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Old 01-04-2008, 01:24 PM
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Stock Radio Backlighting

I was wondering if anyone has changed the backlight of their stock radio or front window switches to a different color?

If so, How hard/time consuming was it?
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I think I've read a post a loooooooooooong time ago where a guy looked into trying it. Too much hassle and not worth the time. Just get a new headunit. They've got almost every single color in every shade out right now.
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It might be like the temperture control unit, those lights can be changed.
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Odds are they are lit with LEDs now, but I'm not certain. And if they're surface mounts, they'd be nearly impossible to change. I agree with the aftermarket idea.
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Aren't they the neo wedge style bulb? I pulled the stock unit out of my 96 T4R b/c the backlight showing the station was out. I replaced it with a new neo wedge and it works fine now. I believe the switches are the same. It looks possible to swap out for LED but as small as they are and as tight as the wires are wound in there I don't think anybody without lots of experience could do it. I could be wrong though.
They may be different in the 99-02 style from the 96-98 also.

Originally Posted by GOH10 Runner
I was wondering if anyone has changed the backlight of their stock radio or front window switches to a different color?

If so, How hard/time consuming was it?
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