If it makes you feel better, George, I've seen an old 3-page thread where someone put blue LEDs in and wondered why the display went blank. Blue LED light + orange filter = black.
My lamps have gone in display and controls, now I know what a pain it is to remove the panels, I need to buy a radio remove tools and plastic dash removal tool, good video
If you want to change the base colour of the display(the yellow tint) you need to do the following: 1. open up the main body of the unit and remove the digital display from the front of the circut board(on some versions the display assembly is held together by a metal bracket and you will need needlenosed pliers to remove this by bending its tabs streight on the back of the board). Underneath there is a dark orange peace of plastic called the filter. 2. Once the old filter is removed you will need to replace it with a colourless(but not clear) alternative , a 1ltr milk botle is perfect and can easily be cut using the old filter as a template. Avoid any molding lines and cut 2 to 3 layers as there thinner than the origonal filter (also the more layers the darker and more deffuse the backlight of the display will be at te end) 3. reassemble the unit making sure the digital display sits flush on the circit board and lines up with the contacts on the board(looks like a rubber pad) . Once rebuilt you can now add any colour LED you like. It takes about 10 mins if you know what you are doing but I would set aside an hour if your unsure. If at the end the backlight is wortking but you cannot see any information being displayed the glass part of the display is not miking contact with the circuit board.
@@BbkEddy16 The old filter sits in a frame behind the LCD display so no glue should be required. Might be worth just fitting the new lights first as not all of these displays have an amber filter fitted.
@@SoldierG6543-2-f Got there in the end mate thanks, took the amber filter out and tried the milk bottle technique but looked awful so just left it like that with the blue lights, can still see everything so happy days I guess lol
@@GeorgeAusters no prob I know stu told u same 🤣 anything white or hazed clear will work the milk bottle worked best for me The 00-53 cars had a semi clear 1 rather than orange
Dear friend I have a corsa diesel 1.7tdi 2001 and this model have not a display screen is it possible to put a new one from the next model ? Very nice video
Yes, it's easier with a pre-2003 Corsa because the MFD doesn't have to be matched to the stereo head unit. You can buy a used MFD, surround and maybe you will need the connection cable from the MFD to the HU (mine was already present - I don't know if the loom is there on vehicles with the 'burger tray' blank space) and it should work fine. Try to get an MFD from a
Hey up matey, didn't expect to find you on here. I done the cruise control and remap on your Corsa! If I had found this a couple of months ago you could of sent me the radio face in the post and I would of put white LED on that for you, to match up with the rest. Good to see you've hung on to it and looking after it well. Take care mate. ATB
@@oscarturner2480 I once did that to my first car, and since George did not reply, I will (even though you probably won't need the answer anymore): I had to put in the radiocode, luckily, the code was printed on a small cardboard-card within the manual-booklet.
Hi I dunno if you can help but I have tried with the removal keys to remove the stereo but it wouldn’t budge. I’ve removed the front off and the metal front of the stereo is exposed but it still won’t budge. I’ve manage to take the T20 screw out of the stereo cage but I need to get behind the stereo to remove it. Any tips on how to do this?
some models of the 2000-2005 Corsa had an extra button which locked the stereo from being removed. My first car had a radio looking like his but there was one slight difference: an extra button with this small shitty "lock"-Button which I did kind of oversee xD
If it makes you feel better, George, I've seen an old 3-page thread where someone put blue LEDs in and wondered why the display went blank. Blue LED light + orange filter = black.
My lamps have gone in display and controls, now I know what a pain it is to remove the panels, I need to buy a radio remove tools and plastic dash removal tool, good video
i think if ur 12v port has led/lights the surround is either clear or coloured, nice vid thanks!
Thanks for watching man 👍🏻
A great video on how NOT TO strip your dash out. Thanks :)
Great video. Thanks brother. I also like to customize my utility like yours but I haven't started yet
If you want to change the base colour of the display(the yellow tint) you need to do the following:
1. open up the main body of the unit and remove the digital display from the front of the circut board(on some versions the display assembly is held together by a metal bracket and you will need needlenosed pliers to remove this by bending its tabs streight on the back of the board). Underneath there is a dark orange peace of plastic called the filter.
2. Once the old filter is removed you will need to replace it with a colourless(but not clear) alternative , a 1ltr milk botle is perfect and can easily be cut using the old filter as a template. Avoid any molding lines and cut 2 to 3 layers as there thinner than the origonal filter (also the more layers the darker and more deffuse the backlight of the display will be at te end)
3. reassemble the unit making sure the digital display sits flush on the circit board and lines up with the contacts on the board(looks like a rubber pad) . Once rebuilt you can now add any colour LED you like.
It takes about 10 mins if you know what you are doing but I would set aside an hour if your unsure. If at the end the backlight is wortking but you cannot see any information being displayed the glass part of the display is not miking contact with the circuit board.
Really helpful- thanks a lot
Hello mate I know this is a while ago but is there an alternative to the milk bottle? A link would be helpful if anyone has one, thanks
Thanks mate do I need to stick it on at all? If so what with? Thanks
@@BbkEddy16 The old filter sits in a frame behind the LCD display so no glue should be required. Might be worth just fitting the new lights first as not all of these displays have an amber filter fitted.
@@SoldierG6543-2-f Got there in the end mate thanks, took the amber filter out and tried the milk bottle technique but looked awful so just left it like that with the blue lights, can still see everything so happy days I guess lol
we’re u get bulbs from
There’s an orange filter inside the display mate, remove that and it should go 100 percent white
Yeah I heard you have to replace it with a white ice cream tub lid lol
George Austers yes lol anything with thin plain white plastic will do the trick. Just shape it around the original one and it should work a treat 😀
Could you just remove all together and have no filter
@@pablothespy3639The screen would be transparent and you would see the led bulbs. Wouldn't look nice
you need to take the clock apart and replace the orange plastic with a clear diffused plastic milk bottle works the best ether 1 or 2 layers
Cheers mate. Will get on it when I have some time!
@@GeorgeAusters no prob I know stu told u same 🤣 anything white or hazed clear will work the milk bottle worked best for me
The 00-53 cars had a semi clear 1 rather than orange
Have you manage to so this ?
@@euricovaz960 yes that's how I know
If I'm trying to change the bulbs on the radio section, and they still don't work, where would the fuse be please.
Do you have to have orange? Or could you change the colour to blue or red for example?
Does anyone know what bulbs go into the heater panels, what size do I get
With bulb you put for air ??
Hello my clock display didn't appear in morning starting..but it appear in the afternoon what causes this delay..pls.give me advise thanks
What is the code of the clock bulbs? T10 or t5 or something else?
i need help i got vectra C and i dont know what type of led lights i need to buy for it i just cant finde that information
Hey can you show me where to get the centre dashboard bulbs as the description link isn’t working x
If my screen only comes up in very bright light, could it be that I need to replace the LEDs?
Hi where can I get the kit like that
Hi
What is the lamp reference?
Thanks
Does that car have interior lock ?
Dear friend I have a corsa diesel 1.7tdi 2001 and this model have not a display screen is it possible to put a new one from the next model ? Very nice video
Yes, it's easier with a pre-2003 Corsa because the MFD doesn't have to be matched to the stereo head unit. You can buy a used MFD, surround and maybe you will need the connection cable from the MFD to the HU (mine was already present - I don't know if the loom is there on vehicles with the 'burger tray' blank space) and it should work fine. Try to get an MFD from a
Hey up matey, didn't expect to find you on here. I done the cruise control and remap on your Corsa! If I had found this a couple of months ago you could of sent me the radio face in the post and I would of put white LED on that for you, to match up with the rest. Good to see you've hung on to it and looking after it well. Take care mate. ATB
LambySRI Yeah I’ve still got it mate, well it’s technically the Mrs car now👍🏻
So when you unplug the radio and put it back in, did you have to put the radio code in ?
You hearted and liked my comment but didnt reply
@@oscarturner2480 I once did that to my first car, and since George did not reply, I will (even though you probably won't need the answer anymore): I had to put in the radiocode, luckily, the code was printed on a small cardboard-card within the manual-booklet.
@@gecko2.617 thank you
@@oscarturner2480 you are welcome, mate! :)
Hi your video has been alot of help one question tho where did you get your speedo looks sweet I would love one
You've probably found out now, but for anyone else wondering... Meriva A clocks
th-cam.com/video/7f6ovXaCRN0/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=GeorgeAusters
Where do you get the bulbs from and what ones go where
A few people on the Corsa C UK forum have used these and been happy with them:
www.crazyleds.co.uk/select-vehicle/vauxhall/corsa-c-00-06
Really nice touch up. I think on my fiesta its not as easy changing those bulbs
Yeah white bulbs look so much better than the horrible factory colour. Usually is pretty easy to do. Done most of them when I had my BMW 👍🏻
Hi I dunno if you can help but I have tried with the removal keys to remove the stereo but it wouldn’t budge. I’ve removed the front off and the metal front of the stereo is exposed but it still won’t budge. I’ve manage to take the T20 screw out of the stereo cage but I need to get behind the stereo to remove it. Any tips on how to do this?
some models of the 2000-2005 Corsa had an extra button which locked the stereo from being removed. My first car had a radio looking like his but there was one slight difference: an extra button with this small shitty "lock"-Button which I did kind of oversee xD
@@gecko2.617 in the end I just yanked it out cos nothing was working
Link don't work
Try now mate
You totally ruined that, white on the dash, green on the heater controls, orange on the radio and yellow on the display ...... not a great combo !!
where are the led lights from? link???
Yes in the description mate