Mirror Turn Signal Change
05-07-2005, 12:34 AM
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Mirror Turn Signal Change
Tools Needed:
Philips head screw driver
Flat Head Screw driver
Dremel
Cut Off Bit
Silicone
Switch Blade
Safety glasses
Clear Silicone
Sand Paper (Or Sanding bit for Dremel)
Plyers
Led's (I used Item Number 840556011262, Search for that ID at http://www.coolerguys.com
First off you need to get access to the lens we do this by removing the pop on cover.
The Cover is held in by 4 plastic clips (Purple)
Get your nail between the Cover and the Mirror and pry it off.
Take your flat head and wedge it between your lens and the plug, Pull upward to pop the plug out, Be careful you can see where I broke mine. You could also give the wires a good tug to get them out...
Plug out
Now your going to remove the (2) screws
Remove your lens
Your first part is done!
Now your going to need your Dremel and cut off bit
^Cut Off bit
Now your going to cut the lens off using the Cut Off Bit, Cut right above the lip where the lens and housing meet. Be sure to ware safety glasses!
When your cutting the plastic will melt itself back together, take a razor like so and go around the whole housing breaking the little plastic joints.
When you cut it all, the lens will come out like so.
Now we will need to remove these Leds
Take your plyers and get them under the base of the LED and break the (LEDS) off.
You need to sand the parts you plan to solder, The solder will not stick to it if you don't sand it.
Item Id: 840556011262 (I used there 5mm the 2nd time around)
Take one of the LED'S and cut a little bit off the shortest leg.
Now use that leg to bridge these together (What this is going to do is make the LED's Use the same + and -, meaing brighter LED's))
Now your going to solder in the LED'S(Green) The + Is on top(Red) and the - Is on the bottom(Purple), The Bridge is also in red.
* + Is the longer leg on the LED - Is the short leg*
Now put your lens on and seal it up using the Silicone, Let it dry for a good 8-12 hours. Recheck it for any holes, fill them in if needed. *Note* Id place a little bit of silicone under each led for extra strength.
Your all done! final finish is good except you can see the gold where it was sanded. It doesnt look bad just looks like a reflection. Led's are pretty bright, they are Ultra White so they have a hint of blueish'purple to them.
Philips head screw driver
Flat Head Screw driver
Dremel
Cut Off Bit
Silicone
Switch Blade
Safety glasses
Clear Silicone
Sand Paper (Or Sanding bit for Dremel)
Plyers
Led's (I used Item Number 840556011262, Search for that ID at http://www.coolerguys.com
First off you need to get access to the lens we do this by removing the pop on cover.
The Cover is held in by 4 plastic clips (Purple)
Get your nail between the Cover and the Mirror and pry it off.
Take your flat head and wedge it between your lens and the plug, Pull upward to pop the plug out, Be careful you can see where I broke mine. You could also give the wires a good tug to get them out...
Plug out
Now your going to remove the (2) screws
Remove your lens
Your first part is done!
Now your going to need your Dremel and cut off bit
^Cut Off bit
Now your going to cut the lens off using the Cut Off Bit, Cut right above the lip where the lens and housing meet. Be sure to ware safety glasses!
When your cutting the plastic will melt itself back together, take a razor like so and go around the whole housing breaking the little plastic joints.
When you cut it all, the lens will come out like so.
Now we will need to remove these Leds
Take your plyers and get them under the base of the LED and break the (LEDS) off.
You need to sand the parts you plan to solder, The solder will not stick to it if you don't sand it.
Item Id: 840556011262 (I used there 5mm the 2nd time around)
Take one of the LED'S and cut a little bit off the shortest leg.
Now use that leg to bridge these together (What this is going to do is make the LED's Use the same + and -, meaing brighter LED's))
Now your going to solder in the LED'S(Green) The + Is on top(Red) and the - Is on the bottom(Purple), The Bridge is also in red.
* + Is the longer leg on the LED - Is the short leg*
Now put your lens on and seal it up using the Silicone, Let it dry for a good 8-12 hours. Recheck it for any holes, fill them in if needed. *Note* Id place a little bit of silicone under each led for extra strength.
Your all done! final finish is good except you can see the gold where it was sanded. It doesnt look bad just looks like a reflection. Led's are pretty bright, they are Ultra White so they have a hint of blueish'purple to them.
05-08-2005, 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by TimO
dude thats flippin awesome, its about time someone figured this out. thanks bro! ... to bad I'm selling my tC remember? lol
05-09-2005, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by hotbox05
pictures of finished results? I'll be doing the same to some of the xb led ones , somewhat soon. neat write up
05-31-2005, 04:58 AM
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Its really not that bad. The first one I did took about an hour..the second about 10 minutes. I have done another car since and it really is not a big deal. If you have any questions, you can PM me. As far as I know, I was the first one to do this mod and I helped Kaeon write up the FAQ.
06-14-2005, 07:49 PM
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FYI....as good as that looks, it's also illegal. Side markers are *required* to be amber/orange. Some states might fail your safety inspection, so be cautious.
It does look sweet though! Great job guys!
It does look sweet though! Great job guys!