Cargo light upgrade
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Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 377
From: Marietta, GA
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.
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.
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 524
From: Dallas, TX
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
If not I'll order via JDM_DOHC_SiR.
Matt
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,929
From: Palm Coast FLA
just like you said def worth it.
thanks for the rep
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.
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...-led-site.html
you will find the leds you need there.
the bulb for the cargo is a wedge bulb type.
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?
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,929
From: Palm Coast FLA
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
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
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Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 364
From: baltimore, md
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'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.
Last edited by badself; Jan 10, 2009 at 12:55 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.
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.
Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 377
From: Marietta, GA
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.
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...
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,929
From: Palm Coast FLA
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.
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.
got my part and installed it today!
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.
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Posts: 1,929
From: Palm Coast FLA
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
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
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,929
From: Palm Coast FLA
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.
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.