Knocklink LEDS
 

Has anyone replaced the leds in the Knocklink,either remote mounted or inside ?
What voltage leds did you use ? Havnt checked the output its all in bits...
Cheers Guys

i made my own remote install. i just used normal leds and holders from maplins 12v

Yes i have and found that they were 2.5v LED's, got my LED's from Maplins :)

Didn't replace them as such. Just de-soldered the LEDs from the KnockLink, mounted them in the top of the plastic trim that fits around the dials with LED clips and connected them all back up to the Knocklink with some screened multicore cable. Bit of hot glue applied to stop it all coming apart. KnockLink box hidden behind the dashboard. Job's a good-un :D

Thanks for the replys guys,i too remote mounted a set but used the originals,
Not toooo sure about them being 12v ? I thought around 2.5-5volts,will have to get some and try it...Anyone else ?

Its the standard LEDs they use, off the top off my head it should say something like Vf = 2 Volts in the spec

Basically don't buy anything labelled 'low current' - standard is what you need.

You can buy LEDs that be put across 12v, or 24v etc - it just means it comes with a resistor inline. But in this case you just want the LED only

Anyone got pictures of the LEDs mounted to the right of the cup holder in a new age?

Not mine but heres a pic i have
http://www.showoffyourcar.com//cars/SUBARU/13441.jpg

This has to be one of the neatest and easiest (as in piece of piss..!) methods of mounting a KL. No bother removing LEDs, just remove KL case and use as template to drill holes in dash shroud. I did this and just gaffer taped KL gubbins in position once LEDs were in holes.

Takes about 30 mins, and yes they are very visable. lol, you even get a 'heads up' in dash..!;)

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...tionMedium.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3.../KL1Medium.jpg

You won't get much more descreet (sp?) that this..!

Although the eagal eyed amoungst you will notice in the second pic the LED's have been changed... NO NEED..!

:)

Hold on guys thread seems to be going off topic !
Ive done the remote leds in all kinda places and have always used the originals desoldered from the board BUT the question i asked which is getting varied answers is................................................ ....
What voltage leds are used in the k/link as standard,now without setting it up on the bench and measuring the outputs there seems to be varied opinions....

sorry to be picky but you did ask 2 questions :p

That would be question 1

that would be question 2 :)

Has anyone replaced the leds in the Knocklink,either remote mounted or inside ?
What voltage leds did you use ? Havnt checked the output its all in bits...


So wheres the second question ??

Lets put it plain for ya then

If anyone has remote mounted there leds or changed/replaced the leds inside the k/link what was the voltage of the leds you fitted :D

1 question = Whats the voltage of the leds

Oh and not to be left out of a straying thread heres a pic of one i did 18months or more ago

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4.../Scooby002.jpg"

2.5 volts in mine,They work fine and have done for six or so months

i haven't done any so I cant answer - sorry!
Am looking at remotely mounting theleds though

Will go for the 2.5's or 3-5v's as 12v is too high in my opinion...Will let you know after ive tested the output at different levels,Cheers guys.

jaytc this info will probably come in handy for you then when you knacker yours stripping the oems ones out of the unit,the slightest bit tooo much heat and they're shagged.

I used bog standard leds in mine. Have been working fine. I think they are rated upto 12v. Works perfect.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...7/knock005.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...7/knock005.jpg

Cheers Ralph, that classic one is on my Type R.

Think mine was the first to be done but since I posted that pic way back quite a few others have done it also. I guess they can't solder like me either.