Instruments and gauges LED to Blue & White

BMWE934me · 12-13-2014, 02:53 PM

Just a lot of will power and really hating the amber lighting. Lol

cuiter23 · 12-13-2014, 04:17 PM

Very creative indeed. I personally like the amber because it makes the car look more classy. Especially the orange ambient light at night. Blue and white gauges just reminds me of an American Ford or Chevy. Just my personal taste, but good job thinking out of the box!

BMWE934me · 12-13-2014, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cuiter23

Very creative indeed. I personally like the amber because it makes the car look more classy. Especially the orange ambient light at night. Blue and white gauges just reminds me of an American Ford or Chevy. Just my personal taste, but good job thinking out of the box!

Thanks. This is another one of those mods that have to do with individual taste. My blue ambient lighting is awesome at night! My current Chevy has green lighting which I may start changing too. I like outside of the box or on the edge.

TokyoCarGuy · 12-14-2014, 08:28 PM

Not so sure.
The blue and high contrast wet carbon kills the luxury feel of the car IMO, but again, it's just my view. enjoy!

e90'D10 · 12-15-2014, 12:27 AM

Personally I think it looks pretty cool OP so good job on tackling this that's for sure

glachhman · 12-17-2014, 10:43 PM

Did you change these? Its in the FZD, its the ambient lighting leds. However unlike the others, these look like 4 pin! Maybe these? PLCC4?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/50-x-LED-PLC...item257c4cf455

tmdals0213 · 12-18-2014, 09:13 AM

only 14k miles and you got sick of the amber? haha it looks awesome man, great job

BMWE934me · 12-18-2014, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glachhman

Did you change these? Its in the FZD, its the ambient lighting leds. However unlike the others, these look like 4 pin! Maybe these? PLCC4?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/50-x-LED-PLC...item257c4cf455

I did try changing them, but like several other circuits in the car, voltage is limited. I could not figure out how to increase voltage on that LED circuit. I just blacked them over with electrical tape until a solution comes up. The amber LEDs will illuminate under 3v, but white and blue typically are not going to illuminate below 3.2v. A red one will probably work fine too.

BMWE934me · 12-18-2014, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmdals0213

only 14k miles and you got sick of the amber? haha it looks awesome man, great job

Actually this car had over 13k when I bought it. Keep in mind that I previously owned an e92 M3 and e89 Z4. I have hated the amber for a long time.

glachhman · 12-18-2014, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWE934me

I did try changing them, but like several other circuits in the car, voltage is limited. I could not figure out how to increase voltage on that LED circuit. I just blacked them over with electrical tape until a solution comes up. The amber LEDs will illuminate under 3v, but white and blue typically are not going to illuminate below 3.2v. A red one will probably work fine too.

I actually changed those last night, using plcc2, I just soldered it offset to one side with only 2 contacts and it worked. Obviously being offset to one side means it wasnt really functional since it wouldnt line up with the hole but it did light up pretty bright. I ordered some plcc4 so I'll see how that goes when I get them.

BMWE934me · 12-18-2014, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glachhman

I actually changed those last night, using plcc2, I just soldered it offset to one side with only 2 contacts and it worked. Obviously being offset to one side means it wasnt really functional since it wouldnt line up with the hole but it did light up pretty bright. I ordered some plcc4 so I'll see how that goes when I get them.

Do you recall the orientation in consideration to the polarity notch on the LED? Did you change the SOS LED too? Did you get any warnings like SOS warning? I did and couldn't correct it. I ended up having to buy a new one. Not easy to find either. Only e93 and e89 use the one I have.

glachhman · 12-18-2014, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWE934me

Do you recall the orientation in consideration to the polarity notch on the LED? Did you change the SOS LED too? Did you get any warnings like SOS warning? I did and couldn't correct it. I ended up having to buy a new one. Not easy to find either. Only e93 and e89 use the one I have.

I'll take a picture when I get home tonight, it was on my extra FZD module. I've removed assist from my VO so I'm not sure I'd get an error either way.

BMWE934me · 12-18-2014, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glachhman

I'll take a picture when I get home tonight, it was on my extra FZD module. I've removed assist from my VO so I'm not sure I'd get an error either way.

Thanks, I sure appreciate that!

rsicat · 12-18-2014, 01:59 PM

That's quite a work there! impressed!

BMWE934me · 12-18-2014, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rsicat

That's quite a work there! impressed!

Thanks, just another way of enjoying the car.

glachhman · 12-18-2014, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWE934me

Thanks, I sure [IMG][/IMG]appreciate that!

As you can see I just stuck it on there to see if it'd work but here it is. The two LEDs (left + right) are opposite of each other. Being offset makes it much less useful since it misses the opening. My PLCC4 should be coming soon and I'm gonna start a full conversion to white.

BMWE934me · 12-18-2014, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glachhman

As you can see I just stuck it on there to see if it'd work but here it is. The two LEDs (left + right) are opposite of each other. Being offset makes it much less useful since it misses the opening. My PLCC4 should be coming soon and I'm gonna start a full conversion to white.

I will be doing some experimenting with that this weekend. It sure will be nice to have them blue too. Thanks for the pointers. PM me anytime I might be of some help to you.

BMWE934me · 12-18-2014, 09:36 PM

What I just discovered om my FZD circuit board, is that the 3 positive solder pads are all joined together. There is continuity between all 3 pads on each of the ambient light LED locations. So there is no need to offset the LED. Just put something non-conductive over the positive pad next to the negative pad. It would also help to use a solder wick to remove all solder from the unused pad first.

See below:

Name: FZD ambient lighting.jpg
Views: 1042
Size: 203.1 KB

Name: FZD ambient lighting.jpg
Views: 1042
Size: 203.1 KB

ATTN · 12-18-2014, 11:13 PM

@BEE35i this is what you were talking about

glachhman · 12-18-2014, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWE934me

What I just discovered om my FZD circuit board, is that the 3 positive solder pads are all joined together. There is continuity between all 3 pads on each of the ambient light LED locations. So there is no need to offset the LED. Just put something non-conductive over the positive pad next to the negative pad. It would also help to use a solder wick to remove all solder from the unused pad first.

See below:

Attachment 1132049

Yeah, second option is to get a plcc4 led instead as you stated*, I couldnt think of something good to use to cover the pad :/

BMWE934me · 12-18-2014, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glachhman

Yeah, second option is to get a plcc4 led instead as you stated*, I couldnt think of something good to use to cover the pad :/

There isn't enough voltage for a blue PLCC-4, that's why trying PLCC-2 or my choice 3.2v 3228 LED.

glachhman · 12-18-2014, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWE934me

There isn't enough voltage for a blue PLCC-4, that's why trying PLCC-2 or my choice 3.2v 3228 LED.

Gotcha, please update us with how you cover the pad!

12-13-2014, 02:53 PM	#45
BMWE934me Major 64 Rep 1,097 Posts Drives: '11 335i E93 Alpine White Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Braunfels, TX iTrader: (35) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [10.00]	Just a lot of will power and really hating the amber lighting. Lol
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-13-2014, 04:17 PM	#46
cuiter23 Major 81 Rep 1,094 Posts Drives: 2023 G87 M2 6Spd Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW 328i [6.00]	Very creative indeed. I personally like the amber because it makes the car look more classy. Especially the orange ambient light at night. Blue and white gauges just reminds me of an American Ford or Chevy. Just my personal taste, but good job thinking out of the box! __________________ [SOLD] 2007 E90 328i - Titanium Metallic l 19" VMR V710 l H&R Trak+ Spacers l M-Sport Rear Bumper l Mtech Rear Lip Spoiler l Hamann Front Lip l Eibach Sportline l AA N52 Signature Exhaust l OEM Blacklines l MTEC V3 AE l 6000K HID l Nokya 7000K Fogs l MTEC License Plate LED l Interior LED l 15% Tint l BlackVue DR380G-HD + PMP 2023 G87 M2 6Spd - HEA Package \| OEM M Performance Carbon Wing
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-14-2014, 08:28 PM	#48
TokyoCarGuy Captain 445 Rep 668 Posts Drives: 2011 AW E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Tokyo, Japan iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 Sedan [1.00]	Not so sure. The blue and high contrast wet carbon kills the luxury feel of the car IMO, but again, it's just my view. enjoy! __________________ Please visit my automotive website based in Japan:
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-15-2014, 12:27 AM	#49
e90'D10 Major 94 Rep 1,100 Posts Drives: SG 2010 e90 335i Join Date: May 2013 Location: BUCKEYES!! CHAMPS!! iTrader: (0)	Personally I think it looks pretty cool OP so good job on tackling this that's for sure __________________ NOT Sponsored By Mommy Or Daddy Build Thread 335i 1M http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1090920 (SOLD) FBOs \| MHD tune V5.1 stage 2\| Alpina B3 Flash
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-17-2014, 10:43 PM	#50
glachhman Banned 41 Rep 692 Posts Drives: '07 335i e90 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (0)	Did you change these? Its in the FZD, its the ambient lighting leds. However unlike the others, these look like 4 pin! Maybe these? PLCC4? http://www.ebay.com/itm/50-x-LED-PLC...item257c4cf455
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-18-2014, 09:13 AM	#51
tmdals0213 Major 211 Rep 1,407 Posts Drives: 2016 340i M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: amazon.com/prime iTrader: (2)	only 14k miles and you got sick of the amber? haha it looks awesome man, great job __________________ Diligentia Vis Celeritas
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-18-2014, 01:59 PM	#58
rsicat RsicE90 4 Rep 92 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 Msport Sedan Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Zealand iTrader: (0)	That's quite a work there! impressed!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-18-2014, 09:36 PM	#62
BMWE934me Major 64 Rep 1,097 Posts Drives: '11 335i E93 Alpine White Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Braunfels, TX iTrader: (35) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [10.00]	What I just discovered om my FZD circuit board, is that the 3 positive solder pads are all joined together. There is continuity between all 3 pads on each of the ambient light LED locations. So there is no need to offset the LED. Just put something non-conductive over the positive pad next to the negative pad. It would also help to use a solder wick to remove all solder from the unused pad first. See below: Last edited by BMWE934me; 12-18-2014 at 09:38 PM.. Reason: text
	Appreciate 0 Quote

12-18-2014, 11:13 PM	#63
ATTN Major 96 Rep 1,031 Posts Drives: 335 E92 DCT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [10.00]	@BEE35i this is what you were talking about __________________ Certified Australian
	Appreciate 0 Quote