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October 28th 2004, 09:30
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Dash warning lights???
Hey just got an autometer 5 inch speedo, problems now what lights to use for my dash warning lights and where to get them from. Have looked in my local electrical shop and they all look nasty, after something modern that isnt going to look out of place. as far as i know i need the indicator warning light - green, the high beam warning - blue, the alternator idiont light - red and the oil pressure idiot light also red
Also any suggestions as to where to put them in the dash? really dont want to cut any more holes in the dash. Was thinking g using another autometer dash pod and mounting it in there??? Adam 
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October 28th 2004, 10:54
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Do you mean underdash pod? That would work, but the speaker panel may be a better place in terms of visiability.
I agree that all the standard incandescent panel mount bulbs I've seen are too bulky. You could use panel mount LED's, but watch out for the generator light. If you have an internally regulated alternator like I do, make sure the LED can pass enough current to initiate the field or the alterantor won't turn on when the engine is running (idiot light stays on). I'm not sure if a little LED would work with a generator, but probably not since they all use a regulator to kick them on. I worked around my problem with the LED by using a relay to turn on the LED. Wiring the LED in parrallel to the regulator wire may also work (tried it, but had it wired wrong. have'nt tried it the right way yet).
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October 28th 2004, 15:17
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Quote:
 Can you remember the Triumph Dolomite or the 2500 ? on the dash there was a seperate display for all of the warning lights, you could maybe use that or to make it a little more modern use some coloured gel (similar to what Vauxhall used on the MkII Astra GTE dash) over the top of the dolly styled dial. I hope this helps you find a solution. Rob.
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October 28th 2004, 22:39
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Another idea
You could cut out a small portion of the side guage panel, cut a small piece of plexiglass/lexan or similar material to fit the hole, mount the cheesy lights behind that, and then paint the plexiglass in all but a small area where the light would shine through. Maybe even use that smoked tailight paint.
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October 29th 2004, 04:28
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right good ideas guys
BUT the dash in my bug is smoothed, so no speaker vents unfortunatly. Would LEDS need resistors? i was thinking of dismatling the autometer speedo and drilling some holes for the LEDS what you think? I reckon it could go either way, look good or really bad!! Adam
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November 9th 2004, 16:06
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thats what im going to use on my 1303
dont know what to do with the brake light though http://www.demon-tweeks.com/catalogu...RT&from=search demon tweeks are located in the uk Chris
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