View Full Version : Factory interior illumination


danieldigs
05-19-2009, 09:05 PM
Don't know if this has been talked about before...tried searching to no avail.

I have the factory interior illumination...its nice, just not bright enough. Is there anyway that the bulbs that Honda gives with the package can be changed to something brighter? I'm guessing not, but you never know.

GTFan712
05-19-2009, 09:09 PM
Nope... You should've spent less money to get this kit.

http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=30413

-GT

danieldigs
05-19-2009, 09:17 PM
i know...it was a freebie though so i cant really complain...just would like it a bit brighter but if theres no options ill live with it. But you're right...that is seriously bright and looks pretty damn good....good job

Honda247
05-19-2009, 09:19 PM
Well. you may be able to just tap into the wireing harness where the LED plugs into and just change the bulb. :dunno:

Just a thought..

portablecow
05-20-2009, 04:39 AM
Its really not that difficult. Just cut the wire where the current LED lights are, splice in your new LED lights of choice. The wire to the LED lights are not hidden or anything, they just sort of sit up there in the foot well. Just take a look, its all exposed. Easy easy easy.

Personally I like the offerings from Super Bright Leds
http://www.superbrightleds.com/mini_tubes.htm

HondaCoupe
05-20-2009, 09:28 AM
not sure why people want it brighter.... it will become distracting at one point if its too bright.. the subtle glow of the factory illumination is what makes the kit so awesome! it doesnt destract from the rest of the dash and it looks classy.. just my two cents..

portablecow
05-20-2009, 09:35 AM
I actually think its too bright as it comes. The bright blue light looks kinda cheesy in my opinion. Thinking of maybe switching it to a more subtle white.

whiteDOHC
05-20-2009, 10:12 AM
Hey everyone...not meaning to hijack this thread, but has anyone with the interior illumination ever hooked theirs up to turn on & off with the doors and work like the dome light??? I'd love to set it up like that...thanks!

HondaCoupe
05-20-2009, 11:57 AM
I actually think its too bright as it comes. The bright blue light looks kinda cheesy in my opinion. Thinking of maybe switching it to a more subtle white.

yeah i wasnt too sure about the blue at first either... white would look more classy and more in line with BMW and Lexus. .but this isnt a bmw or lexus. . .. but to switch out the LED's its pretty easy.. just pop off the cover and solder on white LED's..

Honda247
05-20-2009, 01:34 PM
Hey everyone...not meaning to hijack this thread, but has anyone with the interior illumination ever hooked theirs up to turn on & off with the doors and work like the dome light??? I'd love to set it up like that...thanks!

I want to do this. I saw Acura RL had this and it look good. If you can do it, let me know how.....

HondaCoupe
05-20-2009, 04:02 PM
it should be pretty easy wiring it to the dome light.. i did that for a aftermarket LED kit on my old car with just a relay....i dont think you can see the blue with the dome lights on so i am not going to attempt it or else I would put a DIY. but it should be pretty easy.. all you need is a relay and probe for the right wire to tap into ..