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Old 12-26-2014, 01:43 PM
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I just checked the 2 turn signal LED's in a W123 cluster and they did not fit. It is actually for a VW cluster. They look very similar but are not interchangeable. Sorry for the mix up.

I do not have a stash of used incandescent turn signal lamps/sockets to convert to LED's so I cannot supply them. If you have some used or burned out turn signal lamps and want to send them to me, I can convert them to LED for you.
I have a boat load of sockets & clusters
You need which ones?
2 turn signals
2 cluster illuminators that transmit the light through the plastic tubes?
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Old 12-26-2014, 09:00 PM
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Yes, they will dim with the dimmer. I do not have a full set of 4. I only have 2 sets of the cluster illumination LED's (2 each set) left. I'll hold off going to the post office till Monday Jan 29th so if you want a set, do so before then. I'll consider the request in making up full sets. I have to round up more sockets in order to do so.
I'd buy two sets

I'm making a junkyard run this weekend so I'll see if I can get sockets. Any crossovers with the 201's and 126's?
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Old 12-27-2014, 09:40 AM
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I'd be interested in a pair of Cluster LEDs if you get into this; in the meantime, I will try to find a pair of sockets to send to you if you continue to be short of supply.
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Old 12-27-2014, 10:54 AM
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I'd buy two sets

I'm making a junkyard run this weekend so I'll see if I can get sockets. Any crossovers with the 201's and 126's?
I don't know if 201's and 126's are the same, chances are they may be. Best to try them out in the cluster, i.e. don't just go by a visual.
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Old 12-27-2014, 11:00 AM
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I have a boat load of sockets & clusters
You need which ones?
2 turn signals
2 cluster illuminators that transmit the light through the plastic tubes?
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I need the turn signals p/n A0005453419
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Old 12-27-2014, 12:15 PM
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I need the turn signals p/n A0005453419
How many do you need?
I'll send you some xtra's if you need them.
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Old 01-21-2015, 10:33 PM
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OK the LED's finally came in and all orders were shipped out today. See receipt, look for your zip code to see expected delivery date. I thought the the postage would be closer to a cost of a 1st class stamp but it is $2.32 for a 0.50 oz package! With all the work I had to do I lost money on this one. I will not be making anymore turn signal LED's.

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Old 01-21-2015, 10:53 PM
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With the new green LED I just got in, I made some cluster illumination LED's by soldering them onto the sockets. Green is the color used in military cockpits for night vision since it provides the best contrast. My Jetta has green LED cluster illumination and under cloudy daylight, I can see the green lighting when turned on whereas white lighting is not noticed.

Here's what green illumination looks like


compared to incandescent bulb illumination


I have 2 sets of these (2 each set), after they are gone, I cannot make anymore unless I get more sockets. They are $13 a set shipped CONUS.
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Old 01-25-2015, 10:53 AM
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Shipped the LEDs. See pic for your tracking #
I have 2 more sets of cluster illumination sockets that Fattyman sent me that I forgot about so can make 2 more sets. PM me for details.

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Old 01-25-2015, 05:41 PM
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Got mine, Thanks.
I just can't stop playing with my new Aprilia though .
I'll report back when I do the swap. Thanks
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Old 01-30-2015, 01:09 AM
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With the new green LED I just got in, I made some cluster illumination LED's by soldering them onto the sockets. Green is the color used in military cockpits for night vision since it provides the best contrast. My Jetta has green LED cluster illumination and under cloudy daylight, I can see the green lighting when turned on whereas white lighting is not noticed.

Here's what green illumination looks like


compared to incandescent bulb illumination


I have 2 sets of these (2 each set), after they are gone, I cannot make anymore unless I get more sockets. They are $13 a set shipped CONUS.
ill take 2 sets if you have them
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Old 02-05-2015, 07:13 PM
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Bad news is all my sockets for cluster illumination has been depleted. But the good news is that I just got in some green LED's that do not need to be soldered onto sockets but plug right into them, so you just swap out the incandescent bulbs. Please PM me if you want to order a set.

I installed a set into my 85 300D today and even in daylight, I can see the green illumination when turned on. Installing them was easy. I removed the 3 Phillips screws that holds the knee panel and the plastic screw by the throttle pedal and the panel swings down, reached up and pushed out the cluster. Pulled cluster out as much as possible (without disconnecting anything else) and I was able to reach in with my fingers to undo the illumination sockets.

Here's what it looks like at night.
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Old 02-05-2015, 07:15 PM
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ill take 2 sets if you have them
Please PM me.
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Any more cluster LEDs available?
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Old 02-07-2015, 03:20 PM
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Any more cluster LEDs available?
Yes, PM sent

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