DIY - footwell illumination, ambient lights & glovebox illumination
#61
Hi guys,
That is my first post, so let me introduce myself first. I'm from Brazil, and I'm a proud owner of 2010 Fit GE8. I don't known if this "GE" term is the same for US, but I think it is
I'm here to share my pictures of glovebox and footwell ilumination. This forum helped me a lot, so that is my way to say thanks
First, lets see the footwell.
I've added a 20cm white led strip (7,8 inches) on driver and passenger side, and another one bellow both seats, to illuminate the rear seats.
The trick for rear seat was to pass the wires inside central console (need to remove) and tie the strip below the seat:
Final result (it looks like blue light, but it is not. They are white)
O movie will show it better (it is me talking in portuguese)
For Glovebox, a movie will explain it better, but basically I used a magnetic sensor to make it works
Final result:
And the movie:
I have some more detailed pictures, with subtitles in portuguese. If you have some questions, I will be happy to answer!
I'm from FitFans.com.br that is pretty similar to this forum, but for Brazilians There is a lot of portuguese text, but you can use Google Chrome to translate. We have a very good DIY section too, with almost 90 different DIYs:
Fit Fans Forum - Exibir tópico - Índice Geral - DIYs / Faça Você Mesmo
You are all welcome there
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
That is my first post, so let me introduce myself first. I'm from Brazil, and I'm a proud owner of 2010 Fit GE8. I don't known if this "GE" term is the same for US, but I think it is
I'm here to share my pictures of glovebox and footwell ilumination. This forum helped me a lot, so that is my way to say thanks
First, lets see the footwell.
I've added a 20cm white led strip (7,8 inches) on driver and passenger side, and another one bellow both seats, to illuminate the rear seats.
The trick for rear seat was to pass the wires inside central console (need to remove) and tie the strip below the seat:
Final result (it looks like blue light, but it is not. They are white)
O movie will show it better (it is me talking in portuguese)
For Glovebox, a movie will explain it better, but basically I used a magnetic sensor to make it works
Final result:
And the movie:
I have some more detailed pictures, with subtitles in portuguese. If you have some questions, I will be happy to answer!
I'm from FitFans.com.br that is pretty similar to this forum, but for Brazilians There is a lot of portuguese text, but you can use Google Chrome to translate. We have a very good DIY section too, with almost 90 different DIYs:
Fit Fans Forum - Exibir tópico - Índice Geral - DIYs / Faça Você Mesmo
You are all welcome there
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Last edited by mbissaro; 12-14-2013 at 07:22 AM.
#63
Welcome to the site. Nice mods, I like the idea of that magnetic sensor for the glove box... any more info on it?
A few of us here are members over at fitfans.br great site over there with plenty of detailed DIY's...
A few of us here are members over at fitfans.br great site over there with plenty of detailed DIY's...
#64
Tks, FitStir
This magnetic sensor is the same used on doors, to keep track if door is opened or closed, to fire an alarm for example. I bought this one in a store, here in Brazil, that is specialized in residential and commercial alarm systems. But you can also buy it on Ebay. Here is an example:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Set-Door-Window-Contact-Magnetic-Reed-Switch-Sensor-SMD-Alarm-/111235945759?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19e62dd51f
The trick is use a type of sensor called 'normally open'. It means that when both parts are close each other, the eletronic circuit will be closed, and the power will flow.
In the second video on my post, is possible to see where I've fixed both parts of this magnetic sensor. They are fixed on glovebox by a double-sided adhesive stick. In my case, they were sold together with the switches, so I had just to remove the protection and fix it on the glovebox
This magnetic sensor is the same used on doors, to keep track if door is opened or closed, to fire an alarm for example. I bought this one in a store, here in Brazil, that is specialized in residential and commercial alarm systems. But you can also buy it on Ebay. Here is an example:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-Set-Door-Window-Contact-Magnetic-Reed-Switch-Sensor-SMD-Alarm-/111235945759?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19e62dd51f
The trick is use a type of sensor called 'normally open'. It means that when both parts are close each other, the eletronic circuit will be closed, and the power will flow.
In the second video on my post, is possible to see where I've fixed both parts of this magnetic sensor. They are fixed on glovebox by a double-sided adhesive stick. In my case, they were sold together with the switches, so I had just to remove the protection and fix it on the glovebox
#65
Thanks! Looking forward to taking the new car apart
#69
Just did my footwell lighting today!
I wired these so that they come on with the headlights. They seem a little bright, so I might hook it up to a variable resistor later so I can adjust the brightness.
Next step: Adding door sill courtesy lights and/or more footwell lights that come on with the dome light. Just waiting on my white LEDs to come in
Thanks for the awesome DIY!
I wired these so that they come on with the headlights. They seem a little bright, so I might hook it up to a variable resistor later so I can adjust the brightness.
Next step: Adding door sill courtesy lights and/or more footwell lights that come on with the dome light. Just waiting on my white LEDs to come in
Thanks for the awesome DIY!
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