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MG TD TF 1500 - LED Instrument Lights

Has anyone installed LED instrument bulbs on a TF? I am considering doing such but I wonder if the very expensive bulbs are worth the time and expense.

Thanks much for your thoughts.

Larry
LD Kanaster

I’m a fan of LEDs in general but you would have to ask yourself how often you drive at night and if your charging system is being severely tested by 3 x 2.2W bulbs.
I installed LED strip lights in the instruments on my Stag and it is quite novel to be able to change the colour of the instrument panel - but the novelty wore off.
Chris
C I Twidle

Hello Larry, I bought some off ebay. I put them in the TD, it's the first time I've been able to see the gauges at night. I love it. Note since the TD has a green strip of plastic to filter the light I bought the green led's for it. I got white led's for the Y.

Butch
R Taras

I've had the same results as Butch. I'm using white LEDs. Bud
Bud Krueger

Thank y'all for your thoughts and suggestions. The TF is in great shape and I think I am fighting the old saying "if it ain't broke, don't fix it." I figured there isn't anything left to do on the car except add LED instrument lights. I suppose, after finishing the oil/oel change and tuning the car I will just cover it for the winter.

Thanks again.
LD Kanaster

Question: can you dim the LED lights?

Thanks,

Jim
J Barry

The dimmer control on my TD works fine with the LEDs. Much more usable range than with the tungsten. Bud
Bud Krueger

Good to know. Thank you Bud.

Jim
J Barry

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