Stereo and HVAC LED Backlighting Upgrade

[@avcharged2167]

Man, I love how efficient this video is, simple and straight to the point, no long explanations! Definitely gonna use this video later on when I change my 05 Titan radio lights!

[@speedkar99]

Thanks. Glad you enjoy my video style

[@santoslaguna58]

I thought my lcd screen was out since I could not see the display, now I know that it's the bulbs that are burned out. Thanks!

[@BO0O0O0O0O0O01]

I enjoy how quick to the point this was and I’ve now learned that I can in fact replace incandescent bulbs with LED! I look forward to doing something similar with my JDM climate control!

[@speedkar99]

Glad it's useful, makes old cars feel fresh

[@scottfrench5346]

You sir, are bad ass. lot of tech know how. good vids.

[@speedkar99]

+Scott French Cool thanks

[@martyw34]

Well done again.The Green colour leaves abit to be desired.Much better with the new LEDs.Thanks,

[@speedkar99]

martyw34 Glad it has inspired you.

[@martyw34]

Looks good!

[@TaylorMadejdm1975]

Okay I guess I'll fix my radio backlighting while this laundry load runs LOL

[@redpillproductionscanada5563]

Looks so slick bro, watched this years ago and want to redo some dash lights in my new car, here i am back to your video again lmao

[@speedkar99]

I wanted to redo my Camrys dash lights but lost motivation so many years now

[@redpillproductionscanada5563]

@@speedkar99 yea i feel you on that one. Just made some custom mercury maruader headlights(and they came out great) so that gave the drive to keep going.

[@StopDropandLOL]

Looks great man! You're a smart guy! Glad to see others like Camry's too.

[@speedkar99]

+StopDropandLOL Thanks

[@d.ortega4574]

This on a LS400, *chefs kiss*

[@ganash11]

Great Job! You Have a Steady Hand, Wow! Really Liked the Video, A Little FAST But Still Great! And Last All I Can Say is MORE.

[@speedkar99]

Thanks. I'll keep that in mind for more.

[@garynair5143]

Do the LEDS dim using the master dimmer control on the dash ?

[@Killya529]

As always, best videos out there for DIYs. And just when I thought I was done for this months car projects...oh well now gotta do this. Once again, keep up the excellent work!

[@speedkar99]

Killya529 Thanks. Go for it!

[@bobbyalvarado3195]

Outstanding job 👍🏽

[@speedkar99]

+Bobby Alvarado awesome thanks!

[@MrFastFox666]

Really cool video, man. However, I'd personally just replace the radio instead of replacing the LEDs on the factory unit. My 2005 civic had a crappy radio and has crappy lights for the dash, HVAC and gear selector, so I'm replacing them with LEDs (currently waiting for them to arrive). For the radio, I got the Sony MEX5100N BT (or something like that), which has RGB Lighting. not only does it look good, but you get extra features. Still, I guess if you're satisfied with the factory radio, this is a totally legitimate solution (and cheaper, too). Good job.

[@speedkar99]

+uRiBiTo666 I don't like the ricey looks on aftermarket radios.

[@aguilayserpiente]

Masterful. When the LCD display goes out on a stereo, one replaces the display panel as you did?

[@djclown7pb]

Looks a lot nicer white tho!

[@speedkar99]

+djclown7pb it sure is nicer

[@wilescoful]

I really wish i would have watched this first. would have saved a bunch of time.

[@speedkar99]

Danté Smith I was doing this blindly too, didn't really have any DIY guides out there. Hardest thing was finding out what LED replacement to use. Which one did you use?

[@wilescoful]

I used 3528 LED strip lighting for everything. The radio was't that bad because each light does its own job. For for my air control I had to make walls so that the red didn't mix with the blue. Same for the dashboard, I want the numbers and arrows different collars. Cause a all red dash board looks lame.

[@speedkar99]

So you put in strip lighting behind the face of the buttons? Does it light up evenly? How did it clear the buttons? As you saw in my video, I simply replaced all the LEDs so the light is distributed properly and I didn't have to deal with wiring.

[@wilescoful]

The radio was simple, I just replaced the LED's the console was a little hared. Trying to keep the light even, and keep it from mixing. the dashboard was the worst, I wanted the arrows red with a blue background then reversed for the small gauges. so that was hard. but i got it and it looks great. when i finish my car i'll upload a video and share it with you. I'd love to get your feedback

[@speedkar99]

Sounds interesting, I'd like to see how it turned out. As for the gauges you'd better be off with an ES300 cluster swap: kzbin.info/www/bejne/onyQfmycq7h6mJI

[@tyelale9140]

On average how much would this cost to get done professionally

[@speedkar99]

Professionals don't exist anymore

[@MrPabsUk]

I've just been trying to do an old 80`s Alpine radio cassette with a failed (3x4mm peanut incandescent) LCD display bulb, I used a T5 B8.5D with 5050 LED & removed it from the holder, but its not working. I did reverse it, it's not polarity, I'm wondering if the circuit board is less than 12v (I kept the resistor on). You cant remove the front panel as its soldered very tightly to the main board (I don't want to be unsoldering 40+ small wires with my huge soldering iron! *** Edit: changed the LED, now its working!

[@timkebienda1809]

Is it possible to install an automatic HVAC controller in a none automatic solara?

[@MH-lx4gx]

I have a recorder, the light turns off sometimes and turns on sometimes, is this by changing the LED, the repair of the malfunction is good

[@bleikrsound6127]

Hopefully I’m in the right place to ask this Q - The LED backlight in many radios (like the walkie-talkie FRS types) have an automatic shut-off after a few seconds to save battery. Is there a simple fix to defeat the timer so the backlight stays on? I’m guessing the timer is written into the device software and can not be DIY. - Thanks!

[@TaylorMadejdm1975]

Can I mail you my climate control for my 93 LS400 Lexus and you put white LEDs in it for me...?

[@bryanlarios5511]

Great job man. What type of LED's would I have to buy for a Mazda rx-8?

[@speedkar99]

+Bryan Larios thanks. You'd have to open your radio and see what type it uses.

[@TWAN330]

Hey bro you think I can do this to the clock that sits on the dashboard it’s green? I have a 2000 Toyota Camry

[@gtafanatic6939]

No the clock is soldered

[@328bmw13]

thats cooool more videos please!

[@speedkar99]

+bigcat13 Thanks. Running out of vids, any ideas?

[@Mr1234antonio]

+speedkar99 replacing the default cd/tape player in your Toyota with a newer model with screen if possible

[@joeyp6704]

Nice!! I need to do this on my camry!

[@speedkar99]

Thanks, Go for it!

[@ScrewULew]

Your videos are great. I'm going to attempt to change the interior lights on my '02 Solara soon. Do you know if it's possible to change the color of the clock?

[@speedkar99]

You can remove the filter and it becomes orange.

[@ledmk2]

Nice

[@trevorpharoh4442]

MMD stores.ebay.com/GM-Gauge-Repair

[@ellrick]

well done video, thanks

[@speedkar99]

+ellrick glad you found it useful

[@ellrick]

I have something of an education in this field, electronics specifically not so much car stuff, but your work is very good. Is it still stressful hoping it all bolts back together after you have done this stuff 100's of times?

[@speedkar99]

+ellrick not much, the soldering is tedious so my brother helps with that.

[@HongNguyen-my5oq]

After changing to the led light, i find that it is bright for night driving.

[@speedkar99]

Peter Smith Yes, mine is bright for driving too, combined with my electrolumincent ES300 cluster I swapped in.

[@modelosaescalayotrospasati7081]

Are those leds going to work if the car has dim control? or need to be special leds

[@speedkar99]

No I think they'll work regardless, it's just voltage control

[@kevbat9760]

I want to do this to the original radio on an is300 but I don’t have soldering skills at all. Is there anyone in Fort Lauderdale Miami. That can do this?

[@Soldier1287]

voltage? what if you solder little bulbs the where the smd led goes? except I'm wondering for the dash pcb

[@speedkar99]

+Soldier1287 yes 12v

[@williamclick9771]

I have a 2000 Toyota Camry LE. I'm the 4th owner of the Camry. The original radio was removed from the in the Camry in 2002. It bit the dust. I got a new stereo receiver for my Camry. It has leds built into it. I can change the color of the leds. But due to city or state law you can't have blue or red leds shining in the cabin of the car. So I just keep the leds in the stereo receiver cool white. I want to change the a/c and heater lights to led. One the lights is burned out. I want to change all of the lights in the dashboard to led. Plus the cigarette lighter light, console shifter light, glove box light all to cool white leds lights. The ignition ring, dome light, trunk lid light has already been changed to led. The headlights have been changed to Oracle lighting V Series led headlight bulbs. They have no fan for which I like. The rest of the lights on the Camry have been changed to Sylvania Zevo Super bright leds. The only thing I don't know how to change is the lights that are in the clock of that year. I changed the Flasher to the turn signals. It works with led as well as regular bulbs. Since Camry is a silver like color I choice the cool white led bulbs. I think It'll set the Camry off. I watch your videos when they come on. Thanks for this one.

[@speedkar99]

Nice. I miss these days of customizing stuff. Now I like breaking stuff haha

[@imty8774]

Ok my 08 g35's cluster leds (some of them) keep going out and coming back momentarily. What would be the cause and can I fix it by soldering new leds? Thanks.

[@speedkar99]

+Imteyaz Yousuf seems like you have a broken solder joint on the cluster board. You'll have to remove it and examine all the contact points and then you can reflow the solder

[@imty8774]

speedkar99 - this gen of infinitis and 350Zs are notorious for this issue. I've seen several videos of people soldering new leds in them. But I have no idea if they last.

[@ff5gus]

I would of broken something

[@blainechappell5383]

I would HAVE or would've. Not "would of"

[@608portraits9]

🤣🤣🤣

[@dennismckinney9747]

Is it a fuse that lights this board, cause I can’t get power to my license plate lights either

[@devinmahon]

Yes. There are generally two fuse boxes for these Toyotas - one in the cab and one in the engine compartment. The actual fuses controlling the dash lights can be found in the cab fuse box. One will be marked “instrument cluster”, one will be marked “Dome”. There is actually another “Radio”/“Stereo” fuse but that generally powers the radio and radio lights only. Here’s the clincher: the Tail light relay (marked “TAIL”) in the engine compartment interplays with some of the cab components (turn signal system, dash light system, running lights). I had this issue. Check your fuses by replacing them with the micro fuses of appropriate voltage THAT LIGHT UP ONCE BROKEN. If the problem persists, you could check your tail light relay by replacing it ($10-$15). But most, most, most of the issues with dash lights come from the tail light system shorting (again, because the instrument cluster lights inc climate control, turn signals, tail lights all interplay). The #1 cause of dash light failure in these Toyotas is actually faulty aftermarket tow hitch hookup. Check for a loose ground if you have one. It’s because the tail light relay in the EC boosts current fed to the rear lights through a pigtail of green/white,

[@hunkyonko]

Do you by chance have a business? Would pay to have you change my stock radio to blue. I’d be glad to send you the face plate. Yes, I’m serious. I don’t have the equipment or the hands to do that detailed work (severe arthritis). Also, do you recommend a certain type of LEDs for the HVAC controls? Used an incandescent blue bulb and they are too dim and don’t throw light far enough. There are patches of white at the far edges on my 1999 Camry. Thanks in advance for any help.

[@speedkar99]

Hi, I don't have a business sorry, but wit this video you should have enough to DIY 😊

[@hunkyonko]

speedkar99 hi speedkar99! Got everything done with the switch - almost. My 3 LEDs on my radio for the on/off switch are very dim. Have checked connections and even switched LEDs. Don’t know what problem is. Can you please help? For the treble/bass/fader/balance in lower right, I have no light at all. Noticed one neg/pos pole in one of the LEDs is screwed up from when I removed the original. One of the solder points is smoked. Is there a way to fix? Can I graft a new lead in there for the damaged part? I don’t want to give up. I enjoy a challenge and your videos are great. Wish I had half your skill. Have done my whole dash in blue and changed gauge needles to red with special paint. Looks awesome! Just need to get these issues taken care of in the radio and I’m all set! The cigarette lighter light was a PITA but I did it thanks to you. And if I have to change out whole board, tell me! I don’t want to do it, would rather fix it if I can. Thanks very much for your help!

[@hunkyonko]

Did surgery on the board and it actually worked! Also had one bulb reversed in polarity. All I need to do now is replace the incandescent for the display. Have my fingers crossed.

[@BusinessMartinez]

My Solara Hvac doesnt have the LCD display. Do you think I could pull mine out and replace it with an LCD one.

[@speedkar99]

Miguel Martinez No, the manual HVAC uses wires to connect to the vents, and the auto-HVAC uses motors.

[@Soldier1287]

I tried soldering on my guage cluster pcb and only 3 light up? I used 5730 blue

[@speedkar99]

+Soldier1287 they are polarized you might have to flip them

[@Soldier1287]

oh. could not see any + or -

[@Soldier1287]

the original stock leds were green 1210/3528 Is it because they are different size? I just ordered some blue 3528

[@speedkar99]

+Soldier1287 you should test them before soldering to make sure

[@Soldier1287]

Was pain in the ass but finally did it. later will do the radio

[@74rocktiger74]

what WATT soldering iron are you using?

[@speedkar99]

+74rocktiger74 35W

[@74rocktiger74]

+speedkar99 thank you

[@mcgope]

Would this work on an 02-06 ES300?

[@speedkar99]

Joy Gope Here you go: www.clublexus.com/forums/es-1st-to-4th-gen-1990-2006/751275-diy-4es-climate-control-bulb-replacement.html For the radio I imagine it would be similar procedure, but the LED type might be different.

[@gacherumburu9958]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@RawTopShot]

Not as small as the 0603's 😂👍

[@speedkar99]

Yea those must be tiny LEDs!

[@rhpham2]

Im surprise with someone with your expertise still uses the factory radio unit as it is not very good on the older model cars.

[@speedkar99]

rhpham2 The JBL sound system in my car sounds awesome, much better than the Lexus system in my ES330 and many new cars. I don't like the tacky looks of aftermarket stereos, and I get connectivity with my AUX hack.

[@timkebienda1809]

the radio light is way outta pocket.

[@swampfox9162]

Too much detail work

[@djclown7pb]

Man I would Have just gave up and got a flash light

[@speedkar99]

+djclown7pb Haha flash light! How about changing the radio ?

[@MH-lx4gx]

Hloo man

[@wallywu5938]

To much work to do!

[@therookieentrepreneur8195]

I know right he should of just bought a aftermarket stereo

[@cefaro]

Hey dude, that is great knowledge and skills, and a lot of work. I can tell you are a pro, but why don't you get a new touch screen stereo DVD CD radio like this Pioneer AVH- X4800BS www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/DVD-Receivers/AVH-X4800BS You can buy one from Walmart for $267. It would look great on your car. I am getting one for my Ford Mustang. ps. I was looking for a video to change light bulb of climate control to blue lights to match the Pioneer head unit