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mattstevenson2005

Member Since: 01 Jan 2011
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 298

2003 Range Rover 4.4 V8 Autobiography Auto Java Black

Cluster Pixel Repair and White LED Upgrade with pics

Hi all

A few weeks a ago i had my instrument cluster repaired to solve the common pixel that we all face, and while i was was having the pixel problem fixed i decided that i wanted to get the white LED upgrade done to replace the standard green LEDs in the cluster. I did some research into a number of different sites that were offering the upgrade and i decided to go with Rudi at www.bmwpixelfix.co.uk - Rudi offers a postal service but i decided that i would kill 2 birds with 1 stone, me and 2 friends wanted to go on a road trip so we packed up the range rover and went on a road trip down to the south of england and on the way back called in to see Rudi and got the cluster repaired and the LED upgrade done. It took around 2 hours for Rudi to do the work and i must say he has done a great job and can recommend him to anyone wanting to get this problem fixed!

These are the pictures of the before and after the repair and LED upgrade.

Before pixel repair

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After pixel repair

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This is with the dimmer switch at min

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The camera makes the LEDs look brighter than they actually are, they look really good in the flesh!

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This picture is with the dimmer switch set at max

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Matt

12th May 2011 10:02pm

Reformed

Member Since: 09 Oct 2010
Location: South
Posts: 404

2003 Range Rover Td6 HSE Auto Java Black

I plan on getting mine fixed there as he is not far from me. I considered the white LED upgrade and after looking at your pictures I rekon It looks great, and its not much more on the pricing. Reformed

12th May 2011 10:10pm

3R10

Member Since: 17 Oct 2009
Location: Paris
Posts: 321

2003 Range Rover 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Java Black

Love the LED upgrade! Very nice 2003 Range Rover, Java Black/Sand Leather Interior (Gone, sadly)

Looking for: Something Supercharged

"The full fat Range Rover is the daddy, and the rest are just wannabes!"

12th May 2011 10:13pm

daveo

Member Since: 21 Oct 2009
Location: london
Posts: 1476

2004 Range Rover 4.4 V8 Autobiography Auto Java Black

hi matt, i like that they do look bright but as you said the camera makes them look brighter then they are.now can that be done with out removing the needles, did you see what bulbs he used, V8 facelift Range Rover Autobiography 22" wheels.
1976 Harley Davidson Iron Head Sportster

12th May 2011 10:15pm

mattstevenson2005

Member Since: 01 Jan 2011
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 298

Reformed wrote:
I plan on getting mine fixed there as he is not far from me. I considered the white LED upgrade and after looking at your pictures I rekon It looks great, and its not much more on the pricing.

If you want the red area on the 6-7000 rpm range on the rev counter like mine just let Rudi no as this is not a standard option, i took some red colour filter sheets (from the stage lights at work lol) and got him to stick a small piece on the rev counter, i left the remaining red filter sheets with him so he should have some left.

Matt

12th May 2011 10:16pm

mattstevenson2005

Member Since: 01 Jan 2011
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 298

daveo wrote:
hi matt, i like that they do look bright but as you said the camera makes them look brighter then they are.now can that be done with out removing the needles, did you see what bulbs he used,

No didnt see which bulbs he used, he too the cluster into his house while me and my friends took a trip to the local pub....

well it was 28 degrees on that day lol

12th May 2011 10:20pm

GregP

Member Since: 11 Dec 2010
Location: Exmouth
Posts: 1084

2002 Range Rover Td6 HSE Auto Adriatic Blue

Looks great Matt
I had mine fixed 2 months ago and some are already gone again. The work was not done by Rudi and when I decide to get em fixed next time I'll def take the car to him and get the LED work done as well. FFRR TD6 HSE
Adriatic Blue with Parchment leather.

12th May 2011 10:21pm

mattstevenson2005

Member Since: 01 Jan 2011
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 298

if any of you guys do get your cluster repaired by Rudi - please will you mention my name

Matt

12th May 2011 10:23pm

jonminns

Member Since: 07 Mar 2011
Location: Staffordshire, UK
Posts: 125

2003 Range Rover 4.4 V8 Vogue Auto Java Black

That looks great, seems to work well with the green illumination in the rest of the car too

Really 'facelifts' the instrument pack although does look rather bright FFRR 4.4 V8 Vogue LPG MY03 Black/Sand

12th May 2011 11:00pm

Turbo Tony

Member Since: 06 Apr 2010
Location: London
Posts: 135

The colour's stunning - how bright are they in use? Is the dash distracting? Researching my first Range Rover purchase

15th May 2011 8:27pm

mattstevenson2005

Member Since: 01 Jan 2011
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 298

Turbo Tony wrote:
The colour's stunning - how bright are they in use? Is the dash distracting?

Hi Tony, they are quite bright compared to the old green LEDs but on normal evening driving they are fine, i have only had to turn the dimmer down once and that was on a motorway that was not lit at all!! even the sat nav screen was too bright but other than that i love the new look!

Matt

15th May 2011 10:55pm

Reformed

Member Since: 09 Oct 2010
Location: South
Posts: 404

I have finally got my car booked in with Rudi on Wednesday to get this done. My pixels have all but vanished now, so I am not putting it off any more! (& he is only up the road from me).

I have decided on the same as Matt, get the pixels fixed and the white led upgrade.

Then its just my passenger side mirror to fix (it does not fold any more), and my squeek from the rear. The garage says the bushes are not worn, just squeeky on one side, so I am going to try holts rubber & nylon lubricant on that.

Oh, and a spare key from the stealers! Then I am sure something else will play up or go wrong ready for me! Reformed

1st Aug 2011 6:17pm

stan

Member Since: 13 Jul 2010
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Posts: 8151

2005 Range Rover Td6 HSE Auto Cairns Blue

the range certainly does keep you busy..

1st Aug 2011 6:22pm

Reformed

Member Since: 09 Oct 2010
Location: South
Posts: 404

Had this done now and if anyone is looking at getting there pixels fixed then I will also recommend Rudi Reformed

3rd Aug 2011 10:50pm

swast4

Member Since: 07 Jan 2011
Location: Wirral
Posts: 69

2002 Range Rover 4.4 V8 Vogue Auto Java Black

Has anyone out there done the dashboard white LED upgrade themselves and sourced the LEDs ? As I am building myself upto removing interior trim to get sprayed gloss black and thought it would be a good oportunity to upgrade the dash lights to white. Also does anyone know if the grean lights on the center console can be upgraded also to white ?

Thanks.............Adam

7th Oct 2011 1:13am

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