RL lighting, have anyone tried copying this?
05-22-2006, 01:12 AM
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RL lighting, have anyone tried copying this?
I just thought it would be cool if we can do this to our car. I remember someone saying that it's best if we can use the glove box lighting as the power source to the the passenger side, but what about the driver side? Which wire can we use to activate it when our headlight is on?
05-22-2006, 02:30 PM
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The Ambient Blue Footwell lighting kit is available for European Accords (our TSX). Converted price is about $200 (before overseas shipping). I actually have the install document for it, as best as I can tell it would be installable in the TSX. I don't have any operational documents to know exactly when the lights would be on. My guess is to could be similar, if I was able to determine exactly what the part number for the RL kit is (consists of cables, control unit, brackets, and lights), I'd be able to see if it is the same).
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05-22-2006, 02:44 PM
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From this page http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray/...All&vinsrch=no
it looks like the likes themselves are part 002 (with subpart 031). I can't tell what they connect to though.
On the TSX kit, there's a cable that goes from a connector on the fuse panel to a small controller box (which mounts underneath the steering wheel). Then there are cables that run from that box to each of the footwell lights.
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it looks like the likes themselves are part 002 (with subpart 031). I can't tell what they connect to though.
On the TSX kit, there's a cable that goes from a connector on the fuse panel to a small controller box (which mounts underneath the steering wheel). Then there are cables that run from that box to each of the footwell lights.
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05-22-2006, 02:57 PM
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that looks nice...i think theres a few guys here that installed led's on their cars that look similar to that...i had led's set up on my 04' underneath my dash on both driver and passenger side..looks similar..i had a switch and ran it through the fuse box in the car so i can turn it on & and off whenever i wanted to...i left it on the 04' when i traded it in for an 06'...i'm gonna be doing the same on the 06' soon...BTW..the blue matched the factory ambient lighting perfectly...
05-22-2006, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by jwhite4
The Ambient Blue Footwell lighting kit is available for European Accords (our TSX). Converted price is about $200 (before overseas shipping). I actually have the install document for it, as best as I can tell it would be installable in the TSX. I don't have any operational documents to know exactly when the lights would be on. My guess is to could be similar, if I was able to determine exactly what the part number for the RL kit is (consists of cables, control unit, brackets, and lights), I'd be able to see if it is the same).
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Jeff, is it possible that you can post the install doc the footwell lights? Thanks!
05-22-2006, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by feelgood13
Jeff, i've sent you a pm, can you please email me the pdf? TIA
Problem is that it doesnt list it on the bottom. Might have to go to an acura parts dept to look it up. any thoughts?
05-22-2006, 05:38 PM
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You could probably email Delray Acura with the section (Wire Harness 4) and ask them about it. I can't tell from the picture if the harness is supposed to be underneath the dash or in the engine compartment.
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05-22-2006, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by jwhite4
You could probably email Delray Acura with the section (Wire Harness 4) and ask them about it. I can't tell from the picture if the harness is supposed to be underneath the dash or in the engine compartment.
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Maybe its part of the 06 tech package?
05-23-2006, 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by CGTSX2004
They are indeed LEDs and actually are on when the headlights are on as well.
I don't know why it looks so much better in the RL... I've seen some of my friends (sadly enough) put cathode tubes in their ride to give the blue ambient lighting... they were impressed with the TSX's ambient lights... imagine seeing that baby.
05-23-2006, 04:10 AM
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Originally Posted by 97AcuraCL
why not just get a set of cheap neon tubes from discount auto parts and wire em' up to a switch?
05-24-2006, 12:44 AM
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Here is another picture I gathered from http://shinyautos.com
I like the color of this one. Is this more like aqua than purple?
I like the color of this one. Is this more like aqua than purple?
05-24-2006, 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by tuoncan
Here is another picture I gathered from http://shinyautos.com
I like the color of this one. Is this more like aqua than purple?
I like the color of this one. Is this more like aqua than purple?
I like this.
05-24-2006, 09:33 PM
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Just buy these 
or these 
and you'll save 190.00 but you'll have have to decide where you would want to tap power from....
http://www.superbrightleds.com/led_prods.htm
or these and you'll save 190.00 but you'll have have to decide where you would want to tap power from....
http://www.superbrightleds.com/led_prods.htm
09-14-2006, 12:15 AM
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http://www.hondanews.com/CatID2150?m...55199&mime=asc
apparent, Honda will offer accessory footwell lighting for the 2007 Fit. Hopefully these can be adapted for the TSX.
apparent, Honda will offer accessory footwell lighting for the 2007 Fit. Hopefully these can be adapted for the TSX.
09-14-2006, 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by feelgood13
http://www.hondanews.com/CatID2150?m...55199&mime=asc
apparent, Honda will offer accessory footwell lighting for the 2007 Fit. Hopefully these can be adapted for the TSX.
apparent, Honda will offer accessory footwell lighting for the 2007 Fit. Hopefully these can be adapted for the TSX.
http://www.handa-accessories.com/civelec06.html
Scroll a little over half-way down, it's the courtesy light kit. Could this be adapted for use in the TSX? I dont know much about the car in this area.
09-14-2006, 08:32 AM
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just install a 6 inch or 9 inch mini led tube. its basically ike installing underdash neons.
09-14-2006, 08:51 PM
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All you need is 4 LED's (one for each footwell is enough, and to me it's actually too bright), some wires and resistors...... I got some white and some blue LED's in bulk for less than $15. The 4 LEDs that's in the car now probably cost less than $1 (probably the same stuff that superbrightled.com sells)
Just remember to shave the tip of the LED so that it's flat and disperse the light rather than having that spotlight-like output
Just remember to shave the tip of the LED so that it's flat and disperse the light rather than having that spotlight-like output
09-14-2006, 08:53 PM
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Oh btw, you can probably tap into the existing ambient lighting wires so that you can adjust the brightness with the knob in the dash (along with all the interior lighting). I was lazy so I just tapped into the light in the storage bin underneath the center dash.
09-14-2006, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by supraken
All you need is 4 LED's (one for each footwell is enough, and to me it's actually too bright), some wires and resistors...... I got some white and some blue LED's in bulk for less than $15. The 4 LEDs that's in the car now probably cost less than $1 (probably the same stuff that superbrightled.com sells)
Just remember to shave the tip of the LED so that it's flat and disperse the light rather than having that spotlight-like output
Just remember to shave the tip of the LED so that it's flat and disperse the light rather than having that spotlight-like output
09-14-2006, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by supraken
Oh btw, you can probably tap into the existing ambient lighting wires so that you can adjust the brightness with the knob in the dash (along with all the interior lighting). I was lazy so I just tapped into the light in the storage bin underneath the center dash.
09-14-2006, 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by xizor
does the knob control interior lighting? it thought it was just the dash board
Sorry, I meant it controls the dash board lighting (radio buttons, etc), the guages, and the ambient lights...
...well, but isn't that most of the interior lighting?
except for the domelights...
