Interior Interior "background" lighting

Steevie · 18th October 2006, 17:11

hello,

has anyone else noted that even though we all have got the pretty blue halo around the tachometer and blue lighting for the speedo, and some of us (including me) have got the blue ambient lighting installed and not forgetting the tiny blue light in the middle of the front interior lights..

the lighting on the radio / switches / door switches etc are green??

WHY???

JPDirect · 18th October 2006, 18:05

I don't know why this is. Although, thinking about it, if Honda had done that, maybe some of us may play the Plagarism card, as VW's interior is blue / red.

I do agree with you on this though! Also for £200 for the footwell lighting I paid for, I half expected the blue lighting to be installed under the front seats for the rear passengers' pleasure too!

WoolyCiv · 18th October 2006, 22:18

Just checked (sad I Know), all mine are white except for possibly the switches on the steering wheel, they are just possibly very very light green.

TTDegs · 18th October 2006, 23:26

the light above the CD slot is green

wondered how to get at it a couple of times...

WoolyCiv · 18th October 2006, 23:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTDegs

the light above the CD slot is green

wondered how to get at it a couple of times...

Ok you are right, the others are white though

TTDegs · 18th October 2006, 23:57

sorry Wooly, wasn't pointing out your mistake, just the one that I've noticed enough to have it bug me

WoolyCiv · 18th October 2006, 23:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTDegs

sorry Wooly, wasn't pointing out your mistake, just the one that I've noticed enough to have it bug me

Saw you online & knew that you would reply

No offence taken - Like the repartee

TTDegs · 19th October 2006, 00:03

I need a witty comeback - you've seen the light...

CivPilot · 19th October 2006, 09:36

With the Smart people figured out how to change these dash lights to Blue LED's, I'm sure this is possible on the Civic. It just needs somebody to open up the dash and find the LED types and mounting points.

In the smart these are tiny micro sized LED's plugged into circuit boards on the conventional dash itself, but most of the main dash switches are lit from a single bulb that reflects light around via a clever Prism/light tube system. Maybe the Honda works the same?

We really need a workshop manual.....

Bungle · 19th October 2006, 10:14

All my lights on the radio and window switches etc are pale green. No white lights at all

Pottsy · 19th October 2006, 12:05

Some photos here...:
http://www.civinfo.com/forum/showpos...9&postcount=25

generationgav · 19th October 2006, 12:49

Wait, I've seen this photo and haven't noticed.

No...ALL of my lights are green; even the ones around the stereo.
I have an SE; maybe it's that?

Pottsy · 19th October 2006, 13:41

Remember, the camera does lie! They are all green, but the wheel lights are a bit dimmer and a bit greener (and the camera has really accentuated that - I think it's a function of the exposure being one of several minutes).

Steevie · 19th October 2006, 13:47

Yeah, I think it could be model-specific as the picture with the white lighting has the sat-mav, where I, like your good self generationgav had got an SE.

I do agree with JPDirect that the blue footwell lighting could have been put in the back also, would look really cool. Perhaps we ought to try and sort this out as from what I've read and seen the blue lighting is easy enough to install so surely we could extend another wire to put a blue light under the drivers and passenger seats for the back??

anyone willing to give it a try?

Pottsy · 19th October 2006, 13:56

Steevie, what I'm saying is that the picture of the car with the satnav does have all-green lighting, it's just that the photo makes some of them look white.

Steevie · 19th October 2006, 13:59

sorry Pottsy, was too busy writing my reply and missed yours!

I just think its a little odd that with all the blue lighting that looks cool we all have got the pale green on everything else!

WoolyCiv · 19th October 2006, 21:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pottsy

Steevie, what I'm saying is that the picture of the car with the satnav does have all-green lighting, it's just that the photo makes some of them look white.

Still say mine is all white except for the one above the CD slot which is green as TT said and the two Big Reds (Start & Hazards)

Just been and checked again and they are still white with one green and two reds. Tried dimming and brightening, still white one green and two reds

Have you got green tinted contacts

generationgav · 19th October 2006, 22:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by WoolyCiv

Still say mine is all white except for the one above the CD slot which is green as TT said and the two Big Reds (Start & Hazards)

Just been and checked again and they are still white with one green and two reds. Tried dimming and brightening, still white one green and two reds

Have you got green tinted contacts

They must have run out of Quality Street wrappers and left yours white!

WoolyCiv · 19th October 2006, 22:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by generationgav

They must have run out of Quality Street wrappers and left yours white!

It's probably the wrappers that are causing the dashboard rustling sounds on some cars

Charles_Harding · 22nd October 2006, 16:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steevie

Yeah, I think it could be model-specific as the picture with the white lighting has the sat-mav, where I, like your good self generationgav had got an SE.

I do agree with JPDirect that the blue footwell lighting could have been put in the back also, would look really cool. Perhaps we ought to try and sort this out as from what I've read and seen the blue lighting is easy enough to install so surely we could extend another wire to put a blue light under the drivers and passenger seats for the back??

anyone willing to give it a try?

That would encourage people to get in the back of the car and muck up the carpets!

Not in my motor matie!

So far they can't find the doors!!!

"Amnesia used to be my favourite word, but then I forgot it!"

18th October 2006, 17:11	#1 (permalink)
Steevie Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 20th September 2006 Location: Bolton, Lancashire Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Interior "background" lighting hello, has anyone else noted that even though we all have got the pretty blue halo around the tachometer and blue lighting for the speedo, and some of us (including me) have got the blue ambient lighting installed and not forgetting the tiny blue light in the middle of the front interior lights.. the lighting on the radio / switches / door switches etc are green?? WHY???

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18th October 2006, 18:05	#2 (permalink)
JPDirect Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 1st October 2006 Location: London Posts: 172 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I don't know why this is. Although, thinking about it, if Honda had done that, maybe some of us may play the Plagarism card, as VW's interior is blue / red. I do agree with you on this though! Also for £200 for the footwell lighting I paid for, I half expected the blue lighting to be installed under the front seats for the rear passengers' pleasure too!

18th October 2006, 22:18	#3 (permalink)
WoolyCiv 12th June 2006 1.8EX Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th May 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just checked (sad I Know), all mine are white except for possibly the switches on the steering wheel, they are just possibly very very light green.

18th October 2006, 23:26	#4 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	the light above the CD slot is green wondered how to get at it a couple of times...

18th October 2006, 23:57	#6 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	sorry Wooly, wasn't pointing out your mistake, just the one that I've noticed enough to have it bug me

19th October 2006, 00:03	#8 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I need a witty comeback - you've seen the light...

19th October 2006, 09:36	#9 (permalink)
CivPilot 您看了 Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 1st May 2006 Location: Surrey/Hants Posts: 441 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	With the Smart people figured out how to change these dash lights to Blue LED's, I'm sure this is possible on the Civic. It just needs somebody to open up the dash and find the LED types and mounting points. In the smart these are tiny micro sized LED's plugged into circuit boards on the conventional dash itself, but most of the main dash switches are lit from a single bulb that reflects light around via a clever Prism/light tube system. Maybe the Honda works the same? We really need a workshop manual.....

19th October 2006, 10:14	#10 (permalink)
Bungle Rocketship door handle Join Date: 3rd July 2006 Location: SE London/Kent Posts: 1,217 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	All my lights on the radio and window switches etc are pale green. No white lights at all

19th October 2006, 12:05	#11 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 4,668 Thanks: 3 Thanked 51 Times in 25 Posts	Some photos here...: http://www.civinfo.com/forum/showpos...9&postcount=25

19th October 2006, 12:49	#12 (permalink)
generationgav Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 29th May 2006 Posts: 797 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Wait, I've seen this photo and haven't noticed. No...ALL of my lights are green; even the ones around the stereo. I have an SE; maybe it's that?

19th October 2006, 13:41	#13 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 4,668 Thanks: 3 Thanked 51 Times in 25 Posts	Remember, the camera does lie! They are all green, but the wheel lights are a bit dimmer and a bit greener (and the camera has really accentuated that - I think it's a function of the exposure being one of several minutes).

19th October 2006, 13:47	#14 (permalink)
Steevie Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 20th September 2006 Location: Bolton, Lancashire Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yeah, I think it could be model-specific as the picture with the white lighting has the sat-mav, where I, like your good self generationgav had got an SE. I do agree with JPDirect that the blue footwell lighting could have been put in the back also, would look really cool. Perhaps we ought to try and sort this out as from what I've read and seen the blue lighting is easy enough to install so surely we could extend another wire to put a blue light under the drivers and passenger seats for the back?? anyone willing to give it a try?

19th October 2006, 13:56	#15 (permalink)
Pottsy Administrator Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 4,668 Thanks: 3 Thanked 51 Times in 25 Posts	Steevie, what I'm saying is that the picture of the car with the satnav does have all-green lighting, it's just that the photo makes some of them look white.

19th October 2006, 13:59	#16 (permalink)
Steevie Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 20th September 2006 Location: Bolton, Lancashire Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	sorry Pottsy, was too busy writing my reply and missed yours! I just think its a little odd that with all the blue lighting that looks cool we all have got the pale green on everything else!