HVAC Control LED Bulbs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Already Gone** · 11-14-2016, 03:48 PM

I asked this in the Electrical Section a few days ago and so far no responses so I'll try here. Has anyone changed out the 1895 Bulbs in their HVAC control panel. I am going to try LED's in my dash and thought I might as well change the HVAC bulbs as well. If you have can you sit pics of which LED's you used and a picture of them on at night.

Orange Crate · 11-14-2016, 04:31 PM

I have this link saved for LEDs.

https://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/...cluster-gauge/

tommys72 · 11-15-2016, 09:50 AM

I have no idea what the bulbs are anymore, changed them over a long time ago. They are tiny though...ill get a poc of it later on tonight for you

Gallican · 11-15-2016, 10:30 AM

Don't have any pictures on this computer, but I think I used 194 wedge bulbs for the dash and BA9s bulb for the HVAC, but I could be wrong on the BA9s...

74baggedbug · 11-15-2016, 10:50 AM

Ours have lights???? Never knew that lol

Benny- · 11-15-2016, 11:01 AM

Changed mine to a "white" cheap one from eBay. It looked blue and wasn't bright. Unplugged it and haven't done anything with it since.

**Already Gone** · 11-15-2016, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Gallican

Don't have any pictures on this computer, but I think I used 194 wedge bulbs for the dash and BA9s bulb for the HVAC, but I could be wrong on the BA9s...

You have the bulb numbers right but I'm curious a stop how they look at night in the HVAC control panel.

**Already Gone** · 11-15-2016, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 74baggedbug

Ours have lights???? Never knew that lol

The trucks with Factory A/c have bulbs and when I think of it I'm not sure if the non-A/C trucks have bulbs in the heater/ defroster panel.

74baggedbug · 11-15-2016, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

The trucks with Factory A/c have bulbs and when I think of it I'm not sure if the non-A/C trucks have bulbs in the heater/ defroster panel.

Ohhhhhh.. mine was a non a/c truck and had vintage air added but I'll give it a look today after work

**RRR18** · 11-15-2016, 05:01 PM

Ya my heat/def panel does have a bulb. Not sure of the number. It's tiny.

tommys72 · 11-15-2016, 11:13 PM

Heres the picture. I took it about 4 times trying to get the best one. I can assure you though, theyre way brighter in peraon. I can read the words from behind the wheel.

Cause this makes it look horrible

**Already Gone** · 11-16-2016, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tommys72

Heres the picture. I took it about 4 times trying to get the best one. I can assure you though, theyre way brighter in peraon. I can read the words from behind the wheel.

Cause this makes it look horrible

Thanks Tommy.

68 P.O.S. · 11-29-2016, 10:54 AM

I've been wanting to do this as well. Which BA9 bulb at which lumen rating did you use? I too am concerned about it being bright enough.

cherokeejohn · 11-29-2016, 05:16 PM

I don't have a pic handy, and my truck is in my father in-laws garage at the moment. When I got mine, I just went on Ebay and typed BA( LED and several hundred popped up, all kinds of colors too. They have them with the proper bottom already mounted and and the signal cancellation correcting resistor already in them too. I will recommend the CREE type LEDs , they are much brighter i have found Also the Samsung brand seem more durable and last longer too. I also put the White face decal on my A/C/heat controls along with my gauges. It makes a world of difference for visibility. I have poor eyesight so any advantage I can get, I'll use, lol. Hope this helps at least a little. There's another type of LED called COB, they are larger diodes and produce more light also. they are used in alot of flashlights

cherokeejohn · 11-29-2016, 05:35 PM

here ya go, these are bright.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-X-White-T...9VuyV2&vxp=mtr.
sorry for the long search description, I copied and pasted it

**Already Gone** · 11-30-2016, 12:05 AM

I bought these for mine and haven't installed them yet and won't until Spring.

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

11-14-2016, 03:48 PM	#1
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,144	HVAC Control LED Bulbs I asked this in the Electrical Section a few days ago and so far no responses so I'll try here. Has anyone changed out the 1895 Bulbs in their HVAC control panel. I am going to try LED's in my dash and thought I might as well change the HVAC bulbs as well. If you have can you sit pics of which LED's you used and a picture of them on at night. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

11-14-2016, 04:31 PM	#2
Orange Crate Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Under the Truck Dreaming Posts: 755	Re: HVAC Control LED Bulbs I have this link saved for LEDs. https://www.superbrightleds.com/cat/...cluster-gauge/ __________________ 72 K20 Custom Camper, D60, 14BFF, full roller 406 TPI w custom built ECU and yes..it has tow hooks...and a 5 speed

11-15-2016, 09:50 AM	#3
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: HVAC Control LED Bulbs I have no idea what the bulbs are anymore, changed them over a long time ago. They are tiny though...ill get a poc of it later on tonight for you __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

11-15-2016, 10:30 AM	#4
Gallican Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 37	Re: HVAC Control LED Bulbs Don't have any pictures on this computer, but I think I used 194 wedge bulbs for the dash and BA9s bulb for the HVAC, but I could be wrong on the BA9s...

11-15-2016, 10:50 AM	#5
74baggedbug Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Houston tx Posts: 701	Re: HVAC Control LED Bulbs Ours have lights???? Never knew that lol

11-15-2016, 11:01 AM	#6
Benny- Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ogden, UT Posts: 123	Re: HVAC Control LED Bulbs Changed mine to a "white" cheap one from eBay. It looked blue and wasn't bright. Unplugged it and haven't done anything with it since. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne, Daily Driver. SOLD 1978 GMC K15 High Sierra.

11-15-2016, 05:01 PM	#10
RRR18 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lordstown, OH / Wentzville, MO Posts: 870	Re: HVAC Control LED Bulbs Ya my heat/def panel does have a bulb. Not sure of the number. It's tiny. __________________ '67 BAD IDEA Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rtimes3c10/ Ryan

11-15-2016, 11:13 PM	#11
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: HVAC Control LED Bulbs Heres the picture. I took it about 4 times trying to get the best one. I can assure you though, theyre way brighter in peraon. I can read the words from behind the wheel. Cause this makes it look horrible Attached Images __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

11-29-2016, 10:54 AM	#13
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Re: HVAC Control LED Bulbs I've been wanting to do this as well. Which BA9 bulb at which lumen rating did you use? I too am concerned about it being bright enough. __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo

11-29-2016, 05:16 PM	#14
cherokeejohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wasteminster, Maryland Posts: 409	Re: HVAC Control LED Bulbs I don't have a pic handy, and my truck is in my father in-laws garage at the moment. When I got mine, I just went on Ebay and typed BA( LED and several hundred popped up, all kinds of colors too. They have them with the proper bottom already mounted and and the signal cancellation correcting resistor already in them too. I will recommend the CREE type LEDs , they are much brighter i have found Also the Samsung brand seem more durable and last longer too. I also put the White face decal on my A/C/heat controls along with my gauges. It makes a world of difference for visibility. I have poor eyesight so any advantage I can get, I'll use, lol. Hope this helps at least a little. There's another type of LED called COB, they are larger diodes and produce more light also. they are used in alot of flashlights __________________ 72 C/10, LWB, 5.7, Auto, with A/C F.B.I = Full Blood Indian Appalachia/Eastern Cherokee,"Tsalagi" Last edited by cherokeejohn; 11-29-2016 at 05:30 PM.

11-29-2016, 05:35 PM	#15
cherokeejohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Wasteminster, Maryland Posts: 409	Re: HVAC Control LED Bulbs here ya go, these are bright. http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-X-White-T...9VuyV2&vxp=mtr. sorry for the long search description, I copied and pasted it __________________ 72 C/10, LWB, 5.7, Auto, with A/C F.B.I = Full Blood Indian Appalachia/Eastern Cherokee,"Tsalagi"

11-30-2016, 12:05 AM	#16
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,144	Re: HVAC Control LED Bulbs I bought these for mine and haven't installed them yet and won't until Spring. https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021



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