Supra Gaz Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Ok, I have had a beautiful set of dials from Thor racing made for me, having peeled off the dashboard and having broken everyone of my nails I have installed them by placing them over the dials that's are already in place as recommended on several threads. The previous owner had installed some el-glo dials from visual performance which seem to self glow themselves ( hence the name I guess) while I popped the dials in a didn't see any bulbs in the dash to light the numbers, but being optomistic I put the car back together and just went outside (now it's dark) to survey the glory of my achievment and found that half my numbers arnt lit up because the el glo dials do not light up that section, so to my question (at last) can I put the bulbs back in where they were removed and they will work without me having to majorly fudge around? If anyone has any ideas let me know as I am losing my mind with this!!!!! Cheers ps can't belive chingy is selling his car!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Why didn't you just remove the elglow dials and put some bulbs in? The reason for saying to put the new dials over the old ones is to keep it simple. Having 3 sets is getting a bit much though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Any chance you get us a picture so then we could have a better idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 Why didn't you just remove the elglow dials and put some bulbs in? The reason for saying to put the new dials over the old ones is to keep it simple. Having 3 sets is getting a bit much though I would if I knew how? Can I just break the solder here there connected or will I permanently bugger it up? Ps will get pics tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 They shouldn't be soldered on Are the elglow dias not just over the top of the original dials? I didn't think there was as much to them as that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Found this thread and they don't mention any soldering. The original faces will be soldered on, the elglows should just be over the top of them which will be the same as you have now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted April 1, 2010 Author Share Posted April 1, 2010 (edited) Found this thread and they don't mention any soldering. The original faces will be soldered on, the elglows should just be over the top of them which will be the same as you have now. I pulled the original ones off, they are just plastic plates, I'm wondering what the hell these things I think are el glo's are, they are wired in to the car and have there own dimmer switch etc they also respond to the standard dimmer switch in the dash. If I can just pop some bulbs back in does anyone know what size and fixings they require? IMG_0406.JPG Edited April 1, 2010 by Supra Gaz Photo (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 They sound like el glo dials, they should be wired in but they shouldn't be soldered onto the dials. To clarify, you have/had... Elglo soldered on, then original dials on top of the elglo and then the new dials? Most people have them Original, elglo. Wierd setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted April 2, 2010 Author Share Posted April 2, 2010 They sound like el glo dials, they should be wired in but they shouldn't be soldered onto the dials. To clarify, you have/had... Elglo soldered on, then original dials on top of the elglo and then the new dials? Most people have them Original, elglo. Wierd setup. sorry for the confusion, I had originals then el glo's, when I installed my new ones I took the originals out so now all I have are the el glos and new steel ones. The el glos seem to be soldered into the control panel on the back so they react and light when I put the headlights on. I think I'm going to try and find some bulbs and the harness they use and put them back in the assembly to see if they will still work. Does anyone know the part numbers and bulb type? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Right, I think I am following here. The confusion is coming where you say they are soldered in. They aren't actually soldered in position, they are just wired into the dials? Yes? If that is the case, take all the dials out and leave only the new ones in there. Cut the wire as close as you can to the solder (the wire that powers the elglo) and then just stick some bulbs in. Job done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted April 2, 2010 Author Share Posted April 2, 2010 Right, I think I am following here. The confusion is coming where you say they are soldered in. They aren't actually soldered in position, they are just wired into the dials? Yes? If that is the case, take all the dials out and leave only the new ones in there. Cut the wire as close as you can to the solder (the wire that powers the elglo) and then just stick some bulbs in. Job done Cool, sounds easier than I thought! I just need the part numbers now, I will give Toyota a call. Thanks for everyone help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 have a look at the link on my sig , you might get a better idea of what to do after having a look at it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supranature Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 The missing bulbs are T5 and T10. I have the (older) dials you are replacing, and I need to replace my removed originals as the needles are not illuminated at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted April 4, 2010 Author Share Posted April 4, 2010 The missing bulbs are T5 and T10. I have the (older) dials you are replacing, and I need to replace my removed originals as the needles are not illuminated at night. it seems you are doing the same as me. cheers for the bulb size, i will buy a shed load of them and see what goes where, i just need to get some of the bulb harness/holders now and thats the difficult part...... cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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