97-02 has no plastic pillar cover. The 03-06 does.I have the dash pod but would prefer A pillar. Looks like they list that for 03-06 only for some reason. I wonder what the difference is....
Hey thanks for the guide. BUT...I did not read the whole thread. Just ordered based on the first post. As luck would have it, my 97 also has different HVAC bulbs. Also only one footwell bulb on the driver's side. If you can still edit that post, (I know it's been a few years and a lot of forums have time frames to allow edits), could you change the info so it's updated? I think also that superbrightleds now has a guide system on the sight by model, but it does not seem to be entirely accurate either. Said they have no 1157 bulbs for my TJ tail lights when they did have some dual function bulbs. I'm gonna call them tomorrow since I gotta get an RMA on these HVAC bulbs which will likely not be worth it, but I honestly have nowhere else that I can use these. lolI didn’t think about pre-1998 models with the different HVAC controls. Good catch.
Yes, they should just pry off with a screwdriver or a thin trim removal tool.How do you pop off the dome lights in the sound bar? Is it just as simple as putting a small screw driver under the edge?
Yea there’s like a little notch for a flat head to stick in and pry it off I think.How do you pop off the dome lights in the sound bar? Is it just as simple as putting a small screw driver under the edge?
Pried it off with my finger tips. Didn't want to crack a 20+ year old lens.How do you pop off the dome lights in the sound bar? Is it just as simple as putting a small screw driver under the edge?
97-02 has no plastic pillar cover. The 03-06 does.
I know this is an old thread. Are you sure about the a pillar trim. I could have sworn that my 2000 had it, my 99 does not, just screws in the pillar.
I just made the upgrade... I want to add where to stick the screwdriver.... the upper part is easy but you will need to create a gap in the lower part of the swtich like I'm showing here:Since I just bought a new to me 2004 Rubicon, I decided to do this mod again. I also wanted to verify that everything I said above was correct.
Here are some photos for the lights in the rocker switches. Once you pull out the frame for the switches (and power outlets), you'll see this:
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To get to the main switch light, you need to pull each switch from the frame. It is much easier to do if you unplug each of the switches and outlets. There are clips on both top and bottom. Pry the clips carefully with a very small flat screwdriver or a thin trim removal tool. Be very careful as these clips are easy to break. Once you get a switch out, you'll see this:
I didn't attempt to swap these bulbs, as it appears there would need to be some soldering. I'm sure someone with the right expertise would have no problem.
The finished product:
You can see that the Axle Lock switch is a touch dim compared to the other switches (since I didn't swap it), but it isn't drastically different. I can definitely live with it. Also, I wanted to show the indicator light on the rear defrost switch because I didn't change that one either and it still looks pretty good. I'd be curious to see how bright it is with an LED if someone were to determine the bulb.
@Chris do you have any more info and pictures about the soldered led for the Axle locker switch? mine stopped working and I'm kind of afraid to solder/break something while changing it to a led..
Has anyone put these LEDs into a 2000 TJ and still had the full dimming range from the OEM switch?
Unfortunately I do not. I did this so long ago that I can hardly even remember. All I know is that it was very easy to do.
Has anyone put these LEDs into a 2000 TJ and still had the full dimming range from the OEM switch?