Interior Overhead Interior Lights (courtesy ones) - Page 2

madasadad · 24th March 2007, 15:25

Just wait until tonight!, You'll be locking and unlocking the car from the house just to see the glow!

Kremmen · 25th March 2007, 07:10

Already done that

Turned all the lights off in the garage yesterday to get the 'night' effect.

As has been said, you wouldn't want to read a map under the blue lights but the sunvisor ploy works a treat.

druidh · 29th March 2007, 14:29

Anyone changed the interior boot light with a blue LED?

sik2k · 29th March 2007, 22:04

The courtesy light is red in the Type R. Wondered what it was and had to look it up in the manual. It wasn't that bright as I had the dash dimmed.

I may venture into the garage later to sort out my hft/phone so I'll turn it up and see how it looks at full blast.

shrimpman · 8th April 2007, 16:10

i bought these off ebay

these are really cool

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=200091578494

pic is a bit grainy taken from my mobile k800i with a low battery

Tamster's Civic Batmobile · 8th April 2007, 20:20

Wow - nice blue interiro lights!
I want them too!

smb09 1999 - I'm no techie so would appreciate how you fitted the blue bulbs in. Or have I totally missed a previous "How To" thread on this?

Thanks in advance.

sik2k · 8th April 2007, 20:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by sik2k

The courtesy light is red in the Type R. Wondered what it was and had to look it up in the manual. It wasn't that bright as I had the dash dimmed.

I may venture into the garage later to sort out my hft/phone so I'll turn it up and see how it looks at full blast.

The standard red ones aren't anywhere near bright enough to be noticeable.

raineeslover · 8th April 2007, 22:04

Hi SMB,

Can you let us know all the details. Like most people on here, I fell in love the way the car looked, handled, and was well completely different to anything else on the road.

Your mod looks great and a lot of people will go for it.

Very well done.

smb09_1999 · 9th April 2007, 20:24

For the lights over the rear seat, simply get a small screwdriver (not a philips head), cover the head with some kitchen roll and very gently ease the plastic light cover out (NOT the grey surround - leave that). Take out the old bulb and replace with the new one - if it doesn't work first time, turn the bulb round as the + and - needs to be in correctly. Replace the plastic cover.

For the front console lights, part of the grey housing comes out (the see through plastic can't be removed by iteslf). Follow the steps above with the screwdriver and kitchen roll and ease the grey plastic out thats around the light. Remove the two bulbs and replace with the new ones (make sure you put them in the sockets correctly!). Clip cover back in place.

There are other articles with some info on that may be worth a read:
[HOW TO] Replace rear internal lights with blue LEDs
Blue Interior Lighting

Admire the work.

paultoke · 10th April 2007, 08:23

I fitted red LED’s to my type r, but the were to dull. Coloured the standard bulb with a red permanent marker and voila bright red light. You can get bulb lacquer but the pen worked fine. Left them switched on for 15 minutes to see what would happen to the ink when it got hot, but nothing they stayed the same colour.

smb09_1999 · 10th April 2007, 09:36

Great idea Paul - could save a few people some cash!

Pierre11 · 29th April 2007, 14:44

Can you give me the specs of the bulbs you used and where you got them. I changed the front courtesy lights with blue capless bulbs from Halfords but not effective. I already have the foot well kit installed

sco77harris · 29th April 2007, 14:46

i did the one in the boot too

Charles_Harding · 29th April 2007, 15:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pierre11

Can you give me the specs of the bulbs you used and where you got them. I changed the front courtesy lights with blue capless bulbs from Halfords but not effective. I already have the foot well kit installed

Bung in 'Blue interior lighting' into the search engine and then hey presto!

"The difference between politeness and tact . If a man surprises a naked lady in the batroom, politely he should say 'Sorry!', tactfully he would say 'Sorry, Sir!'!"

Charles H.

Tamster's Civic Batmobile · 6th May 2007, 19:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by smb09_1999

For the lights over the rear seat, simply get a small screwdriver (not a philips head), cover the head with some kitchen roll and very gently ease the plastic light cover out (NOT the grey surround - leave that). Take out the old bulb and replace with the new one - if it doesn't work first time, turn the bulb round as the + and - needs to be in correctly. Replace the plastic cover.

For the front console lights, part of the grey housing comes out (the see through plastic can't be removed by iteslf). Follow the steps above with the screwdriver and kitchen roll and ease the grey plastic out thats around the light. Remove the two bulbs and replace with the new ones (make sure you put them in the sockets correctly!). Clip cover back in place.

There are other articles with some info on that may be worth a read:
[HOW TO] Replace rear internal lights with blue LEDs
Blue Interior Lighting

Admire the work.

Thanks smb09_1999 !!!

deeny · 6th May 2007, 22:17

hi just bought the leds for interior lights from www.ultraleds.co.uk for 10.49 including delivery two 501 and one 269 hope this helps

Maldax · 7th May 2007, 00:56

There is also a Wiki

http://www.civinfo.com/wiki/index.ph...nterior_lights

Check the Wiki, Wiki is your friend

IWANTACIVIC · 7th May 2007, 07:13

yer looks sweet anyone know how i can set the door lights to go off when i lock the car or take the key out or were to put a buzzer? the times Ive left then on is allot

my last car had then on the key so as soon as you locked it then went off if you put then on all the time or not ? so much better idea. any help or ideas anyone

Charles_Harding · 7th May 2007, 12:31

Well my interior lights go off when I hit the lock button on my key fob.

Surely yours does as well.

"There was a young man from Peru. Whose limericks stopped at line two.

Charles H.

Tristo · 14th May 2007, 15:44

For anyone who cant afford £15 on LED's, or who is a tight arse like me

Try Maplin.

N94CQ 12V 5W side / tail Blue x2 £1.99 each (For front)
N90CQ 12V 10W 11x30mm Blue x1 £1.99 each (For middle)
Total £5.97

These bulbs are a direct swap for the standard ones.

and if your local store is as dumb as mine you might also get double the qty. In the catalogue the price is specified as each. But when my order came in (had to be ordered from head office) each bulb was in a twin pack. I now have spares incase the decide to blow.

Tristo

10th April 2007, 08:23	#30 (permalink)
paultoke Valve Cap Join Date: 29th March 2007 Location: Suffolk / Norfolk Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I fitted red LED’s to my type r, but the were to dull. Coloured the standard bulb with a red permanent marker and voila bright red light. You can get bulb lacquer but the pen worked fine. Left them switched on for 15 minutes to see what would happen to the ink when it got hot, but nothing they stayed the same colour. Last edited by paultoke; 10th April 2007 at 08:25.

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24th March 2007, 15:25	#21 (permalink)
madasadad Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 21st February 2007 Location: Carrickfergus Posts: 272 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just wait until tonight!, You'll be locking and unlocking the car from the house just to see the glow!

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Kremmen Krem de la Krem Civinfo guru Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: West London Posts: 2,415 Thanks: 3 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Already done that Turned all the lights off in the garage yesterday to get the 'night' effect. As has been said, you wouldn't want to read a map under the blue lights but the sunvisor ploy works a treat.

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druidh Valve Cap Join Date: 25th February 2007 Location: Balerno Posts: 46 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Anyone changed the interior boot light with a blue LED?

29th March 2007, 22:04	#24 (permalink)
sik2k Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 7th January 2007 Location: Midlands Posts: 104 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The courtesy light is red in the Type R. Wondered what it was and had to look it up in the manual. It wasn't that bright as I had the dash dimmed. I may venture into the garage later to sort out my hft/phone so I'll turn it up and see how it looks at full blast.

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Tamster's Civic Batmobile Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 8th February 2007 Location: North London Posts: 87 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Wow - nice blue interiro lights! I want them too! smb09 1999 - I'm no techie so would appreciate how you fitted the blue bulbs in. Or have I totally missed a previous "How To" thread on this? Thanks in advance.

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raineeslover Valve Cap Join Date: 2nd December 2006 Location: Bromley, Kent Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hi SMB, Can you let us know all the details. Like most people on here, I fell in love the way the car looked, handled, and was well completely different to anything else on the road. Your mod looks great and a lot of people will go for it. Very well done.

9th April 2007, 20:24	#29 (permalink)
smb09_1999 Nneeaawwwwwwww Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 15th February 2007 Location: North East Posts: 367 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	For the lights over the rear seat, simply get a small screwdriver (not a philips head), cover the head with some kitchen roll and very gently ease the plastic light cover out (NOT the grey surround - leave that). Take out the old bulb and replace with the new one - if it doesn't work first time, turn the bulb round as the + and - needs to be in correctly. Replace the plastic cover. For the front console lights, part of the grey housing comes out (the see through plastic can't be removed by iteslf). Follow the steps above with the screwdriver and kitchen roll and ease the grey plastic out thats around the light. Remove the two bulbs and replace with the new ones (make sure you put them in the sockets correctly!). Clip cover back in place. There are other articles with some info on that may be worth a read: [HOW TO] Replace rear internal lights with blue LEDs Blue Interior Lighting Admire the work.

10th April 2007, 09:36	#31 (permalink)
smb09_1999 Nneeaawwwwwwww Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 15th February 2007 Location: North East Posts: 367 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Great idea Paul - could save a few people some cash!

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Pierre11 Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 29th April 2007 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Can you give me the specs of the bulbs you used and where you got them. I changed the front courtesy lights with blue capless bulbs from Halfords but not effective. I already have the foot well kit installed

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sco77harris Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: stanmore london Posts: 978 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i did the one in the boot too

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deeny Wheelnut Join Date: 6th May 2007 Location: aberdare Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	hi just bought the leds for interior lights from www.ultraleds.co.uk for 10.49 including delivery two 501 and one 269 hope this helps

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Maldax Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 12th June 2006 Location: Reading, Berks Posts: 1,046 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	There is also a Wiki http://www.civinfo.com/wiki/index.ph...nterior_lights Check the Wiki, Wiki is your friend

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IWANTACIVIC Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 16th September 2006 Location: LINCS UK Posts: 658 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	yer looks sweet anyone know how i can set the door lights to go off when i lock the car or take the key out or were to put a buzzer? the times Ive left then on is allot my last car had then on the key so as soon as you locked it then went off if you put then on all the time or not ? so much better idea. any help or ideas anyone

7th May 2007, 12:31	#39 (permalink)
Charles_Harding Civinfo guru Join Date: 14th August 2006 Location: S.E. London Posts: 2,820 Thanks: 37 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Well my interior lights go off when I hit the lock button on my key fob. Surely yours does as well. *"There was a young man from Peru. Whose limericks stopped at line two.* Charles H.

14th May 2007, 15:44	#40 (permalink)
Tristo Valve Cap Join Date: 2nd December 2006 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	For anyone who cant afford £15 on LED's, or who is a tight arse like me Try Maplin. N94CQ 12V 5W side / tail Blue x2 £1.99 each (For front) N90CQ 12V 10W 11x30mm Blue x1 £1.99 each (For middle) Total £5.97 These bulbs are a direct swap for the standard ones. and if your local store is as dumb as mine you might also get double the qty. In the catalogue the price is specified as each. But when my order came in (had to be ordered from head office) each bulb was in a twin pack. I now have spares incase the decide to blow. Tristo