cool cant wait to see and read your write up

 

the solder i bought is silver solder. says nothign about rosin. i have some rosin core sitting around from an old project should i use that or can i use the new stuff?

 

60/40 or lead-free rosin core is the best for electronics. Leave the silver for your jewelry and stained glass repair.

 

I Totally Agree!!

 

When soldering, you have to remember that patience is key and you must not apply too much heat. If your soldering has a temperature control, set to 800 Degrees, no more and no less. This is the optimal temperature for soldering. When working with the Radio LED's which are really small, I applied a bead of solder to the Negative Solder pad first and then heated up and with tweezers moved the LED into the molten solder, while trying to keep the LED flush with the board. Then I applied Liquid Flux to the Positive solder joint and applied a small bead of solder to my soldering iron and then sldered the Positive side of the LED. Once completed I Heated each side and pressed down, Gently on the LED until completely flush. Your patience will be rewarded, I promise. Practice the samel techniques on all the other lights.

Here is the link to the new "How to" Thread:

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/how-tutorial-library-21/led-mod-radio-hvac-i-p-step-step-tutorial-2006-2008-a-22174/

 

Comments! Oh I've got Comments! I've seen alot of self done Mods on this Site and for what it's worth, this is right at the "TOP" of the list ! We've installed alot of Mods to our HHR (mostly bolt on) but will probably never have the "BALLS" to attempt something this indepth! I could see us missing parts or smell burning plastic ! Wished we lived Closer ! Anyways to some it up, you have done one "Hell of a Job" and although most would want, most probably won't attempt! Thanks for the Great Write Up also !

 

oh this will be done as soon as i have the money for the LEDs

 

Like DLVRNIT said this the best write up ever posted It looks like I might mess up but I think I will give it a try anyway. Thanks for the detailed how to.

 

PM me if you need any help on this, tips for removing anything, installing anything. I'm always here. You cn always call me as well, but PM me first for my number.

 

I have a question, I know alot of people have been asking but how did you get the I/P out to begin with?