights into so that way I can dim it. I'm going to do the same thing but my theme is red so I'm going to make the gauges red

[@RobHoffmann20]

Hello, I wired them into the back of the dash switch on the wire that is dimmed with the dial

[@RobHoffmann20]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3i6c6Opf7hmb5Y here's the video. Best of luck! Cheers

[@DanielReyes-pd7bx]

What odometer do you have that it says 180 on the dash is that a custom aftermarket piece or is that a from Factory

[@RobHoffmann20]

That is a factory cluster, the only difference Is I have painted the backings and installed blue lighting. That's also KPH if you dident already notice. Thanks for watching. Cheers,

[@RobHoffmann20]

its a pioneer, it required some trimming of the dash to install it nice, but it fits and looks good. was not very difficult to install.

[@Russell9111]

Thanks for the info I ripped it all apart bulbs are good idiots lights work fuses are good gauges work just no back light it's probably the circuit board so I'm just going to tap into some wires and run LEDS if you could tell me exactly what wires you used that would be very helpful thanks!

[@PleaseDoNotLOL]

Did you just use a dremel tool?

[@doncarl8734]

Wat color wired did u got power from

[@caveman66794]

yeah, your dash is nice, I watched most of you videos, I really like some of the things you did with led, after I graduate high school I actually want to get a 93 S10 Blazer, the only thing is I want it to be a 4 door with 4 wheel drive, you're bowtie idea is pretty awesome, I would like to do that, I think that I would maybe try drilling holes for each light to sit in, then glue them, leaving enough space so they illuminate as well, but I love the way you did up your Blazer man

[@rubberwoody]

is this dash compatible with the olds bravada? i want the digital cluster on my s10

[@RobHoffmann20]

The switch is for the rear wiper. if you did not have the rear wiper there would just be a blank spot there on the dash. 178 wide, 173 long, 100 high

[@no2nate]

This video was helpful in removing my instrument panel. thank you!

[@juanquintana39]

Where did you the led wires tie into, what part of the light switch panel

[@RobHoffmann20]

i have a video showing exactly where from the headlight switch a took power to energize the LED's. but i used my meter and found which wire leaving the switch is for the dash lights and used that.

[@juanquintana39]

Ahhhh ok thanks for the response lol I didn't want to mess up and have a fire ball for a truck lol

[@1FAST91SONOMA]

For anyone else curious you can tie into the light harness for the a/c controls. That's what I did for all my gauges and my a/c control panel... Ran LEDs from that plugged in connection. Also check out solder seal butt connectors if you haven't heard of them. They're incredible. No more crimping, soldering, and/or heat shrinking... They solder, shrink, and adhere in one step using a lighter, torch, or heat gun. Faster, easier, water tight connections and they're very affordable

[@matthewblalock4916]

where is the interior lights located at? I have a 93 GMC Sonoma it has a problem with the interior lights staying on all the time. any ideas?

[@RobHoffmann20]

Matthew Blalock in my case if the circuit was grounded out the lights would come on. I know I had an issue with my door switches and I had to do some repairs.

[@ThrillaBytez]

Hey man I got a 93 S10 with ac and trying to figure out the bulb sizes for the turn signal lights in the cluster do you happen to know what bulb size will fit to replace them? Also how was it so easy to pull out the ac controls in yours? I tried pulling mine out and it didnt even want to slide out 3 inches and I was scared to just pulled hard cause of breaking something

[@RobHoffmann20]

Chris Hite The indicator bulbs i dont think i ever removed them not to sure what they would be. The ac controls i believe i unscrewed the face plate from the back side using a small socket and probably turned it with pliers. I didn't want to pull mine too hard also

[@ThrillaBytez]

@@RobHoffmann20 oh okay cause I've looked to see about replacing them, and haven't found out yet about the size bulb

[@Leatherkid01]

Do you still have the blazer?

[@RobHoffmann20]

I sure do! being that its now kinda crappy weather out there the Blazer will sit until the roads are clean again. Probably in the spring.

[@Leatherkid01]

@@RobHoffmann20 nice .... dont sell it ... 😁 i have a 94 cluster if u one day wanna do an uprade if its possible 🤔

[@RobHoffmann20]

@@Leatherkid01 I most definitely have no plans to sell im far to attached at this point haha! I also never thought about swapping my cluster. I kinda like the dated style mine is. Additionally the backlight and painted gauge faces dressed it up just right for me. is cluster swapping a common mod?

[@RobHoffmann20]

i also see you chose the wedge type which i dont believe will fit your dash if its like mine, i had they twist in type. this is what i had used: on ebay- 9'' Under Car Neon Blue Light Flexible Strip 24 LED 12V

[@theloneriderzadventures]

Hey man any idea where i can purchase either new or a used entire dash for a 1986 s10 pick up with ac?

[@RobHoffmann20]

other than a scrap yard or LMC truck I'm not positive. good luck on your search

[@MrSBChevy]

you canadian? your gauges are different from mine

[@jamescdaviscodkin]

Can you do a video on fixing the speedometer

[@filthykumdumstr7190]

I'm having problems with mine too

[@RobHoffmann20]

had to make some custom brackets to bolt in the head unit and also had to melt the venting in the dash and cut the dash bezel

[@mattcook8435]

I have a single din soundstream flip out right now.. What was the size of urs again

[@RobHoffmann20]

you will have to look at previous comments... i pulled it out of there originally.

[@iHadWaterForDinner]

hahaha that venting behind makes it insanely small behind there. looks great

[@RafaelRodriguez-st1zv]

I got 1989 but my is standard not automatic will be same to replace the dash lights

[@RobHoffmann20]

I can't say if it's the same, but they do make direct swap led cluster bulbs now, so that helps simplify the process. Best of luck!

[@treyhamilton3889]

You used a LED strip or bulbs?

[@RobHoffmann20]

Trey Hamilton both eventually. Initially it was just the bulbs which i didn't really like so i added additional strips inside the cluster to make it even brighter

[@ScreamingEagleFTW]

are those leds dimmable?

[@RobHoffmann20]

I do not think they are dimmable, this was before the market was flooded with options, thinking about it I should consider a revamp of the cluster lighting. Thanks for watching. Cheers,

[@RobHoffmann20]

I cant positively answer that question. I'm really not sure. Perhaps you should contact a dealer or maybe a part supplier might know. The dash I have modified is the same one the truck was bought with from the factory. I don't see why they would over complicate things and make them all different but then again I wouldn't be surprised if they did. haha

[@nmbr1ptcrw1]

How did you do your double din conversion

[@RobHoffmann20]

In order to fit the stereo I needed to use a heat gun to modify the duct inside the dash, i made some sheet metal mounting tabs and trimmed the bezel with a dremel to match the shape of the stereo face. It wasn't difficult just took some patience

[@spookybeatz7500]

What color wire do I tie my led lights to my light panel ???

[@RobHoffmann20]

Best way to figure it out would be to use a volt meter to measure the wires. If its dash lights your looking for a wire with +12V when the lights are switched on. The color of wire may vary. It's best to check

[@spookybeatz7500]

I'm trying 2 put LED stripes like how u did I got a 93 s10 truck

[@RobHoffmann20]

Have a look at one of my other videos. Should help you out. . S10 Led Dash Power: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3i6c6Opf7hmb5Y

[@mattcook8435]

What size radio? I got a double din not knowing it wouldn't fit:/ need ur help bad man

[@RobHoffmann20]

i had to make that head unit fit... i cut and melted some of the dash to make it all work. the end result looks nice almost like it should have been there.

[@mattcook8435]

What size is the radio? And can u take a video of it

[@RobHoffmann20]

178 wide, 173 long, 100 high

[@RobHoffmann20]

Thats Awesome, im happy to hear these are useful videos. if you run across any questions/troubles give me a shout.

[@mknight6026]

I had blue but the spectrum was so damn bright for my eyes that I had to solder in a 4k ohm resistor so it barely showed. I'm actually going to out in RGBIC so it can get a rainbow flow affect

[@alego9469]

Hey man what radio did you have? And gauge pillar?

[@RobHoffmann20]

The radio is a pioneer, not positive on the model as its several years old now. The gauge pod is home made out of 1-1/2" abs pipe and some body filler

[@alego9469]

I’ve been looking for a radio for my sonoma, and that one looked good. Is it a double din? Thanks for responding. I’m going to fully restore my grandpas truck 👍

[@alego9469]

RobHoffmann20 I think the radio has the model name on the top right. Not sure if it would be to much of a pain to check? Thanks anyways 👍👍

[@RobHoffmann20]

@@alego9469 AVH P3100 DVD is the model#, i had to look over comments from other videos to find it. Truck it buried out in the cold and snow at the moment so it's a bit difficult to see in person hope that helps . Cheers!

[@alego9469]

RobHoffmann20 sick!! I did some research on it and found out it’s a double din. So i’ll be able to purchase one. Just need to find a fit kit or something. Thank you! It helped alot! And good luck with the snow. Not sure if you’re in the US but its bad up north. Best wishes 🤙

[@johnnygonzalez3057]

were can I get a 180 mph cluster like urs

[@RobHoffmann20]

Johnny Gonzalez that cluster is in KM not mph that's why it goes to 180

[@hotwheelcollector16]

Lol

[@RobHoffmann20]

Thats all the box said... just use an online converter. Regardless it had to be custom fit. Best bet would be to remove your current stereo and measure the size you have avaiable so you know what to look for.

[@nellybones7]

hey rob i gotta 86 s10 blazer, how can i get a hold of u and ask u for help ????

[@T_2_the_ravis]

When I was working on my Gauge cluster I had took them out to clean out the plate in everything when I put them back in all together like their supposed to be my fuel Gauge is stuck at a quarter of a tank and I have no speedometer

[@RobHoffmann20]

Perhaps a pin is damaged on them. it might be worth a closer look to see what could be damaged. assuming they worked prior to removal I would start with the harness that plugs into the back of the cluster, those printed circuit boards are very delicate with age.

[@RobHoffmann20]

Its a double din, i had to make the bezel fit the face of the stereo and i also had to melt and modify the venting behind the stereo to make everything fit so good. looking at it now, since it has been painted you would think that head unit would fit from factory.

[@RobHoffmann20]

it may be your bulbs have burnt out, The fuse will be under the dash on the driver side, (At least that's where mine is) If you find all your fuses are working then perhaps it's time to order some new bulbs.

[@caveman66794]

wouldn't it have been easier to install the digital dash?

[@RobHoffmann20]

so far i haven't had an issue with any of that, i would hope not. i also have blue LED lights behind my grill and i have not yet had a complaint from a police officer. If i had done something to upset them i could then see a problem potentially existing, but so far so good.

[@RobHoffmann20]

so long as it does not blind you when you drive it should be ok. if they decided to say my dash was too bright i could just remove the led strip and paint over some of the LED's to dim it. but as far as im concerned its fine.

[@johnsmith-sw7ii]

Fun putting that HVAC control back together huh???

[@RobHoffmann20]

john smith it takes some patience but it can be done. it is a pain in the butt

[@johnsmith-sw7ii]

Sure is! Good old GM engineering...lol

[@RobHoffmann20]

john smith if it was easy anyone could do it

[@xxeltio45xxf53]

takes 5min to put back lol took me 30mim to remove the whole dashboard

[@RobHoffmann20]

possibly, but i can honestly say there is no other S10 with a dash quite like mine. My other car has a digital dash and i dont really care for it. something about analog gauges i just really like.

[@caveman66794]

I thought the 93 S10 Blazers were din and a half

[@mlone7]

but you didnt show how to get the instrument cluster opened up

[@RobHoffmann20]

If i recall correctly, once all of the screws have been removed you gently pull the cluster apart. The pins from the gauges pass through the back of the cluster body, those are what you need to be careful when sliding the cluster apart

[@RobHoffmann20]

Watch the 2min 40sec part of the video, i show the reassembly process that should help you out. Thanks for watching. Cheers

[@mlone7]

@@RobHoffmann20 Thanks Rob. I figured it out and got it opened up. I had to play with is quite a bit. It was stuck on there pretty good. I'm repairing the speedo. Found some bad resistors and a cap on the circuit board that controls the speedo motor.

[@RobHoffmann20]

@@mlone7 Best of luck with your repair! Thanks again. Cheers,

[@RobHoffmann20]

no it was not hard, just take your time and it will work out nice.

[@TheFJJ8]

Their should be a way to turn that buzzing noise off

[@johnnygonzalez3057]

dammm tryen to find or a custom one in 180 mph but can't find one

[@RobHoffmann20]

Johnny Gonzalez maybe look for an after market speedo

[@CatfishingChris]

You know that terrible annoyin beep our s10s have? If you remove the cover under your steering column and look at the left side you'll see a black box....it comes out like a relay. The beep will die..only thing is remember to turn your headlights off since it cant beep to remind you.

[@johnnygonzalez3057]

I'm going with a 6.0 on my blazer and ima have to keep looken

[@drewkang34]

that bright!

[@RobHoffmann20]

yea i did, but i was very cautious regardless.

[@TheGalacticWest]

Littte red corvette - Prince

[@RobHoffmann20]

cool thanks for the advice!

[@mattcook8435]

inches man lol. If u could. Thanks a lot

[@RobHoffmann20]

I Made a video to specifically answer this, if you check out my videos you will find it. i will add a line in the description with a link to that video.

[@iHadWaterForDinner]

haha for sure

[@RobHoffmann20]

haha yea for sure

[@johnnygonzalez3057]

thanks bro

[@RobHoffmann20]

Johnny Gonzalez good luck to you!

[@jacobebrown2344]

How did you wire the LEDs to the interior lights? I have an 87 s-10 blazer