BeetleDragon737
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I'm looking to install these two gauges (boost + EGT) before I get RC3 on my Beetle:
https://www.egauges.com/30-inHg-30-PSI-Boost-Turbo-2-1-16-p/atm-3803.htm
https://www.egauges.com/1600F-EGT-2-1-16-p/atm-3844.htm
Only problem is, these gauges come with a green LED backlight which doesn't match the blue in the car. I'm curious whether anyone has had luck removing the colored LEDs from Autometer gauges and putting in different ones.
For the standard bulb gauges, the lights can apparently be swapped for various color LEDs. However, I emailed eGauge customer support, and they gave a very short reply saying that it's not possible for gauges that come standard with LEDs. I am doubtful of that though. Surely there must be just a few screws to undo in order to access the circuitboard in the gauge, right?
https://www.egauges.com/30-inHg-30-PSI-Boost-Turbo-2-1-16-p/atm-3803.htm
https://www.egauges.com/1600F-EGT-2-1-16-p/atm-3844.htm
Only problem is, these gauges come with a green LED backlight which doesn't match the blue in the car. I'm curious whether anyone has had luck removing the colored LEDs from Autometer gauges and putting in different ones.
For the standard bulb gauges, the lights can apparently be swapped for various color LEDs. However, I emailed eGauge customer support, and they gave a very short reply saying that it's not possible for gauges that come standard with LEDs. I am doubtful of that though. Surely there must be just a few screws to undo in order to access the circuitboard in the gauge, right?