Anyone know of a maker white LED-based replacement interior 'lamps'?

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- Craig Ian Dewick
  
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20 years ago

Mon, Apr 5, 2004 9:34 AM

Hi everyone,

Does anyone know if there is a manufacturer who makes replacement automotive interior lamps (for reading lights, instruments, etc.) using white LED's with integral current-limiting resistors? My two C900's have very few of the internal lamps working and I really detest using filament lamps because of their high current (and consequent high heat output) and their low lifespan.

Surely there has to be a manufacturer of LED-based substitute 'lamps' around for the auto industry... Or is this an idea for a brand-new business! 8-)

Craig.

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20 years ago

Tue, Apr 6, 2004 7:35 PM

I do, and so can you! It's really very simple. I have some very nice LED instrument panel lights in my C900.

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20 years ago

Tue, Apr 6, 2004 8:08 PM

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20 years ago

Wed, Apr 7, 2004 5:20 AM

Well - this site has a lot of stuff, but nobody seems to have a replacement for the little bulbs that are behind my HVAC panel on a 1998 GM900. Since the dealer wants about $9 each for the incandescent ones, I might see if I can build an LED solution. I need to write an electronics supply house an order anyway...

-meld

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20 years ago

Wed, Apr 7, 2004 11:48 AM

jameco.com would be my first bet, if you're in the USA that is. Where are you?

Dave Hinz

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20 years ago

Fri, Apr 9, 2004 9:41 AM

Thanks very much for that pointer David. I've actually heard of Ultraleds before but they're not very well known here in Australia. They do have everything I need though.

One Australian company (Jaycar Electronics) does actually sell LED-based bayonet-mount replacement lamps for cars, but they don't have the single-LED lamps needed for dashboards, etc.

Regards,

Craig.

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