Hi all, I've searched through the forums and haven't found any specific answers to how to (or if you can) replace the display backlights in the stock stereo head unit. I recently updated the dash gauges, climate controls and clock with LEDs in my '03 D II, and they're all much brighter (and work now). So when my headlights are on, I turn my dimmer way down so that the dash bulbs aren't too bright. The only problem is that when I do this while there is still light outside (dawn, dusk, dark and stormy days), I can't see the radio display.

I would like to replace the display lamps with LEDs in the stereo head, but I just haven't been able to find any information around someone doing this successfully.

Thanks for any help.

 

Here's a picture from when I had the headunit out and apart. I didn't have the screen off but the buttons all have SMD LEDs beside them

 

Thanks Sandman, I guess that’s about what I expected. Any idea where the display gets its illumination, or is that perhaps integrated into the LCD somehow?

Much appreciated.

 

I'm not sure right off, I might could get that radio back out and take a look when I get my truck back together.