 Guage lighting update for the CSOB, Electro Luminescent illumination for your guages! |
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| Rotary'14 |
 Jan 19 2009, 08:36 PM
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Porsche Gauge illumination upgrade/modification.
For this write up I’ve used a 914 Tachometer, but the method is similar for other Porsche VDO gauges. Pointers appear dim, but this is a short coming of my camera. In real life pointers are easy to see. Tools you will need: Small flat screwdriver Scissors Soldering Iron Wire stripper Crimp tool Parts you will need: 2 wire connectors wire Small diameter heat shrink tubing Clear packaging plastic(saved from trash) Scotch tape solder 5 feet of Electro Luminesent wire 12v inverter for above wire Gauge Dis-assembly: First thing is to open up the gauge. This is done by prying at the bezel with a small screwdriver. Work around ¾ of the circumference of the gauge. It should be possible to remove the front trim bezel holding the lens in place. Beneath the lens is one or two additional bezel trim pieces (depending upon year of gauge). Examine the rear of the gauge and you should notice 3 or 4 small flat head screws. These hold the gauge mechanism in place. CAREFULLY remove the mechanism by loosening the screws, and set the mechanism aside. Attached image(s)    
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| Joe Bob |
Feb 14 2009, 12:50 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
BTW, painting the inside of the buckets, white, is a big help.....
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| Rotary'14 |
Feb 14 2009, 01:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 753 Joined: 24-April 05 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 3,977 |
I am so happy somebody else decided to give this a try!! Stratplayer,, my hat's off to you.
QUOTE(mikez @ Feb 14 2009, 10:50 AM)  BTW, painting the inside of the buckets, white, is a big help..... Hi Mr Z (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I'm sure that helps when the bulbs are in the buckets,,,, but these light wires are above the face behind the bezel and shines down on the face. -Rob (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Rotary'14 Guage lighting update for the CSOB Jan 19 2009, 08:36 PM
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Disconn... Jan 19 2009, 08:51 PM Rotary'14 And if you found the above a little too daunting,,... Jan 19 2009, 08:55 PM StratPlayer :trophy: Very good.. Jan 19 2009, 10:29 PM Dr Evil Very novel and cool! Jan 19 2009, 10:40 PM porsche913b_sp Robert, looks very good, so does it come in differ... Jan 19 2009, 11:30 PM StratPlayer Great idea and it works very well, I used the 5m o... Feb 14 2009, 11:57 AM StratPlayer jlkjlkjlk Feb 14 2009, 11:59 AM charliew Do the plastic supports just sorta stand up on the... Feb 14 2009, 12:32 PM ssstikircr Guys , WAY COOL job!! Gonna have to try t... Feb 14 2009, 01:02 PM StratPlayer I didn't use the plastic to hold the wire in p... Feb 14 2009, 01:29 PM Rotary'14 Anybody want a kit or have this done to their gaug... Sep 15 2010, 05:46 PM StratPlayer I had a chance to show how well this set up works ... Sep 15 2010, 06:39 PM
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