I am assuming that this info is accurate concerning the instrument cluster & HVAC for an 03 Lancer ES. More than likely this will apply to Lancers up to 2006/7. Can anyone on here confirm this?

 

Yeah that's semi accurate. I did my HVAC and instrument cluster, I did them all in blue. You wanna get the high power ones they make or you will barely see them. I believe I used the same bulbs for HVAC as I did for the cluster. If you change colors for the cluster, you just have to remove the filter paper where your mileage readout is. I had to use a razor blade to notch the neo wedge back a little so they would lock in place. I might still have a bulb I ordered laying around if you want me to verify the ones I ordered. I could post a pic too

 

I've been looking into doing leds in the gauges, hvac, the Cig and everything. I have an 02 oz. Any help would b awesome. Are the ones on superbright website the ones I should go with? I've seen that website name thrown arounr but haven't heard how well they work.

 

It would be great if you can. It's weird that a few people have done this mod & can't really share accurate info. In the "How To" section there is some info but the correct sized bulb wasn't used. The bulbs were removed from the socket that they were purchased in and placed in the ones that connect to the cluster and HVAC.

 

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/i...r,NEO5,21,229:

these are the neo5 bulbs, they will work in the cluster and I'm 99% sure that I used the same bulbs in the HVAC. You want to get the High Power ones because the regular ones barely illuminate the cluster, I know because I ordered those 1st.

You will have to trim the part that locks it into the cluster though. You will see what I mean when you get them. You won't be able to screw it to lock in place. You will need to keep trimming each side so that the bulb can screw into place. So you might want to get an extra bulb or 2 just in case you mess up. Be careful that you don't take too much off because you want them to lock into place tight and secure. I had a loose one I ended up having to replace. But I have had these in my lancer for around 5yrs with no problem. I'll post a pic from my cell in a few minutes. If you need any advice when you get them, just ask. I wanna say I need 3 for the cluster and 2 for HVAC

 

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That looks MUCH better then the stock lighting. I think you just gave me something to do when I have a bit of free time.

 

Aw man that looks sweet. I wish I knew you could do this when I had my 03 Rally. Do you find that the A/C and rear vent buttons get stuck? I had that problem on mine.

 

I haven't had any problems with any of the HVAC at all. It was a pain in the *** to get to the bulbs to change those ones

 

Nice man, I really apptreciate this info. Thanks for clearing things up.

 

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