Dimmable LED Dash Lights
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04/03/20 10:42 AM
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Anyone know where to find LED 194 bulbs that are actually dimmable so that they can be used as dash lights? I'm currently putting the gauge pod together for my Coronet and I'd like to replace all the bulbs with LEDs while it's out and easiest to do.
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Re: Dimmable LED Dash Lights
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04/03/20 11:08 AM
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On my boat I purchased a special dimer for LED lights. Not an easy way to integrate into our old mopars. May need to bypass and hide the LED dimmer under the dash.
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Re: Dimmable LED Dash Lights
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04/03/20 07:38 PM
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https://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/miniature-wedge-base/filter/Cross_Reference_Number,194,21,201:
Used these in several Mopars. They plug right in and are dimmable via the stock headlight switch. Use same color LED as the lens in the dash Jim
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Re: Dimmable LED Dash Lights
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04/04/20 07:23 AM
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https://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/miniature-wedge-base/filter/Cross_Reference_Number,194,21,201:
Used these in several Mopars. They plug right in and are dimmable via the stock headlight switch. Use same color LED as the lens in the dash Jim I used these in my 1970 Monte Carlo as well, plug and play with nothing additional. They dim, but a bit "choppy" compared to standard bulbs. They don't dim smooth, but do dim. Once they get so low, they turn off vs barely on like standard ones. Not sure if that explains it. I will see if I can get them to load onto youtube and share a link. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzOk5IRf_-jk8kBf1kQ38UwInstead of two separate links, here's my videos that are public. One shows on to off and another off to on. Bulb on left is standard and the other console and pod bulbs are LED. LED are way brighter for sure.
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Re: Dimmable LED Dash Lights
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04/05/20 01:20 AM
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This is false. LEDs are Not all created equal! I have a factory 1970 dimmer in my Superbee and LED dash bulbs from superbrightleds.com and they dim perfectly smooth from dim to bright with zero stepping. I recommend going with the blue colored bulbs for the dimmable lights, red for brake, green for blinkers etc. the brightness is so much more intense that the white ones bleed through the lenses and make the colors look pale.
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Re: Dimmable LED Dash Lights
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04/05/20 07:41 AM
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https://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/miniature-wedge-base/filter/Cross_Reference_Number,194,21,201:
Used these in several Mopars. They plug right in and are dimmable via the stock headlight switch. Use same color LED as the lens in the dash Jim Of the eleven shown, which style did you use? With the choice of varying intensities and brightness I'd hate to re-invent the wheel!!
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Re: Dimmable LED Dash Lights
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04/05/20 08:25 AM
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This is false. LEDs are Not all created equal! I have a factory 1970 dimmer in my Superbee and LED dash bulbs from superbrightleds.com and they dim perfectly smooth from dim to bright with zero stepping. I recommend going with the blue colored bulbs for the dimmable lights, red for brake, green for blinkers etc. the brightness is so much more intense that the white ones bleed through the lenses and make the colors look pale. I wasn't aware of that. Nice.
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