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by djg » Fri Apr 24, 2015 4:08 pm
I didn't want to be defeated by a switch
, so I went ahead with the SMD solution. Contrary to my previous belief, it can be solved, if you place the LED and resistor low, there will be room for it. Because I removed the bulb wires, I had to solder in new ones. As I described in the write-up, it's possible but requires very quick and careful soldering to avoid any damage to the plastic parts. It's much easier with the wires intact. Definitely the trickiest one of the original bulb-equipped switches.
I'll make new pictures this evening.
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1996 XM 2.5 Turbo D VSX (LHD, Bleu Mauritius)
1986 BX 19 TRI Break (LHD, Rouge Vallelunga) deceased
1996 AX 14 D (LHD, Alaska White) in family
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russ92xmsed
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by russ92xmsed » Fri Apr 24, 2015 6:51 pm
Spent the day cleaning the Sahara off the XM today. It looks good from a distance, but there are defects that need sorting!
Nosecone is a mess and needs repainting. Yet to decide if I try it myself or get it done properly. Otherwise polishes up well.
Also found some composte.
Russ
1992 K reg XM 2.1 Auto SED RP 5712
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by russ92xmsed » Fri Apr 24, 2015 6:54 pm
djg wrote:I didn't want to be defeated by a switch
, so I went ahead with the SMD solution. Contrary to my previous belief, it can be solved, if you place the LED and resistor low, there will be room for it. Because I removed the bulb wires, I had to solder in new ones. As I described in the write-up, it's possible but requires very quick and careful soldering to avoid any damage to the plastic parts. It's much easier with the wires intact. Definitely the trickiest of the original bulb-equipped switches.
I'll make new pictures this evening.
Very interesting, look forward to that. Well done.
Russ
1992 K reg XM 2.1 Auto SED RP 5712
1992 K reg XM 2.1 Auto SED RP 5705 (D)
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2003 C5 2.2 HDI Exclusive
I sell Engine bay, 1990 COTY, Total & Club XM Sticker Decals
http://www.rjwcreativedesign.co.uk
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djg
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by djg » Fri Apr 24, 2015 8:00 pm
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1986 BX 19 TRI Break (LHD, Rouge Vallelunga) deceased
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by djg » Fri Apr 24, 2015 8:14 pm
Another one, the phone had obvious problems with focusing on a bright LED but it's good enough for the purpose:
LEDs.jpg
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1996 XM 2.5 Turbo D VSX (LHD, Bleu Mauritius)
1986 BX 19 TRI Break (LHD, Rouge Vallelunga) deceased
1996 AX 14 D (LHD, Alaska White) in family
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by Dean » Fri Apr 24, 2015 8:32 pm
Ooh Russ, very nice indeed, looks just as good if not better than your old flat pack one, lovely.
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by russ92xmsed » Fri Apr 24, 2015 8:48 pm
Thanks Dean
but all I can say is an ipad camera is very flattering! It ain't that pretty in real life!
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by russ92xmsed » Fri Apr 24, 2015 8:49 pm
Gabor, that's a great fix on the one touch switch. I might have to send you mine to do!
Russ
1992 K reg XM 2.1 Auto SED RP 5712
1992 K reg XM 2.1 Auto SED RP 5705 (D)
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2003 C5 2.2 HDI Exclusive
I sell Engine bay, 1990 COTY, Total & Club XM Sticker Decals
http://www.rjwcreativedesign.co.uk
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by djg » Fri Apr 24, 2015 10:55 pm
It would be easier with a through hole LED after all. I just accepted the challenge to do it with what I already had.
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Gábor
1996 XM 2.5 Turbo D VSX (LHD, Bleu Mauritius)
1986 BX 19 TRI Break (LHD, Rouge Vallelunga) deceased
1996 AX 14 D (LHD, Alaska White) in family
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by jorgy » Fri Apr 24, 2015 11:59 pm
Very nice car Russ. With all I see, I suspect I'm driving the least tidy-looking XM of the forum!
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