Installing Cluster Dimmer

Subject: Installing Cluster Dimmer Thu Feb 16, 2012 3:32 pm

Hey guys, new to the forum here.

So my corolla came with a coin slot in the place where the dimmer for the instrument display should be
got hold of a dimmer for the car, popped it into place, but cant seem to find the plug to hook it into.
Anyone done this before or know what I need to do?

Also: Anyone know of any shops in NZ that sell LED kits to replace the bulbs?

Cheers

Subject: Re: Installing Cluster Dimmer Thu Feb 16, 2012 6:38 pm

Hey LEDs will counter the dimmer's functionality, since they need a different approach. However fitting the dimmer won't be hard. You have to look for a small connector with a wire looped from one pin to the other... Smile

Subject: Re: Installing Cluster Dimmer Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:42 pm

The plug that goes into the back of the dimmer was missing (not sure if it was ever there), so I cut the 12V line to the 3 dash lights and soldered the dimmer in between.

What needs to be done to replace the dash bulbs with LEDs?

Subject: Re: Installing Cluster Dimmer Fri Feb 17, 2012 12:45 am

You need to recalculate the different resistances of the dimmer switch and make sure you don't blow your LED's...

Subject: Re: Installing Cluster Dimmer Fri Feb 17, 2012 5:32 pm

i also didn't have the connecter in my 2.0D but i managed to solder the direct current wires going to the meter in the switch.and about the led s the dimmer works but it will not work the way you're expecting.ive tried it on my led meter it didn't give much difference in the lighting.if u want my advice it change the bulbs and put it different color bulbs

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