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Is there any issue with using all LED's in the instrument cluster EXCEPT on the turn signal indicator lights? Can I mix the two safely? I'm aware that I won't be able to dim.
 

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I just did mine I replaced only the ones that illuminate the panel with LEDs,the others I left original. Be sure to test the bulbs before you put everything back together. P.S. mine are dimmable.
 

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I just did mine I replaced only the ones that illuminate the panel with LEDs,the others I left original. Be sure to test the bulbs before you put everything back together. P.S. mine are dimmabl

I just did mine I replaced only the ones that illuminate the panel with LEDs,the others I left original. Be sure to test the bulbs before you put everything back together. P.S. mine are dimmable.
Are they the wafer style?
 

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Is there any issue with using all LED's in the instrument cluster EXCEPT on the turn signal indicator lights? Can I mix the two safely? I'm aware that I won't be able to dim.
From my experience they dont dim but my blue isn't bright so its perfect
 

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From my experience they dont dim but my blue isn't bright so its perfect
That looks nice. I'd be interested to see a setup with red as well. What type of led did you use?
 

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I’ll try to get a pic /info on the bulb sometime tomorrow. I used ice blue bulbs.
 

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Do you have a photo with them lit up at night?
 

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There is a simple / cheap stock relay swap that works perfectly with LEDs (flashers, etc). Was a big write up on it that I (unbelievably) cannot find ATM....but I did order the relay so will check out its PN and post it. Maybe that will lead me to the article.
 

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There is a simple / cheap stock relay swap that works perfectly with LEDs (flashers, etc). Was a big write up on it that I (unbelievably) cannot find ATM....but I did order the relay so will check out its PN and post it. Maybe that will lead me to the article.
I thought that was for flashing LEDs only
 

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You said 'except the turn signal indicator lights'.....this was the round relay that allows them to work also. Guy that did it had it in a Chevy Caprice - same fuse panel - and it all worked fine.....dash, indicators, etc. I mentioned it because they can all be LED and work fine - thats my plan anyways.

As far as dimmable LED dash lights - probably on a different relay.
 

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I don't want the indicator lights super bright
 

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I forgot about this thread lol. Here are a couple of photos with the cheapo LEDs 6 beans on eBay
 

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