absolutcq20v

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Ive replaced my seat heater switch bulbs (among other switches) about 2-3 times since I got the CQ and got sick of it today. Today, I installed an LED/resistor in both seat heater switches with minimal personal/property wounds. I snapped some pics with my Palm, so they arent great, but I think they get the idea across. (See 20v.org for the regular bulb replacement, then substitute the LED setup for the little-**** bulb)

I used a T1-3/4 1.8v, 20mA, 120mcd red LED with a 560 ohm resistor on the (+) lead of the LED. Had to trim the inside of the switch a little to get the LED/resistor to fit. Generally, not to tough to do and took about 20 min each (gettin the SOBs out and back in the dash was the most painful part). The LED is a little bit dimmer than the indancescent bulb, so I maybe shoulda used a higher mcd output. Anyhow, see pic poster for photos.

PS - Be aware not to loose the roller detent ball bearing...its DAMN small!!

quattromano

Shoulda used a 12volt LED. No problems and lites up as good as OEM

absolutcq20v

...course the only 12v red leds @ the redioshack i visited was 1.5mcd

quattro.pilot

if you need extra help and LED/Resistor information I just fixed this problem so I could offer help if you needed/wanted.

check yah later

Merkin

hehehehe

me no good at small electrical stuff

absolutcq20v

Re: i suck at soldering, too...its easier to weld stuff

absolutcq20v

...so I went on the safe side for sake of longevity. They're a hair dimmer than the OEM now, but theyre easilly readable at night; works for me.

quattro.pilot

right on. I went for longevity too, may as well do it right the "first" time