Installing LEDs for dash gauges

[prageeth]

Hi
I'm in the middle of installing LEDs for my dash. I noticed Climate Control's LCD does not light up with 12v LEDs. I'm talking about the 2x T4 or T5 bulbs at the back of the LCD screen. When I checked, they are 5v with 'Ignition On' and 7v with 'Park Lights On' or other way around, but definitely not getting a 12v. Has anyone come across this issue before?
Other 2 LEDs for buttons of the climate control work fine with 12v LEDs.
Cheers and thanks.

[Supplanter]

They normally dim when you put your lights on.

[prageeth]

They do. But I reckon that function won't work if I replace factory bulbs with LEDs.. obviously. I'm happy if they just light up and stay with the same brightness.

[kiz]

I'm pretty sure people have already done this. I can't remember who, but someone will probably pipe up about it soon enough

[Shhtuart]

They normally dim when you put your lights on.

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[kiz]

They normally dim when you put your lights on.

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[ObsidianRadio]

They normally dim when you put your lights on.

This man is the local expert of all things electrical.

Some say he can put a "spark" in your life

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[Shhtuart]

They normally dim when you put your lights on.

This man is the local expert of all things electrical.

Some say he can put a "spark" in your life

Others say it's an enlightening experience

I've heard he's every down to earth.

[SchumieFan]

I heard he likes his balls tickled with two hands...

http://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=1891

[prageeth]

Thanks. I saw that post. But for some reason, 12v LEDs don't light up behind the climate control's LCD panel.

[Moused]

Thanks. I saw that post. But for some reason, 12v LEDs don't light up behind the climate control's LCD panel.

Potentially stupid question, but figured I should ask.. The polarity isn't the cause, right?

[kiz]

Thanks. I saw that post. But for some reason, 12v LEDs don't light up behind the climate control's LCD panel.

Potentially stupid question, but figured I should ask.. The polarity isn't the cause, right?

Well LEDs will only work one way around, so very probable

[Supplanter]

I currently have LEDs in the climate control, they do dim when the lights are turned on.

[prageeth]

Thanks. I saw that post. But for some reason, 12v LEDs don't light up behind the climate control's LCD panel.

Potentially stupid question, but figured I should ask.. The polarity isn't the cause, right?

Well LEDs will only work one way around, so very probable

Thanks, but I was aware of it. On these dials negatives are on the top and positives are below. I checked it in the first place.

[prageeth]

I currently have LEDs in the climate control, they do dim when the lights are turned on.

That's great. I might give mine another go. I'm pretty sure my LEDs are not dimmable.

[Moused]

Thanks. I saw that post. But for some reason, 12v LEDs don't light up behind the climate control's LCD panel.

Potentially stupid question, but figured I should ask.. The polarity isn't the cause, right?

Well LEDs will only work one way around, so very probable

Thanks, but I was aware of it. On these dials negatives are on the top and positives are below. I checked it in the first place.

Seemed like you would've, but figured I'd ask just in case... Nothing worse than banging your head against a wall trying to figure something out, and the cause is so simple.

[prageeth]

Thanks. I saw that post. But for some reason, 12v LEDs don't light up behind the climate control's LCD panel.

Potentially stupid question, but figured I should ask.. The polarity isn't the cause, right?

Well LEDs will only work one way around, so very probable

Thanks, but I was aware of it. On these dials negatives are on the top and positives are below. I checked it in the first place.

Seemed like you would've, but figured I'd ask just in case... Nothing worse than banging your head against a wall trying to figure something out, and the cause is so simple.

Yes you are right. That has happened to me a lot of times, simple things seem to be forgotten easier.