Dome Light Conversion to LEDs

[Bob Bidonde]

Take some load off of your electrical power system by converting to LEDs. Here is a dome light conversion.

 

[Ed's Vickie]

Can not read , too small of print.

 

[CarlG]

I even tried enlarging it to 200% and still couldn't read it.

 

[GPierce]

Be careful with LED conversions if you have a positive ground system. Unlike incandescent bulbs, LED's are polarity dependent.

 

[cpf240]

In the instructions in #1, it says to use #3528 LED strip lights, and says to reverse the connections for use in a positive ground situation. This appears from be from a Model A site, perhaps the OP could post a direct link to the writeup?

 

[TinCup]

Bob can you upload the original image?

 

[Bob Bidonde]

I am having difficulty posting a copy of my LED conversion. For a copy of the MS Word file, email
modela1931@aol.com

 

[cpf240]

Maybe export it to PDF, and post that?

 

[CarlG]

I am having difficulty posting a copy of my LED conversion. For a copy of the MS Word file, email
modela1931@aol.com

When you have the MS Word file open, click "Save As", then click PDF. That will automatically save it as a PDF that then can be posted here.

 

[biggieou]

Whatever happened with this?

 

[redmodelt]

Send Bob a PM and ask, in case he does not see this updated posting.

 

[Badpuppy]

It uses a piece of 3528 LED strip - wired into a bulb base, I assume. LED strips usually require 12 volts. Premade LED bulbs are a better alternative.

https://www.ledlight.com/1156-ba15s.aspx (Don't buy their headlight bulb.)

 

[The Master Cylinder]

While a neat idea, i personally don't you my dome light enough the bother with a conversing to LED.

I do use a LED in my dash light to prevent from burning my fingers while feeling under the dash rail for the switch.

 

[30 Closed Cab PU]

While a neat idea, i personally don't you my dome light enough the bother with a conversing to LED.

I do use a LED in my dash light to prevent from burning my fingers while feeling under the dash rail for the switch.

Would you please post a link, or provide a part# supplier of the LED dash light you use?


I tried figuring out what to use once, got confused by the horrendous high amount selection/info.


Thanks

 

[Badpuppy]

I might try a pair of these for dash & dome -

https://www.ledlight.com/81-miniature-bulb-ba15s-base-led-6-to-24-volt-g6.aspx

 

[Kurt in NJ]

I get the free flashlight from harbor freight-- when the batteries die they get modified into plate lighting etc

 

[BillEbob]

I do use a LED in my dash light to prevent from burning my fingers while feeling under the dash rail for the switch.

I found an easy fix for the dash panel light — I used a 12V bulb in my 6V system!

Works like a champ!!

 

[biggieou]

These are really small, how do you get them to work with the socket?

I might try a pair of these for dash & dome -

https://www.ledlight.com/81-miniature-bulb-ba15s-base-led-6-to-24-volt-g6.aspx

 

[30 Closed Cab PU]

I believe the BA 15 is the correct physical size for the dash. If in doubt call them, and have your bulb handy and a 6 inch steel ruler in case of questions.

 

[Badpuppy]

These are really small, how do you get them to work with the socket?

All bulbs in the model A have the BA15S base. (Headlights BA15D).

The base is actually 5/8" diameter. Standard designations overtook us in the '70s - BAyonet 15mm Single contact. BA = straight pins, BAY = offset.