The link was to my old web page.
I have the Blue LED instructions in an Adobe PDF document if anyone
wants a copy

Todd
'88 Westy

Mike D. wrote:

> I can't take credit -- saw the idea here :
> <http://mywebpages.comcast.net/bl.bachman/vanagon.html> but note the
> link is broken.
>
> Last night I replaced the green refrigerator LED with a blue one.  It
> was a very  easy procedure (detailed below) and has two benefits:
> The blue light stands out from the other red,green,yellow colors, so
> it's easier to tell at a glance if the fridge is on, and secondly,
> the blue LED is so much brighter than the old green one that you can
> actually see variations in the pilot flame strength.   For example, I
> can now tell if the flame is going to die out after lighting it when
> I release the gas button.  With the old green LED I couldn't see
> those variations.
>
>
> Time: about 1/2 hour
> Cost: about $3 for a blue LED.
> Tools: screwdrivers, soldering iron.
>
> Instructions: (this was on an 85 Westy Full camper, YMMV):
>
> 1. Under sink cabinet there is a white electrical connector that
> connects the monitor panel,  Gently disconnect it.
> 2. Remove two screws from monitor panel.
> 3. Pull monitor panel out.
> 4. The black strain relief clip on the back can be removed with a
> small flat blade screwdriver.  It can be re-used, so be gentle.
> 5. Remove the circuit board.  Look closely inside the green LED that
> you are to remove.  Inside you will see an asymmetrical pattern of
> connections.  Remember which one is on top.
> 6. Hold the LED in one hand, applying gentle pressure away from the
> circuit board.  Using a soldering iron, heat each of the connecters
> on the back of the board while pulling.  The LED should pop free.
> 7. Cut the leads on the new blue LED to match.
> 8. Look inside the blue LED and (remember step 5?) figure out which
> side goes up.
> 9. Re-insert the blue LED into the holes, and while heating the
> solder from the other side apply gentle pressure.  It should go right
> back in.
> 10. Install as the reverse of removal.
>
> Note: most blue LEDs should not require that you change the resistor,
> although be aware that modern LEDs are much more efficient than the
> 1985 models, so your new Blue one may be much brighter than the old
> one.
>