That dim and dingy Capri instrument panel
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That dim and dingy Capri instrument panel
Hi Folks.
A quick question. I know the instrument cluster bulbs (Mk 3) can be replaced with LEDs (brighter, don't run hot, straight swap). Can anyone confirm that these (please see link) are the right ones, or give me a pointer?
http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/product_info ... cts_id=525
Thanks a lot
elviz
PS - New forum looking good...
A quick question. I know the instrument cluster bulbs (Mk 3) can be replaced with LEDs (brighter, don't run hot, straight swap). Can anyone confirm that these (please see link) are the right ones, or give me a pointer?
http://www.ultraleds.co.uk/product_info ... cts_id=525
Thanks a lot
elviz
PS - New forum looking good...
It's an interesting idea.
The one problem I have found with LED bulbs is that they are very dirrectional.
The way the Capri dash works might be a problem.
There are blue caps over the bulbs and they rely on light from the sides more so than forward.
It might be ok or it might be useless.
501 is the correct bulb if you want to give it a go.
The one problem I have found with LED bulbs is that they are very dirrectional.
The way the Capri dash works might be a problem.
There are blue caps over the bulbs and they rely on light from the sides more so than forward.
It might be ok or it might be useless.
501 is the correct bulb if you want to give it a go.
Just some of what we do
Remove the blue lamp covers in the dash and replace the old clear 2W bulbs with blue 5W 501 capless bulbs, they cost around 99P for 2 you will notice the difference.
Done this on every Ford i've owned for the last 6 years
The main trouble is the blue covers harden with age go black and stop the light coming through hense the dim dash, while your at it possable clean the rehostat (sp?) dash dimmer
Done this on every Ford i've owned for the last 6 years
The main trouble is the blue covers harden with age go black and stop the light coming through hense the dim dash, while your at it possable clean the rehostat (sp?) dash dimmer
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Ok i'm a bit of a numpty when it comes to electrics, what do you mean by capless 501 bulbs, are they leds bulbs or just like the normal looking bulbs but in blue and a higher wattage? where abouts you get them from?bortaf wrote:Remove the blue lamp covers in the dash and replace the old clear 2W bulbs with blue 5W 501 capless bulbs, they cost around 99P for 2 you will notice the difference.
Done this on every Ford i've owned for the last 6 years
The main trouble is the blue covers harden with age go black and stop the light coming through hense the dim dash, while your at it possable clean the rehostat (sp?) dash dimmer
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Hello
I got mine here: https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/home.php?cat=611
Bright as you like (can see them in the daytime!) - the only thing is that the dimmer doesn't work, but a small price to pay IMO.
I got mine here: https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/home.php?cat=611
Bright as you like (can see them in the daytime!) - the only thing is that the dimmer doesn't work, but a small price to pay IMO.
Cool,thanks mate, not bothered about the dimmer switch too much, I use to have mine at full brightness anyway Did you go for the single LED or 4 cluster type?elviz wrote:Hello
I got mine here: https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/home.php?cat=611
Bright as you like (can see them in the daytime!) - the only thing is that the dimmer doesn't work, but a small price to pay IMO.
Keeping The Legend Alive ! ....