Okay guys, I've seen a ton of threads on "how to make my cluster blue" and I tackled it today so listen up! Oh, and this only applies to 99-04 fellas out there.
*EDIT* For BRIGHTER results, purchase 5 Tri-LEDs from here -->http://autolumination.com/74.htm @ ~$24 shipped. See the difference at this post -->http://forums.stangnet.com/showpost.php?p=6684203&postcount=93
Once, they come in, let's get working. First, follow the instructions posted on MW to remove your cluster. Should take you about 10 minutes to remove the entire cluster: http://mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/whtf1.htm
Okay, now you got your cluster out. Turn it over and you'll see all your sockets for the bulbs. There are 5. What you need to do is stick needle nose pliers into the sockets and twist a 1/4 turn to the left and pull out the socket:
Next, take the socket and pull out the nasty bulb that's in it:
and replace it with one of your new LEDs:
to his:
Place back in the socket and twist. All done! Do this for all 5 bulbs.
*NOTE!!!! The LEDs have polarity!! So if you put them in and plug in your cluster and they don't light, take them out and turn around the LED within the socket. ***
Go ahead and put the cluster back in and you're all set! Here is what you'll have when you're all done:
Before:
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After:
:SNSign:
*EDIT* For BRIGHTER results, purchase 5 Tri-LEDs from here -->http://autolumination.com/74.htm @ ~$24 shipped. See the difference at this post -->http://forums.stangnet.com/showpost.php?p=6684203&postcount=93
Once, they come in, let's get working. First, follow the instructions posted on MW to remove your cluster. Should take you about 10 minutes to remove the entire cluster: http://mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/whtf1.htm
Okay, now you got your cluster out. Turn it over and you'll see all your sockets for the bulbs. There are 5. What you need to do is stick needle nose pliers into the sockets and twist a 1/4 turn to the left and pull out the socket:
Next, take the socket and pull out the nasty bulb that's in it:
and replace it with one of your new LEDs:
to his:
Place back in the socket and twist. All done! Do this for all 5 bulbs.
*NOTE!!!! The LEDs have polarity!! So if you put them in and plug in your cluster and they don't light, take them out and turn around the LED within the socket. ***
Go ahead and put the cluster back in and you're all set! Here is what you'll have when you're all done:
Before:
View attachment 415025
After:
:SNSign: