Led replacement for indicators on top of dash

[ilvtoride]

Hey all I have not run into many issues till now. I just replaced windshield motor and broke my leds I mounted on top of dash so they would reflect in windshield. Anyone know where I can get these? I have been searching for these and thought someone on this forum put the tech and link to leds with leads attached.
Thanks in advance. I’ll keep looking.
Paul.

 

[Obo]

Do you have a photo? I've never seen LED's in the dash to reflect in the windscreen.

Assuming they are just regular 12v LED's mounted thru the dash you should be able to find ones many places. You'd want ones about the same size I'd imagine to properly fit in the holes you have drilled. If it's something stick on perhaps if we see it can we can help you find a place to buy replacements.

 

[Mellow]

ACL Laser Turn Signal Reminder Thingy!!! | Lighting / Visibility

Ok,,, I,,, S U C K,,, at remembering to turn off my blinkers... I had a BMW just before returning to a ST-1300 and the BMW had canceling blinker thingy's that worked perfectly... Now??? Back on the ST??? Ok,,, I confess,,, I was not even USING my turn signals most of the time so as not to look...

www.st-owners.com

 

[ilvtoride]

ACL Laser Turn Signal Reminder Thingy!!! | Lighting / Visibility

Ok,,, I,,, S U C K,,, at remembering to turn off my blinkers... I had a BMW just before returning to a ST-1300 and the BMW had canceling blinker thingy's that worked perfectly... Now??? Back on the ST??? Ok,,, I confess,,, I was not even USING my turn signals most of the time so as not to look...

www.st-owners.com

Thanks Mellow. I couldn’t search well on my phone.

 

[Obo]

So for those of you who checked out the linked post, you likely found that link on it to page with the LED's is no more.

Fear not, for the sleuthing power of the internet lives on and well, here's the page

Single LED Lights

web.archive.org

I doubt the part numbers or prices are valid now 14 years later....

I'm guessing you want something like these then...

Oops, don't buy these exact ones as they are 3.5v not 12v models!

5mm Green LED - 510 nm - T1 3/4 LED with 360 Degree Viewing Angle - Green LED (360 degree)

Green 5mm through hole LED. Features 200mcd and 510nm wavelength. This unique LED has a diffuser coating which emits green light in all directions, 360 degrees around, from end and bottom, just like a filament bulb. Component LEDs are sensitive electronic devices and require some knowledge of...

www.superbrightleds.com

5mm Blue Through Hole LED - 462 nm - T1 3/4 LED w/ 360 Degree Viewing Angle - Blue LED (360 degree)

Blue through hole 5mm LED. Features 800 millilumens and 462nm wavelength. This unique LED has a diffuser coating which emits blue light in all directions, 360 degrees around, from end and bottom, just like a filament bulb. Component LEDs are sensitive electronic devices and require some...

www.superbrightleds.com

8mm Red LED - 625 nm - 360 Degree Viewing Angle - Red LED (360 degree)

Red 8mm through hole LED features 2500 millilumens and 625nm wavelength. This unique LED has a diffuser coating which emits Red light in all directions, 360 degrees around, from end and bottom, just like a filament bulb. Component LEDs are sensitive electronic devices and require some knowledge...

www.superbrightleds.com

Whatever you get just ensure it comes with a bezel and is at least the diameter of your existing holes.

If it was me and just one died I'd replace both, just so the LED's are visually the same.

 

[mjc506]

beware! Those don't take 12V (well, they will, but then they lose their magic smoke...) You'll either need to add an appropriate resistor, or just grab a ready made 12V LED (the Bay of E has plenty, search "5mm 12V led" and look for a bezel too if you like)

 

[Erdoc48]

One other idea that I use on both STs is this:

Buy 2nd Gen Side Emitting Headlight LED Strips Online

With the Side Emitting Ribbon LED Strip, the LED shines parallel with the circuit board. Our Headlight LED Strips are IP67 rating, waterproof.

www.oznium.com

I run them just inside the mirror housing and they easily connect to the existing wiring of the indicator. It’s not possible to not see these and even better, the person behind you can see them as well.





These are old pics using older strips. The Oznium have more LEDs per strip and can be cut to size. They are self adhesive (but I used a little Gorilla Glue as well, just a couple or small drops as needed)

if you want to see a video, PM your email and I can send a quick video to you with them in action.

 

[ddemair]

One other idea that I use on both STs is this:

Buy 2nd Gen Side Emitting Headlight LED Strips Online

With the Side Emitting Ribbon LED Strip, the LED shines parallel with the circuit board. Our Headlight LED Strips are IP67 rating, waterproof.

www.oznium.com

I run them just inside the mirror housing and they easily connect to the existing wiring of the indicator. It’s not possible to not see these and even better, the person behind you can see them as well.

These are old pics using older strips. The Oznium have more LEDs per strip and can be cut to size. They are self adhesive (but I used a little Gorilla Glue as well, just a couple or small drops as needed)

if you want to see a video, PM your email and I can send a quick video to you with them in action.

This is what I've done also. I've been told they are really visible when I use my turn signals, but my real reason for installing them was to serve as a reminder to turn the signal off. They work very well for that too.

I actually had added top-of-dash LEDs to serve as a reminder, but I forgot to reconnect them the last time I did some electrical work. I don't miss them since the side emitting LEDs work so well.