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Mustang LED lights in gauge cluster SN95
LED Gauge Cluster and HVAC Controls DISCLAIMER - I am not responsible for any problems (cluster failures,
HVAC failures, shortages, electrical issues, personal harm to you or anyone
else, etc...) from YOU attempting to do this LED swap. MY HOW TO article
is to simply guide you through the process and help those that are unsure.
I assume no responsibility if anything were to go wrong. However, I
am responsible for all POSITIVE outcomes. =] This swap is very simple,
just need basic knowledge and tools. You have been warned! If you wish
to proceed, please continue, be safe and have fun! What you will need For 1999 - 2004 Mustangs you need 74-xHP3. The "x" denotes a color code so for example if you order green it'll say 74-GHP3. MAKE
SURE YOU UNPLUG THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL!
OK, so lets get started!
Step 4 ![]() Tilt the cluster by bringing the bottom out first. (like you would be putting the gauge faces pointing upwards) Step 4.1 ![]() Remove the black connector that is connected into the back of the cluster. Carefully pull it straight back and out. Step 4.2 ![]() ![]() Notice the white connector on the opposite end of the gauge cluster. Just like the black connector, remove the white connector the same way. Carefully pull straight back and out. Step 5 ![]() Once the two connectors are unplugged from the back of the cluster, carefully pull the cluster out. (It helps if you have the wheel tilted as low as it can go). From there, flip the cluster over and notice the 5 black TWIST style sockets. Untwisting the black sockets to the left will unlock them and allow you to pull them straight out. Step 6 ![]() Notice MY already installed LED. ![]() To replace the bulbs with your new LED's, simply pull the stock bulb out and replace with the LED. Put all the sockets back into the holes and get ready to reinstall the cluster! So CONGRATS, we are halfway done with the swap! See, its not so bad right!? REINSTALLATION of the Cluster Step 7 ![]() Start by re-inserting the white connector the the back of the gauge cluster. Do not force it in, it will go in if you have it aligned right. It will require a bit of pressure but not 100% strength lol. Step 7.1 ![]() Then go to the opposite side of the cluster and reinsert the black connector. Rules are the same as the white connector. Step 7.2 Reinsert the Cluster with the gauge faces pointing upwards again and slide the bottom up and back to insert the cluster in its original position. Step 7.3 ATTENTION! I would now suggest that you reconnect the negative battery cable to ensure your newly installed LED's are all working! Once you verify they are all on and in working condition, go back and DISCONNECT your negative battery cable. Step 8 ![]() Screw in the 4 T-15 Torx headed bolts to hold the cluster in place (be careful not to drop the bolts behind the cluster, you may not get them back!) Step 9 ![]() ATTENTION! Don't forget about the HEADLIGHT KNOB! I've done this and reinstalled everything and its annoying to think your done and then notice your missing a headlight knob! Go ahead and pull out the headlight knobs shaft to the ON position and THEN install the gauge clusters bezel. Step 10 ![]() Reinstall your Headlight Knob with your 2 mm Allen/Hex wrench or simply push your stock knob back on (i remember having to adjust the retaining clip inside the knob when I had mine so you may have to play with it) Step 11 ![]() Reinstall the two T-15 Torx headed bolts into the clusters bezel and vwalah! or walah! or.... you get the point. So, we have no completed the gauge cluster LED swap! If you are continuing on and doing the HVAC control LED swap, now is a great time to have a coke or a beer ;) LED HVAC CONTROLS SWAP Step 1 ![]() Here we start with a stock HVAC control head unit. If you have a DVD player, make sure you fold the face down before unplugging the negative battery cable. Step 2 ![]() Here I undid my shifter knob so I can remove the shifters bezel and boot. Step 2.1 ![]() Once the shifter bezel and boot is taken off of the main console, unplug the cigarette lighter. Step 3 ![]() Continuing, unscrew the two T-15 Torx headed screws securing the bezel. Step 4 ![]() After taking out your stereo's head unit, take your extensions as well as your 8mm (i believe that's what I used) socket and socket wrench. ![]() Unscrew the 8mm headed bolt that secure the bezel in place inside of the dash. (It is directly behind the stereo head unit. Follow the long black plastic piece) Step 5 ![]() YAY! Our bezel can now come off after a few pulls around the perimeter of the bezel! Like the gauge cluster bezel, be careful not to break it! The bezel will be stubborn but should come out with a bit of strength! Step 6 ![]() Here is the long black piece attached to the bezel and the hole that the 8mm screw goes in. Step 7 ![]() After the bezel is removed and carefully set down to avoid scratches, take your T-15 Torx screw driver and unscrew the four bolts holding the HVAC controls in place.
![]() ![]() ![]() After shots! ![]() By: Trey - "TxCobrA98"
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May 10, 2010 - 13:38
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ok, confirmed. i have 03 gt and bought the super bright white LEDs size 74. they fit BUT the glow was still green. so those of us with 03's at least have to file the green film out then purchase blue leds. hope this helped May 03, 2010 - 18:02
Subject: 2001 mustang v6
i have an 01 v6 and im wondering what bulb sizes i will need. im thinking its 5 of the x5hp3 and 2 of the 74... am i correct? also i want my dash to be blue... what color of film do i have? April 20, 2010 - 19:35
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ok, so on the 99-04, i can purchase the white led and the glow will still be blue? or do we have to get the blue leds? March 13, 2010 - 18:59
Subject: 99-04 cars
I've got a 99 GT and purchased 7 of the 74-CWHP3 LEDs. Just as a heads up they worked just fine for the Gauges but they are TOO SMALL for the HVAC bulb holders. The LEDs that you use for the HVAC are the same as the ones used in the install guide above (WLED-x5), this was the case in my 99 so I assume this applies to all 99-04 cars. Hope this helps! March 13, 2010 - 20:30
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Thanks for the information! March 11, 2010 - 01:49
Subject: 99 GT
I did this mod to my 99 GT and the 74 bulbs worked for the main lights, but I want to swap out the O/D light, the wheel spin light, the turn signal lights, and if possible the color of the odometer because they are still green. and the main 6 gauges are blue. For the TC button, fog lights, and rear defrost, i busted open the switches and removed the blue shield on the bulbs so that they are all orangish white and not green, but I just need the bulb size for the smaller indicator lights in the 99 and ups gauge. Does anyone know what I am talking about? The lights the light up the parking brake, theft, abs, O/D wheelspin, engine coolant, service engine, etc. What size bulbs are those? If someone can answer this, you are the man! March 13, 2010 - 16:41
Subject: Dimmer question
Donny, did the dimmer work on your 99 after the LED switch? March 10, 2010 - 15:02
Subject: Dimming
I have a 1999 Mustang Cobra and I was wondering if the dashboard dimmer worked with the 74-BHP3 bulbs. Should I install white or blue bulbs???? Thank you March 06, 2010 - 19:03
Subject: great how to
instructions were great everything went in ok. i have one problem. the left side of my gauge cluster doesnt light up and it is not the bulb since i tried switching the bulbs in and out as well as the whole socket set up. Any sugestions on what the problem is or how i can fix it? i think its the board its self. please email me if you can help me. alexp@wpi.edu March 10, 2010 - 00:55
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Did you try switching the direction you placed the LEDs into your cluster? If you don't allign the positive/negative terminal of the bulb with the corresponding positive/negative terminal of your cluster then it won't illuminate. February 02, 2010 - 20:57
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I tell you this was a great write up. I have order my LED's and I hope to see them turn out as great as yours. I have a 98 Cobra and man it just sucks trying to see the gauge at night. I can not wait. I will post some pix if I can. thank you so much for your time and effort. Also, is the HVAC worth the work. It straight look like some time maybe a couple of beers and I will be good. January 11, 2010 - 09:54
Subject: Film color
Nice write up, but I read somewhere that the 00-04 Mustang gauge film is green not blue and that you would have to dremel the green film off and replace it with blue film in order to get blue lights. Is this true? I would like to do this, but don't want to go into that much work. September 02, 2009 - 01:12
Subject: 99-04 MUSTANG BULB SIZE
Hey guys wassup. I saw that some guys were commenting on what size bulb they need for a 99 Cobra, 00 GT, and 04 GT. Well Im here to tell you. I have a 2003 Mustang GT and I saw that you guys said the bulb that the man above was posting for his 98 cobra wasnt working in the 99-04 mustangs. The reason why is because our (99-04) clusters are electrically controlled theirs (94-98) are mechanically controlled. Anyways the bulb size for a 99-04 mustang is a 74-GHP3 you can get it from the above website that he posted. Your bulb size may not have a "G" in it mine has it because I ordered bulbs that were green so for example if you order blue bulbs for your car it'll say 74-BHP3. HOPE THIS HELPS!! -CHASE A August 14, 2009 - 20:03
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Super write up. Ordered the bulbs of e-bay and going to tackle this as soon as they arrive. Thanks October 10, 2009 - 20:45
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hey i thought you could change the Mach 460 lights, but you cant, so i just went ahead and bought a Kenwood CD player with the blue lights so it would match, i took the 460 radio and CD player apart and there is no way to change the lights they are actually on the main circuit board..hope this helps Leave a Comment
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