I know this video is 4 years old but I'm trying to do this to my Mazda 6 2010. would you be able to tell me how you did the extra added led strip around the cluster to make it shine around referencing 10:37
It's a bit hard to explain but I'll try. First I installed a LED strip for the full length of the metal part that is located under the cluster (min 0:14) than I trimmed the cover (min 0:06) for the full length at the base (less 1/4"), that way the light beam will go through the gap without showing the led bulbs.
I drove one day without the clear cover so that I can adjust the needles. For the speedometer I used the gps speed to adjust, for the tachometer I measured the rpm before (around 800) and adjusted to 800 right after- whit the engine on. For the gas, I anjusted to same off position as initial. I could also compare with another Mazda for verification. If the needles are loose, you can add a drip of super glue, but only after you are completelly satisfied with the readings.
Hello, my friend. I'm interested in swapping the face of my 2012 Mazda 3 cluster gauge (the plastic sheet with needles), without replacing the entire cluster, which requires reprogramming. I'm wondering if your mileage was saved somewhere after you unplugged the cluster from all wires? Is it a plug and play if I want to do so?
The mileage hasn't changed! In the video I forgot to take a photo before and after, so I took a photo of another car with the original colors. That's why the mileage is different.
While Dismantling the dashboard like that one will be praying and fasting that it works successfully, otherwise you be saying goodbye to the red one for good....or worse be wishing that the old red one comes on even if its just half of it after the unsuccessful attempt...
Quick question after watching your video: I took out my instrument cluster from my 2009 Mazda 6 and when I put it all back together the instrument arrows on the 4 items, fuel, temp, speed, tach does not seem to line up right. They come right out and basically go right back in and I figured once you start driving they would just adjust but it dont look like they are, any suggestions? Nothing really appears broken. You did yours with no issues so how did you reconnect the dash arrows. Thanks.
I had an issue with the speedometer. I drove the vehicle with the cluster connected and without the glass, which gave me the option to manually adjust the speedometer in comparison with the speed recorded by a GPS device. All the other gauges have to be logically reinstalled. For example, see my video at 10:34. The tachometer is below 0 when the engine off. Rotate to stay at 0 when the engine is off. For gas tank, fill the tank to full, then manually adjust it to full. You only have to do this once.
@@darnellwoods5580My issue happened back in the summer of 2023, I took the cluster apart to mess with a light and messed up the calibration. I had to get a new cluster all together. I will share that place with you if you need me to? You can't take those medal thin rods that go into the instrument cluster circuit board and connect to the actual needles that show your temp and speed out. Once they come out it messes up the calibration and your screwed. Not sure how the guy in the video was able to as he would have clearly messed up his calibration and you can't fix it no matter what. I have tried everything on my own. I think on cars that are like 2007 or newer you can't do that too. Not sure the year exactly but older ones like early 2000s and before you can without an issue, I believe.
Forget these lame comments, I think that looks pretty bad ass and if only I had confidence to solder my display like that. I'd probably burn it and it'll never work the same. very good work bro. I have Blue LED strips in my 04 M6 and the red interior kinda throws things off a bit. Awesome job again dude!
Well 5 years has passed and I’ve gotten very good with a soldering iron now. I have an instrument cluster from the junk yard and I’m going to drop in some fresh leds. For my 04 mazda 6. Thanks for the inspiration.
Hi, I am John, actually I have a 2008 Mazda 3 and I need to replace the cluster for other one that is available at Ebay, and my concern is If I need to reprogram it. The reason that I have to replace it is because someone turned off the airbag light with a screwdriver and my car has an annoying noise every 30 seconds.
You could first try to find the buzzer and have it removed from the motherboard. The new cluster that you will get from Ebay might actually show the mileage of that cluster (in miles or kms) - I think that's the only issue.
I have a question! When you remove the needles from the cluster, is there some sort of trick, or are you just forcing it? It looks like you struggle a bit with the fourth on. When I fiddled around with mine, they weren't coming loose, and I don't want to force anything unless I am sure that that is the thing to do. Thank you for the video!
My Mazda 3 08 already has a stock Bluetooth navi system installed on the dash. So where you put your navi/radio, I'd still have the radio. So if I did this, it would still be red. Is there a way around the radio area to change the leds to blue?
Emil Carlover oh ok. I won't be doing this for some time. But I might take the radio out for another reason so when I Do, I'll look for the LEDs. Thanks.
I personally wouldn't recommend doing it this way. By taking the gauges needles out with that metal pins they sit on you're messing up motors which is why they don't show correctly again. Even if you re-adjust them they will still be iffy. Just do the speedo test (ruclips.net/video/-cF8Y3cjM1o/видео.html) and you'll find out. Sadly I haven't seen your video before I messed up mine, especially fuel and coolant temp would not show correctly no matter how many times I tried to re-adjust them. I had to get a second hand speedo and I replaced the motors, but I was careful not to remove those metal pins with plastic needles, however one still came out. It just look that they were not design to be disassembled. It all works well for me now and the gauges show correctly but when I do the speedo test the one that came out does not pass the test as it doesn't go all the way to the end of scale as it should. However it does show the speed correctly as I checked with my sat nav. Anyhow, I would still not recommend messing up with the clocks on those Mazda's unless you really have to.
How can i find out what exact plcc2 led i need for cluster ? Bc some plcc2 has different numbers. I was thinking they all the same because its plcc2 . Thank you
I have a 2007 Mazda CX-7 & I want to change out my dash lights from amber to blue. The dealership wants a small fortune to do it for me. Is there a way to buy a circuit board already equipped with blue LED's that I can install? I'm too afraid to try replacing them myself & I don't know of anyone that knows how to do it for me either. I'm SO tired of looking at the amber lights in my dash because they seem harsh vs the serene feeling you get with blue. I just don't want to spend a fortune doing this. Any suggestions? I figured out how to disassemble the cluster gauges & put it back together. I'm just not willing to monkey with the circuit board because with my luck I'd destroy it somehow.
Jeanie Sorkin i think you can templates, it can change the looks but it wont be the exact same but i would go with templates for easy replacemnts, its basically the top sticker that displays the numbers and everything else .
@pitulicecosmin5381 No! The problem is that once removed, they have to be recalibrated I had to drive my car without the cluster screen and manually adjust the needles, as was almost impossible to insert them back in the same spot. Perhaps mark the position of the needle and its position in the housing
Y'all shouldn't even try this, I've taken needles off the gauges before and after that they wouldnt work anymore. It's pretty clear on the (before and after) photos the needle on the rpm is offset I'm sure it doesnt work anymore
The cluster needs recalibration. One way to do it is to drive the vehicle with the cluster without the protective glass and adjust the needles as necessary. Speedometer and tachometer were off for me and I had them adjusted in one day. The photos are from two different vehicles. Check my video called :"Bumper diffuser and dual Magnaflow exhaust" min.11:33 up to see it in action.
I drove one day without the clear cover so that I can adjust the needles. For the speedometer I used the gps speed to adjust, for the tachometer I measured the rpm before (around 800) and adjusted to 800 right after- whit the engine on. For the gas, I adjusted to same off position as initial. I could also compare with another Mazda for verification.
LOL! The blue setup is from my car and the red is from my sister's, Identical cars when initially purchased. Few of my videos are made on her car, like Eagle eye fog lights led installation.
Even when I like the bravery, I disliked the way you 1) Remove cluster withour Remove battery 2) pry off those needles 3) put Blue light, IMHO is the worst color for night.
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Looks easy enough. My gauges aren't working so I may be looking at an entire replacement. Thank you for this video
This is a bit more labor intensive undertaking than I think I can do on my own! Sheesh! But it looks amazing! Great job.
wow that turned out really good. I always wondered how to replace those leds.
redish is better ,Especially when you drive long hours. It's better on your eyes There's a reason why it's the stock color
I know this video is 4 years old but I'm trying to do this to my Mazda 6 2010. would you be able to tell me how you did the extra added led strip around the cluster to make it shine around referencing 10:37
It's a bit hard to explain but I'll try. First I installed a LED strip for the full length of the metal part that is located under the cluster (min 0:14) than I trimmed the cover (min 0:06) for the full length at the base (less 1/4"), that way the light beam will go through the gap without showing the led bulbs.
Hello there, i want replace some bulbs on a Mazda 6 2003 dash, are they soldered to? Best regards
Good video, made it much easier for me
Do you know The LED Ref. Values (Voltage - 3V-3,4V, IF=20mA, 25mA)? Voltage of LED is 3V or 12V? Both of them can be In PLCC Socket.
hey i did it on mine and now the needies on my gauges are all out of place how did u line yours back up
I drove one day without the clear cover so that I can adjust the needles. For the speedometer I used the gps speed to adjust, for the tachometer I measured the rpm before (around 800) and adjusted to 800 right after- whit the engine on. For the gas, I anjusted to same off position as initial. I could also compare with another Mazda for verification. If the needles are loose, you can add a drip of super glue, but only after you are completelly satisfied with the readings.
By any chance do you have a video on what to check to get the exterior door mirrors working... i've checked fuses cant find a relay (if one)
Hello, my friend. I'm interested in swapping the face of my 2012 Mazda 3 cluster gauge (the plastic sheet with needles), without replacing the entire cluster, which requires reprogramming. I'm wondering if your mileage was saved somewhere after you unplugged the cluster from all wires?
Is it a plug and play if I want to do so?
The mileage hasn't changed! In the video I forgot to take a photo before and after, so I took a photo of another car with the original colors. That's why the mileage is different.
Hi I'm wondering will the lights in the steering wheel change colour too or do they have a blub of there own to change
While Dismantling the dashboard like that one will be praying and fasting that it works successfully, otherwise you be saying goodbye to the red one for good....or worse be wishing that the old red one comes on even if its just half of it after the unsuccessful attempt...
Quick question after watching your video: I took out my instrument cluster from my 2009 Mazda 6 and when I put it all back together the instrument arrows on the 4 items, fuel, temp, speed, tach does not seem to line up right. They come right out and basically go right back in and I figured once you start driving they would just adjust but it dont look like they are, any suggestions? Nothing really appears broken. You did yours with no issues so how did you reconnect the dash arrows. Thanks.
I had an issue with the speedometer. I drove the vehicle with the cluster connected and without the glass, which gave me the option to manually adjust the speedometer in comparison with the speed recorded by a GPS device. All the other gauges have to be logically reinstalled. For example, see my video at 10:34. The tachometer is below 0 when the engine off. Rotate to stay at 0 when the engine is off. For gas tank, fill the tank to full, then manually adjust it to full. You only have to do this once.
I'm having this issue as well, my temp gauge wont read correctly any points on how to get that back right?
@@darnellwoods5580My issue happened back in the summer of 2023, I took the cluster apart to mess with a light and messed up the calibration. I had to get a new cluster all together. I will share that place with you if you need me to? You can't take those medal thin rods that go into the instrument cluster circuit board and connect to the actual needles that show your temp and speed out. Once they come out it messes up the calibration and your screwed. Not sure how the guy in the video was able to as he would have clearly messed up his calibration and you can't fix it no matter what. I have tried everything on my own. I think on cars that are like 2007 or newer you can't do that too. Not sure the year exactly but older ones like early 2000s and before you can without an issue, I believe.
Forget these lame comments, I think that looks pretty bad ass and if only I had confidence to solder my display like that. I'd probably burn it and it'll never work the same. very good work bro. I have Blue LED strips in my 04 M6 and the red interior kinda throws things off a bit. Awesome job again dude!
Well 5 years has passed and I’ve gotten very good with a soldering iron now. I have an instrument cluster from the junk yard and I’m going to drop in some fresh leds. For my 04 mazda 6. Thanks for the inspiration.
@@crazyeye1 damn, what an update! How did it go?
Hi, I am John, actually I have a 2008 Mazda 3 and I need to replace the cluster for other one that is available at Ebay, and my concern is If I need to reprogram it. The reason that I have to replace it is because someone turned off the airbag light with a screwdriver and my car has an annoying noise every 30 seconds.
You could first try to find the buzzer and have it removed from the motherboard. The new cluster that you will get from Ebay might actually show the mileage of that cluster (in miles or kms) - I think that's the only issue.
Oye amigo! Buen trabajo, pregunto como salen esos autoestereos con pantalla para el mazda 6, en audio y calidad?
Buenísimos!
I have a question! When you remove the needles from the cluster, is there some sort of trick, or are you just forcing it? It looks like you struggle a bit with the fourth on. When I fiddled around with mine, they weren't coming loose, and I don't want to force anything unless I am sure that that is the thing to do.
Thank you for the video!
+David Bailey these were very stuck! have to pull hard!
Or use a fork it works great
My Mazda 3 08 already has a stock Bluetooth navi system installed on the dash. So where you put your navi/radio, I'd still have the radio. So if I did this, it would still be red. Is there a way around the radio area to change the leds to blue?
You have to take the radio apart, screw after screw and you'll get to the LED s. The LED s for the buttons are not far, right behind the front cover.
Emil Carlover oh ok. I won't be doing this for some time. But I might take the radio out for another reason so when I Do, I'll look for the LEDs. Thanks.
Как сделать чтобы при сборке приборки стрелки не дергались при включении зажигания?
Anyone looking to do this, don’t. It messed up my needles.
Did you ever figure out how to fix them
Im sure VW golfs used to allow you to do this on a settings menu.
I personally wouldn't recommend doing it this way. By taking the gauges needles out with that metal pins they sit on you're messing up motors which is why they don't show correctly again. Even if you re-adjust them they will still be iffy. Just do the speedo test (ruclips.net/video/-cF8Y3cjM1o/видео.html) and you'll find out.
Sadly I haven't seen your video before I messed up mine, especially fuel and coolant temp would not show correctly no matter how many times I tried to re-adjust them. I had to get a second hand speedo and I replaced the motors, but I was careful not to remove those metal pins with plastic needles, however one still came out. It just look that they were not design to be disassembled.
It all works well for me now and the gauges show correctly but when I do the speedo test the one that came out does not pass the test as it doesn't go all the way to the end of scale as it should. However it does show the speed correctly as I checked with my sat nav.
Anyhow, I would still not recommend messing up with the clocks on those Mazda's unless you really have to.
My gauge needles jump/bounce at startup and when I shut off my car after doing this, has this happened to any of you and how can I fix it?
What LED's did you use specifically? I'm not very electrical savvy so I need some help with search terms.
100 pcs blue 3528 PLCC-2 1210 SMT SMD LED Strip Light
( 351473944453 ) ! These are the specs form Ebay! Costs less than 2 USD per 100 pcs.
@@gigi19mai1 hi i think you could make some money if you put the ebay on your links, sorry for bad english
Nice, but the idiot lights should not be blue. Yellow indicates a problem, and red indicates an alert such that you should not drive the car.
Emil Carlover, can you please provide an EBay link as to where I can purchase blue LED's for my 2007 Mazda CX-7?
The ones that I purchased for my Mazda can be find on Ebay: "100 pcs blue 3528 PLCC-2 1210 SMT SMD LED".
I have an 08 cx7 do you happen to know if the bulbs are also LED strips
How can i find out what exact plcc2 led i need for cluster ? Bc some plcc2 has different numbers. I was thinking they all the same because its plcc2 . Thank you
The other number is the shape/size of the LED. Any PLCC2 will work!
I have a 2007 Mazda CX-7 & I want to change out my dash lights from amber to blue. The dealership wants a small fortune to do it for me. Is there a way to buy a circuit board already equipped with blue LED's that I can install? I'm too afraid to try replacing them myself & I don't know of anyone that knows how to do it for me either. I'm SO tired of looking at the amber lights in my dash because they seem harsh vs the serene feeling you get with blue. I just don't want to spend a fortune doing this. Any suggestions? I figured out how to disassemble the cluster gauges & put it back together. I'm just not willing to monkey with the circuit board because with my luck I'd destroy it somehow.
Jeanie Sorkin i think you can templates, it can change the looks but it wont be the exact same but i would go with templates for easy replacemnts, its basically the top sticker that displays the numbers and everything else .
Jeanie Sorkin you can replace the Original template with a aftermarket * sorry for my english 👍🏼
Mazda dealership?
what digital radio is that? and is it compatable with steering wheel controls???
Check my channel and will find 2 videos with the stereo.
Emil Carlover thank you
Can i do that without removing the needles?
@pitulicecosmin5381 No! The problem is that once removed, they have to be recalibrated I had to drive my car without the cluster screen and manually adjust the needles, as was almost impossible to insert them back in the same spot. Perhaps mark the position of the needle and its position in the housing
Blue color is a natural enemy for the eye. GJ on that haha
Should have used red or warmer colors.
i prefer the stock redish orange. but it's not my car.
what audio head unit is that?
Caska
Hey where do you get the led's from ???
Ebay
Seems like a lot of work to look like a passat
This is really cool! It's there a way to make the odometer blue also?
No! It's like a display! Same the Gear indicator - one bigger illuminated device!
Руки от Бога я бы уже все поломал
What led do you use?
See video @ Min.3:55
Emil Turkch speak language?
Y'all shouldn't even try this, I've taken needles off the gauges before and after that they wouldnt work anymore. It's pretty clear on the (before and after) photos the needle on the rpm is offset I'm sure it doesnt work anymore
The cluster needs recalibration. One way to do it is to drive the vehicle with the cluster without the protective glass and adjust the needles as necessary. Speedometer and tachometer were off for me and I had them adjusted in one day. The photos are from two different vehicles. Check my video called :"Bumper diffuser and dual Magnaflow exhaust" min.11:33 up to see it in action.
And that video was made one year after the LEDs installation
Hi, can Mazda 2 2010 change also?
All the analogic displays are build the same.
when recalibrate cluster ?
como recalibras los indicadores?
I drove one day without the clear cover so that I can adjust the needles. For the speedometer I used the gps speed to adjust, for the tachometer I measured the rpm before (around 800) and adjusted to 800 right after- whit the engine on. For the gas, I adjusted to same off position as initial. I could also compare with another Mazda for verification.
Can I make this on BMW E36?
I’m pretty sure it can be done for any instrument cluster with needles
Looks neat!
Why the mileage became less?
Pictures taken to different cars!
@@gigi19mai1 why?
same process to Mazda6 2007?
Pretty sure!
Mazda got it all the wrong way around. In this car it is easier to remove the instrument cluster than it is to replace a fucking light bulb!
omg, you took almost 50k miles from your clock, is that even legal?
LOL! The blue setup is from my car and the red is from my sister's, Identical cars when initially purchased. Few of my videos are made on her car, like Eagle eye fog lights led installation.
How do you do a 2000 Dodge Dakota grill cluster
balls of steel B
My eyes would die
All I did was get a strip led and put it right below the gauges and I can choose any color whenever and it looks just like this lmfao
Does the red still show through or can you only see the blue lights now?
Donde puedo conseguir esos leds???
Ebay
It's alot of work but it's nice
All that to change the light damn
Even when I like the bravery, I disliked the way you 1) Remove cluster withour Remove battery 2) pry off those needles 3) put Blue light, IMHO is the worst color for night.
This is crazy. I am not taking apart the whole dashboard just to put led lights. It ain't worth it
Damn they made this complicated
I like the red better..
But can I just buy the instrument already changed from someone? Red is annoying
половина красного, половина синего. зачем?
But thanks for sharing..
sweet, wondering if anyone can do it this for money? if yes let me know. thanks
I got you
THOSE ARE 2 DIFFRENT CARS DNT BE FOOLED TO RUINING YOUR CAR
Красное меняют на синее , синее на красное чё за херня
yeah na to much work haha
Looks like crap red is way easier on the eyes
Awful I have no words
from red led to blue what only the work is idiots for me.what diferents have. is the same car and blue led hahahahaha
Is the same for Mazda 3 2007?? Thanks
It could be!