How to Make your own floorlights

Stef · 17th December 2007, 11:30

I have a small circuit here to make your own floorlights.

It will light the floor full power when you open the door.
If you turn on the ignition the floorlights go dim.
( check other threads from me to see how to remove panels and access wiring). You can use standard blue LED's - 1 per side.

Bog · 17th December 2007, 12:07

Brilliant! Thanks Stef!

This is the Holy Grail of self install ambient lighting - the ability to emulate the Honda fitted lights!

I assume your circuit is basicaly what is in the Honda control box?

smb09_1999 · 17th December 2007, 12:23

If anyone can do this in the Newcastle area please let me know, it'll be worth a pint or two thats for sure!

Great work by Stef but its like a different language to me!

Bog · 17th December 2007, 12:29

Stef,

Quick question.....

If I only wanted the floor lights to come on when the cars lights are on, could I only use one 12v feed? i.e link pin 2 to pin 7 of sk10.

Milano_Jon · 17th December 2007, 14:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stef

I have a small circuit here to make your own floorlights.

It will light the floor full power when you open the door.
If you turn on the ignition the floorlights go dim.
( check other threads from me to see how to remove panels and access wiring). You can use standard blue LED's - 1 per side.

This is great. Do you fancy making one up for me for a fee? Also where are you getting the feeds from? I dont fancy tracing cables too much!

Thanks

bucketp · 17th December 2007, 15:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Milano_Jon

This is great. Do you fancy making one up for me for a fee? Also where are you getting the feeds from? I dont fancy tracing cables too much!

Thanks

I would be interested too

czechplastik · 17th December 2007, 19:01

Another useful how-to from stef. He is an electronic wizard

Stef · 18th December 2007, 07:12

The location of the wires is explained here:

Install Homing Lights

It uses the same wires

Stef · 18th December 2007, 07:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bog

Stef,

Quick question.....

If I only wanted the floor lights to come on when the cars lights are on, could I only use one 12v feed? i.e link pin 2 to pin 7 of sk10.

It is easier to locate a wire that has +12V when the ignition is on (eg sigare lighter..) : connect a blue LED to this point.
You can put 2 blue LED's in series (one left one right) with a 470 ohm resistor is series.

Stef · 18th December 2007, 07:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by bucketp

I would be interested too

If you feel realy confident that you can locate the wires, I could send you the circuit. No charge for a few, It is Christmas time after all...
Santa.

Milano_Jon · 18th December 2007, 09:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stef

If you feel realy confident that you can locate the wires, I could send you the circuit. No charge for a few, It is Christmas time after all...
Santa.

A very kind offer! Would you like to PM me so we arrange this?

bucketp · 18th December 2007, 09:42

Thanks for your offer Stef, as Milano Jon says PM me so we can arrnage.

Stef · 27th December 2007, 16:04

Here is the Honda original install guide:

leicesterminiracer · 28th December 2007, 21:39

Stef

Very interested in this but im noo electronic expert so is it possible to put me on the waiting list for a control module? i dont mind paying you a fee for it. pm me if you can.

Thanks

bananas · 6th March 2008, 13:56

Hi all,
I have had my Type-S for a few weeks now and have fitted auto dimming LED footwell lighting by taping into the interior light circuit. The 12V LEDs illuminate when the doors are unlocked and dim/fade out the same as the interior lights. I can also flick a switch to permanently illuminate the footwells. I will post pics if anyone is interested.
Cost me around £20 without drilling holes compared to Hondas £200 option.

Bluetone79 · 10th March 2008, 00:07

Am new to the civic owners network, but this forum is amazing - some truly great ideas and tips. I'll certainly be keeping track of changes I make, referencing you guys and hopefully adding a few things of my own into the mix!
Brilliant!

GrazzeR · 26th March 2008, 16:25

Hi Stef

I notice the BC547 in now obsolete. Is there an alternative transistor available?

Thanks

Stef · 27th March 2008, 19:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrazzeR

Hi Stef

I notice the BC547 in now obsolete. Is there an alternative transistor available?

Thanks

No way the BC547 is obsolete! ( or BC547A, BC547B, BC547C)

If you can not find one, about any NPN low power transistor wil do.

Miguel Bernardo · 7th April 2008, 16:30

Hi,

I have a few questions
(they maybe stupid questions)

- When you say "dim" it means it fades out like the roof lights?

- In witch position of the ignition the leds dim, I or II?

- The leds only dim when the key is on the ignition, or do they also dim when you turn on the positioning lights or road lights?

- When you unlock/lock the car with the remote do the leds turn on/off like the roof lights?

Thanks
(sorry for my bad English)

Stef · 10th April 2008, 18:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miguel Bernardo

Hi,

I have a few questions
(they maybe stupid questions)

- When you say "dim" it means it fades out like the roof lights?

- In witch position of the ignition the leds dim, I or II?

- The leds only dim when the key is on the ignition, or do they also dim when you turn on the positioning lights or road lights?

- When you unlock/lock the car with the remote do the leds turn on/off like the roof lights?

Thanks
(sorry for my bad English)

If you connect like advised, the LED goes DIM a soon as the lights ar turned ON.
If you connect to the ignition +V then the LED goes DIM as soon as you turn on the ignition.
Simply: if the Pos lights input get +12V then the LED get a low current.

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Bog Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th October 2006 Location: Romford, Essex Posts: 897 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (0)	Brilliant! Thanks Stef! This is the Holy Grail of self install ambient lighting - the ability to emulate the Honda fitted lights! I assume your circuit is basicaly what is in the Honda control box? Last edited by Bog; 17th December 2007 at 12:12.

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Bluetone79 Valve Cap Join Date: 24th January 2008 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Awesome Am new to the civic owners network, but this forum is amazing - some truly great ideas and tips. I'll certainly be keeping track of changes I make, referencing you guys and hopefully adding a few things of my own into the mix! Brilliant!

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Miguel Bernardo Valve Cap Join Date: 25th March 2008 Location: Lisboa, Portugal Posts: 10 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Hi, I have a few questions (they maybe stupid questions) - When you say "dim" it means it fades out like the roof lights? - In witch position of the ignition the leds dim, I or II? - The leds only dim when the key is on the ignition, or do they also dim when you turn on the positioning lights or road lights? - When you unlock/lock the car with the remote do the leds turn on/off like the roof lights? Thanks (sorry for my bad English) Last edited by Miguel Bernardo; 7th April 2008 at 21:25.

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Stef Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 14th October 2006 Location: Belgium Posts: 367 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	The location of the wires is explained here: Install Homing Lights It uses the same wires

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bananas Valve Cap Join Date: 5th March 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Hi all, I have had my Type-S for a few weeks now and have fitted auto dimming LED footwell lighting by taping into the interior light circuit. The 12V LEDs illuminate when the doors are unlocked and dim/fade out the same as the interior lights. I can also flick a switch to permanently illuminate the footwells. I will post pics if anyone is interested. Cost me around £20 without drilling holes compared to Hondas £200 option.

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