Map light mod

[JuiceStainD]

I just used new wire and one 3m scotchlok that is it, no need for tape or any other tools, simple mode, takes just 10 minutes.

What about the white connector? Is that already in there or do I gotta buy it?

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[KYRGYZ]

What about the white connector? Is that already in there or do I gotta buy it?

Everything is there already, you just need to connect two wires together and that is it
you can follow these steps
https://www.civicx.com/forum/threads/diy-lx-map-light-turn-on-with-dome-light.17429/
or this, it is not Civic, it is Fit, but gives the idea what needs to be done

 

[Unity Performance]

Can respect the ingenuity behind this ? Well done!

 

[JuiceStainD]

So that

Everything is there already, you just need to connect two wires together and that is it
you can follow these steps
https://www.civicx.com/forum/threads/diy-lx-map-light-turn-on-with-dome-light.17429/
or this, it is not Civic, it is Fit, but gives the idea what needs to be done

So that answers my one question. The white connector is already there. Watched the Fit video a few times. According to that video, is there a specific type of wire, connector and terminal to use?

 

[KYRGYZ]

So that

So that answers my one question. The white connector is already there. Watched the Fit video a few times. According to that video, is there a specific type of wire, connector and terminal to use?

I used 18ga wire, but I didn't use any terminals, I used 3m scotchlok to cut into a wire on the rear dome light

 

[the27thaxe]

I used 18ga wire, but I didn't use any terminals, I used 3m scotchlok to cut into a wire on the rear dome light

A word of caution when doing this, make sure you use dialectic grease (some of these come pre loaded) and then wrap that sucker in electrical tape. I had a bad experience with one that was not tapped. It corroded, badly.

 

[JuiceStainD]

I used 18ga wire, but I didn't use any terminals, I used 3m scotchlok to cut into a wire on the rear dome light

So any 18 gauge wire will do?

A word of caution when doing this, make sure you use dialectic grease (some of these come pre loaded) and then wrap that sucker in electrical tape. I had a bad experience with one that was not tapped. It corroded, badly.

Damn.

 

[KYRGYZ]

A word of caution when doing this, make sure you use dialectic grease (some of these come pre loaded) and then wrap that sucker in electrical tape. I had a bad experience with one that was not tapped. It corroded, badly.

corroded because of humidity or just happens? I just checked mine and it is as good as new

 

[KYRGYZ]

So any 18 gauge wire will do?





Damn.

any electrical is ok, I used this, just because I had extra https://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Ele...1&keywords=18awg+haerkn&qid=1609554472&sr=8-9

 

[the27thaxe]

corroded because of humidity or just happens? I just checked mine and it is as good as new

Is not something that happens right away but yeah its mostly due to humidity. In my case (this was a previous car) i had used them to run Halo's off of the running light feed so they would be on even if the headlights where not. One day I realized I lost them on the one side. I fiddle with the wire and it fell out of the clip all covered in corrosion like you would get from a battery terminal. Those Connections should also be taped up so that vibrations dont allow the wire to back out over time, which is another issue I've had even when using plies to press the metal part all the way down.

 

[KYRGYZ]

Is not something that happens right away but yeah its mostly due to humidity. In my case (this was a previous car) i had used them to run Halo's off of the running light feed so they would be on even if the headlights where not. One day I realized I lost them on the one side. I fiddle with the wire and it fell out of the clip all covered in corrosion like you would get from a battery terminal. Those Connections should also be taped up so that vibrations dont allow the wire to back out over time, which is another issue I've had even when using plies to press the metal part all the way down.

so you used them outside the car?

 

[the27thaxe]

so you used them outside the car?

They where inside the engine bay so more exposed then an interior light but not completely out in the open.

 

[JuiceStainD]

any electrical is ok, I used this, just because I had extra https://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Ele...1&keywords=18awg+haerkn&qid=1609554472&sr=8-9

Ok so i got all my supplies, coat hangered the wire through, now what? What colours am I tapping here?
First picture is maps, second is dome.

 

[PHubb]

Thanks @kurt1000rr This is a simple, but excellent mod. Honda left out so many simple convenience items on the LX models (glove box light, adjustable intermittent wipers, etc.). It took <1/2 hour to do this. Fishing the wire back to front was a bit tricky, but patience was key to success. I'm happy with this mod - it makes a difference getting into car @ night.

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