- Thu Aug 12, 2021 10:25 pm
#97547
After trying different things to cure pod lighting problem eg paint the mirrors silver, putting tinfoil on the mirrors, purchasing various led bulbs that don’t fit or wrong polarity or tired of the having those 3w bulbs consuming a lot of energy and giving off a lot of heat or potentiometer problems I decided to try this solution:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-928-94 ... 632-2357-0
The package arrived within a week and contents were well packaged. Instructions had misspellings and grammar issues. Overall, poorly written. Like step 1: remove pod. Step 2 insert new ones. Ok. A little exaggerating with step 2. First thing I noticed is they did not fit my test 79 gauge cluster however they did fit my 85. I’m guessing 80 and up pre-digital dash would work. Moving on.
Next thing was to take a 9/64 drill bill and ever so slightly drill out each six posts holding the mirror. You only have to drill just enough for the plastic to get below surface of the mount. So basically like a few seconds worth. Then using a very small flat blade screwdriver, pop each side off. Rinse and repeat two more times. Then wirh a 7/64 bit, so the same with the small black plastic light bulb covers.
Picture of existing mirror showing light transfer.
Ok. Clean the area with alcohol or other cleaner to get a clean surface. Now mount the three LEDs with the supplied double sided tape. You may need to take a small flat blade and slight expand the original bulb receptacle just a bit for the led ends. You will also need to check polarity after installation.
Bench test sample:
LED OFF
Ambient light with Led lighting on
Minimal ambient lighting
No ambient light
Overall, I think I’m pleased so far. Still need to see installed in car… more to come…
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-928-94 ... 632-2357-0
The package arrived within a week and contents were well packaged. Instructions had misspellings and grammar issues. Overall, poorly written. Like step 1: remove pod. Step 2 insert new ones. Ok. A little exaggerating with step 2. First thing I noticed is they did not fit my test 79 gauge cluster however they did fit my 85. I’m guessing 80 and up pre-digital dash would work. Moving on.
Next thing was to take a 9/64 drill bill and ever so slightly drill out each six posts holding the mirror. You only have to drill just enough for the plastic to get below surface of the mount. So basically like a few seconds worth. Then using a very small flat blade screwdriver, pop each side off. Rinse and repeat two more times. Then wirh a 7/64 bit, so the same with the small black plastic light bulb covers.
Picture of existing mirror showing light transfer.
Ok. Clean the area with alcohol or other cleaner to get a clean surface. Now mount the three LEDs with the supplied double sided tape. You may need to take a small flat blade and slight expand the original bulb receptacle just a bit for the led ends. You will also need to check polarity after installation.
Bench test sample:
LED OFF
Ambient light with Led lighting on
Minimal ambient lighting
No ambient light
Overall, I think I’m pleased so far. Still need to see installed in car… more to come…
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1983 928 US S, 5-Spd, Grand Prix White (SOLD)
1986.5 928 Auto, Triple Black (SOLD)
1984 928 Auto, Guards Red (SOLD)
1982 928 5-Speed, Black(SOLD)
1979 928 5-Speed, 5.0L Bumblebee(RIP)
2017 991.2, 7-Spd, Yellow/Black
2015 981 Cayman S, 6-Spd, Yellow/Back
1985 928 Euro S2, Auto, 33X
1985 928 Euro S2, 5-Spd, Guards Red
1984 928 Euro S2, 5-Spd, Black w/Purple Flake (SOLD)
1983 928 US S, 5-Spd, Grand Prix White (SOLD)
1986.5 928 Auto, Triple Black (SOLD)
1984 928 Auto, Guards Red (SOLD)
1982 928 5-Speed, Black(SOLD)
1979 928 5-Speed, 5.0L Bumblebee(RIP)