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I had a couple quick questions regarding this method of lighting up your center console using a neon tube.

https://celicahobby.com/ubbthreads/thread.f_1869870766_0_collapsed_5__1.html

1- After cutting the black piece mentioned, does the tube just fit in there without using anything else to support it (glue, tape, etc)?

2- What do you do with the preexisting lights attached to the AC console? Cut off the green slips? Leave them on?

3- What is the easiest way to change the cigarette lighter to match the neon? I tried acetate and it isn't even close. Is there any blue bulb out there that I can replace it with or is it like the AC lights which can't be removed?

Thanks in advance! smile

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U can remove the ac lights...But i dont know the answer to your question, sorry. Good luck!

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changing the light in the cig lighter is easy. just get your hands on a small led light, and cut out the one thats in there, and wire up the new one. mines blue now!

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Originally Posted by Tyler_W
changing the light in the cig lighter is easy. just get your hands on a small led light, and cut out the one thats in there, and wire up the new one. mines blue now!

You can actually replace the stock bulb in the cigarret lighter for a led bulb #74 happywink
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Thanks for your help guys. Does anyone know about how the tube stays in place or what I should do about the preexisting bulbs? Thanks again.

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haha cool man!

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Originally Posted by morris
Originally Posted by Tyler_W
changing the light in the cig lighter is easy. just get your hands on a small led light, and cut out the one thats in there, and wire up the new one. mines blue now!

You can actually replace the stock bulb in the cigarret lighter for a led bulb #74 happywink

Anyone know where to purchase these? Thanks!

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Is this the bulb we need for the cigarette lighter?

74-XX Bulbs Specifications:
1 LED
12 volt
Usage:
Instrument panel light

Size:
T5 Wedge Base, 20mm

3/4" (20mm) high x 3/8" (5mm) diameter

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how do i take aprt the cig lighter to get to the bulb. wil thsi nbulb work for the ac gauges too??? Ebay sels them 2 for 4 in blue or white. i rmeber someone on eclica showing how to remove cig lighter but if osmeone has pics of the bulb and how ot get at it that woudl be great.

-Dan

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