Cargo light upgrade

niko3257 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-09-2009, 06:44 PM

just got my new cargo light in with switch on it.
works great. easiest mod yet.

badself · #2 (**permalink**) 01-09-2009, 08:30 PM

Some guy that blogs his Fit experience up in Canada did the same thing. Definitely worth $12.20 list. I believe the part is from the current generation Acura RDX.

Very nice mod and +rep for the picture.

Surviver of the Fittest · #3 (**permalink**) 01-09-2009, 09:53 PM

is the new cargo light a lot brighter than the stock one? i'd like to replace the stock light w/ a brighter one. the cargo light only lits up the left side and it's so dim. i really wish they have 2 cargo lights - the extra one on the right hand side too.

dman · #4 (**permalink**) 01-10-2009, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Surviver of the Fittest

is the new cargo light a lot brighter than the stock one? i'd like to replace the stock light w/ a brighter one. the cargo light only lits up the left side and it's so dim. i really wish they have 2 cargo lights - the extra one on the right hand side too.

It's the same as the stock one (I got mine from JDM DOHC SiR!). If you want it brighter you should upgrade to LEDs.

JDM_DOHC_SiR · #5 (**permalink**) 01-10-2009, 02:26 AM

Looks good Nick...! did you switch out the bulb...??

Surviver of the Fittest · #6 (**permalink**) 01-10-2009, 03:27 AM

JDM Sir: do you sells LED bulb for the 09's cargo area? I saw one selling only for 07-08 Fits. this is definitely the mod I need.

JDM_DOHC_SiR · #7 (**permalink**) 01-10-2009, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Surviver of the Fittest

JDM Sir: do you sells LED bulb for the 09's cargo area?

Sorry... just the light switch...thats all I can order

txmatt · #8 (**permalink**) 01-10-2009, 11:33 AM

I'm interested in this part/mod as well. Is this part available on any USDM Acura/Honda models or is it only a foreign part? A search for the part number in the pic above at College Hills and Honda Parts Now didn't come up with anything.

If not I'll order via JDM_DOHC_SiR.

Matt

niko3257 · #9 (**permalink**) 01-10-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by badself

Some guy that blogs his Fit experience up in Canada did the same thing. Definitely worth $12.20 list. I believe the part is from the current generation Acura RDX.

Very nice mod and +rep for the picture.

thats exactly where i got it from.
just like you said def worth it.
thanks for the rep

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Originally Posted by Surviver of the Fittest

is the new cargo light a lot brighter than the stock one? i'd like to replace the stock light w/ a brighter one. the cargo light only lits up the left side and it's so dim. i really wish they have 2 cargo lights - the extra one on the right hand side too.

it's the same as stock. sorry

but if you want leds check out these sites on this thread.
nice led site
you will find the leds you need there.
the bulb for the cargo is a wedge bulb type.

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Originally Posted by JDM_DOHC_SiR

Looks good Nick...! did you switch out the bulb...??

Dave

hey man whats up?
no i didn't change the bulb. just got the light and put in my
old bulb.
so you got any pics for us yet?

niko3257 · #10 (**permalink**) 01-10-2009, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by txmatt

I'm interested in this part/mod as well. Is this part available on any USDM Acura/Honda models or is it only a foreign part? A search for the part number in the pic above at College Hills and Honda Parts Now didn't come up with anything.

If not I'll order via JDM_DOHC_SiR.

Matt

you can get it from here if you want.

Acura Parts & Genuine Acura OEM Parts | Acura Body Parts @AcuraOEMparts.com

badself · #11 (**permalink**) 01-10-2009, 01:51 PM

They're a nickel shy of $20 with the high shipping and handling.

I'm pretty sure this part is available special order through any Acura/Honda dealer in the states.

I want the switch because it allows me to keep the hatch open long periods without killing the little battery.

dman · #12 (**permalink**) 01-10-2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by badself

They're a nickel shy of $20 with the high shipping and handling.

I'm pretty sure this part is available special order through any Acura/Honda dealer in the states.

I want the switch because it allows me to keep the hatch open long periods without killing the little battery.

I left the hatch open overnight with the lights on once (stupid me!). Didn't kill the battery though, and the car started up no problem the next day.

Surviver of the Fittest · #13 (**permalink**) 01-11-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dman

I left the hatch open overnight with the lights on once (stupid me!). Didn't kill the battery though, and the car started up no problem the next day.

yeah, it happened to me too once but hte car was ok. that time it was an "accident" i still want to get hte switch though, so i can intentionally leave the hutch door open for a long time.

FitStir · #14 (**permalink**) 01-12-2009, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Surviver of the Fittest

..... i really wish they have 2 cargo lights - the extra one on the right hand side too.

Yeah, that would have been nice. hmmmm, I would probably do that mod if there was a DIY. That's a good idea.

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Originally Posted by JDM_DOHC_SiR

Looks good Nick...! did you switch out the bulb...??

Which bulb would make it brighter. This might be a solution, instead of installing another cargo light.

Nice job Nick!!! I will be doing this mod as well, already got the part just waiting for the car, next weeeeeek...

niko3257 · #15 (**permalink**) 01-13-2009, 07:35 PM

Just so you guys know.
I will be adding an additional light.
this will be a great mod. so stay tuned.
i just bought a led light that i will cut into the car.

hopefully i'll have it in time for the weekend.

pinoyfitpilot · #16 (**permalink**) 01-15-2009, 11:17 PM

Thanks to Niko giving us the heads up on this neat mod. I went to a local Acura dealership here in San Diego, and ordered the part yesterday. It arrived today, and was installed within 5 minutes. After you gently pry out the original cargo light/lens you just pretty much do a swap. The part cost me $16.31 after tax, and about a 24hr wait. I put in one of those 12 led bulbs since I was switching everything out anyways. Nice and bright back there, with an "off" option.

niko3257 · #17 (**permalink**) 01-16-2009, 07:59 PM

okay I finally got it in today. this is great.
I'm going to be installing this.

niko3257 · #18 (**permalink**) 01-16-2009, 08:00 PM

the led is going to be going into this.

niko3257 · #19 (**permalink**) 01-16-2009, 08:04 PM

alight now to start.
take out the cover by popping out the small
push snap. be carfull cause the thing is also
taped on the other side.

now your roof will look like this.

and your cover looks like this

niko3257 · #20 (**permalink**) 01-16-2009, 08:11 PM

now is the tricky part. you will need a dremel and a cut off disc
for this.

okay remember the old light we took off. the one with out the switch.
hold on to it cause we will be using it.
take the light and place it centered on the back of the lid of the
cover. then trace it with a magic marker.
now get you dremel and cut it out. should look like this.

cut a little at a time to get it to fit perfectly.
should look like this when done.