[MR2] Mk2 Turbo Instrument Cluster Turn Signal Lamp

[Mark Farver]

On the MKI it is pretty easy to figure out the polarity looking at the
cluster.  The trace that goes everywhere is the ground.  A simple ohm or
continuity tester should let you figure it out, but worse case just try it
and if it doesn't work reverse it.

As for resistor size the best solution is to do the math based on the LED
current specifications (15V/current in amps,) but in most cases for a 12-15V
car a 1k resistor will be just fine.

Mark

On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 8:24 AM, Dennis McFayden <mr2garage at yahoo.com>wrote:

> Mark,
>
> Thanks for the great suggestion. All that is needed is the correct polarity
> for the LED in addition to the current limiting resistor. The incondesant
> lamp is ok but just no green filter. By the looks of the lamp the LED size
> T-1 3/4 should be the correct size. That is the larger size.
>
> Dennis
>
> --- On *Mon, 2/14/11, Mark Farver <mfarver at mindbent.org>* wrote:
>
>
> From: Mark Farver <mfarver at mindbent.org>
> Subject: Re: [MR2] Mk2 Turbo Instrument Cluster Turn Signal Lamp
> To: "Dennis McFayden" <mr2garage at yahoo.com>
> Cc: "MR2 Email" <mr2 at mr2.com>
> Date: Monday, February 14, 2011, 8:46 PM
>
> The MK1 has a white bulb with a green filter built into the black plastic
> overlay. Don't know on the MKII.
>
> You could use a green LED instead.  High brightness ones are available
> almost everywhere, even you local radio shack.  You'll need to know how to
> solder it into the existing bulb socket and wire the correct resistor in
> series.  Works great and yu'll never need to change it again.
>
> Mark
>
>
>
> On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 10:16 PM, Dennis McFayden <mr2garage at yahoo.com<http://us.mc623.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=mr2garage@yahoo.com>
> > wrote:
>
> A previous owner seems to have modified the turn signal indicator in my
> Instrument Cluster. I believe the original lamp was green but not sure what
> made the green color. Does anyone know if the indicator was a standard bulb
> with a green cover over the lamp? If so where can I get a replacement lamp
> or cover?
>
> Is this indicator the same as the one used for the MK1?
>
> The car is a '91 turbo but I think most of the MK2 lamps were the same.
>
> Dennis
>
>
>
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