golly
LIFE MEMBER
- Aug 16, 2009
- 2,006
- 69,660
- Funster No
- 8,011
- MH
- HYMERCAR PVC
- Exp
- since August 2009
Our Pilote based on the Fiat chassis has the well known problem of dull instrument panel lights, so much so that I rely more on the GPS for my speed. Fiat supposedly have a software update but from what I gather there isn't much improvement. My solution was to get a short length of LED tape with a USB connection, I cut this to about 30cm, I then stuck it on the underside of the instrument binnacle plugging it into the usb on the dash. Seems to work ok, I cant see the actual LEDs from my driving position so don't get dazzeled by them but the instruments are well illuminated. Wether I will look like a motorhome driving from hell in the dark I don't know as I chose red leds
THIS IS THE LED STRIP
THIS WITHOUT LEDS ON
THIS IS WITH LEDS LIT
Not a particularly good photo, but it gives an idea, time will tell if it works long term, just need to tidy up the cable to the usb socket.
THIS IS THE LED STRIP
THIS WITHOUT LEDS ON
THIS IS WITH LEDS LIT
Not a particularly good photo, but it gives an idea, time will tell if it works long term, just need to tidy up the cable to the usb socket.