DIY-Changing Clock/HVAC LEDs on FR-S

[Blackrsx]

Originally Posted by FR-Slide

So the airbag lights are LEDs and not bulbs?

Which means for a swap of the knobs, clock and airbag stuff, i'd need 2 oznium bulbs and ~15 SMDs?

In the last picture I posted, the two left LEDs are for the airbag lights. 3rd one is seatbelt, which is already red but doesn't match the new LEDs 100% so I swapped that out too. Middle is the emergency flashers, which again is also already red but doesn't match 100% so I swapped that too. And the last four are for the clock. 8 SMDs for this, 5 SMDs for the fan speed control, two 5mm flat wide angle LEDs for the ac and mode controls. So total is 15.

Good luck if you try it.

[FR-Slide]

Originally Posted by Blackrsx

In the last picture I posted, the two left LEDs are for the airbag lights. 3rd one is seatbelt, which is already red but doesn't match the new LEDs 100% so I swapped that out too. Middle is the emergency flashers, which again is also already red but doesn't match 100% so I swapped that too. And the last four are for the clock. 8 SMDs for this, 5 SMDs for the fan speed control, two 5mm flat wide angle LEDs for the ac and mode controls. So total is 15.

Good luck if you try it.

Ah, ok that's what I thought but was not sure. I'll be going white, actually, so the red in the hazards and seatbelt is fine with me. I'll still pick up ~15-20 or whatever the pack is on ebay/amazon, just to have spares.

So you used LED+resistors for the AC stuff instead of the Oznium bulbs?

[Blackrsx]

Originally Posted by FR-Slide

Ah, ok that's what I thought but was not sure. I'll be going white, actually, so the red in the hazards and seatbelt is fine with me. I'll still pick up ~15-20 or whatever the pack is on ebay/amazon, just to have spares.

So you used LED+resistors for the AC stuff instead of the Oznium bulbs?

Correct. I used LEDs with resistors for the AC. Reason why I went red is because I Also wanted the gushes red.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=58207

[sirisvirus]

Where would I find these bulbs in blue? I really want to do this but I'm afraid of getting the wrong ones.


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[boredom.is.me]

Changed EVERYTHING. The lights on the buttons are red. The surround is white. The clock bar and stuff are all red.
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[xbb1024]

Has anyone yet attempted to move the warning indicators to a new location? I need the space to install my own LCD display.

[DustinS]

Did this and When I tested them, the hazard button works. I was messing with some blinkers the other day and wanted both to go off. I hit the hazards button... and nothing happened. Anyone else have your hazards button die? Looks like I need to rip back into it :/

[Sportsguy83]

What are the highest quality LEDs for the center console? Links?

Thanks.

BRZ Limited HVAC, only looking for the knobs and bottom "aircraft like" buttons.

[xFury]

Anyone know where I can order those twist LED for the FRS HVAC? Not sure what they're called. Looking to get a high quality white or blue LED.

[ZionsWrath]

Anyone got pics for this DIY? Or know if this is in the service manual?

I have to replace my hvac controls hoping to get pics but i can probably work with the text.

[eggncheese]

Just completed this using t4 neo-wedge bulbs for the Mode and Temp selector. Just shoved em in and they worked perfectly. Super cheap. I got mine from eBay (6 for $5 or something). No need for specific ozium or whatever bulbs. They're available in all sorts of colors. Message me if you have any questions.

[Camotec]

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[tina144]

HI, IM PRETTY NEW TO THE FRS CLUB FORUM, AS WELL AS THE PARTS I MAY NEED... ANYWAY, I HATE THE OEM CLOCK THATS ALREADY STOCKED IN MY CAR.. I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE IT OUT (BY AUTO TECH) BUT MY QUESTION IS WHICH CLOCKS CAN BE REPLACED FOR THE FRS 2015? I FEEL LIKE IVE BEEN LOOKING EVERYWHERE AND I STILL CANNOT FIND ANY CLOCKS THAT CAN BE AN UPGRADED DETAIL/PART ADDED TO MY CAR.. ANY SUGGESTIONS? -KRISTINE

[JeremyR]

Originally Posted by tina144

HI, IM PRETTY NEW TO THE FRS CLUB FORUM, AS WELL AS THE PARTS I MAY NEED... ANYWAY, I HATE THE OEM CLOCK THATS ALREADY STOCKED IN MY CAR.. I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE IT OUT (BY AUTO TECH) BUT MY QUESTION IS WHICH CLOCKS CAN BE REPLACED FOR THE FRS 2015? I FEEL LIKE IVE BEEN LOOKING EVERYWHERE AND I STILL CANNOT FIND ANY CLOCKS THAT CAN BE AN UPGRADED DETAIL/PART ADDED TO MY CAR.. ANY SUGGESTIONS? -KRISTINE

Are you looking to upgrade to a different style clock? Unfortunately, there are no off the shelf aftermarket clocks available.

Your best option would be to have something custom made, but unless you are dead set on a different clock, it would be be more expensive than worth while.

A few people have removed the clock entirely and replaced it with other items, like a digital meter.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1967205


But other than that, sad to say, you are probably stuck with the clock.


PS: Please don't type in all caps