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Old 07-22-2015, 11:23 AM
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Putting LED's in Cargo Area

A while back, someone posted pictures of several round 1" LED's that they put in the cargo area. I have the lights, and while I have that area taken apart, I'd like to install them. Before I start cutting and wiring, I'm open to suggestions from others.
 
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Old 07-22-2015, 12:29 PM
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I replaced one bulb in the cargo area - not several. The one LED is sufficient for the cargo area. Just pry off the lens from the front side and replace.
 
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I installed a 2nd LED light for the cargo area. Light is much more balanced. There was one person who add some small round lights in the plastic trim of the hatch door. I dont see the need in that.
 
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Old 07-22-2015, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Peterjens
I replaced one bulb in the cargo area - not several. The one LED is sufficient for the cargo area. Just pry off the lens from the front side and replace.
I did replace the standard bulb with an LED, but I thought I'd add more while I have the interior panels removed. Maybe that will be a future job.
 
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Old 08-07-2015, 02:12 AM
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Originally Posted by SilverEX15
A while back, someone posted pictures of several round 1" LED's that they put in the cargo area. I have the lights, and while I have that area taken apart, I'd like to install them. Before I start cutting and wiring, I'm open to suggestions from others.
No need to start cutting anything. Do what I did, add an LED strip under the cargo cover and tapped it into the factory cargo light. I added a quick disconnect whenever I need to remove the cargo cover. This method is super bright and doesn't get in the way. No cutting of factory parts!












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Old 08-07-2015, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by koolkevin1107
No need to start cutting anything. Do what I did, add an LED strip under the cargo cover and tapped it into the factory cargo light. I added a quick disconnect whenever I need to remove the cargo cover. This method is super bright and doesn't get in the way. No cutting of factory parts!
Looks good! I did something similar, but I mounted almost a meter-long (about 37 inches) of LEDs under a c-pillar bar I have. I also swapped out the trunk lens with this part: 34265- SFE-003 from a few other Honda/Acuras. See this thread for further information: Trunk light on/off switch.
 
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Old 08-07-2015, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by koolkevin1107
No need to start cutting anything. Do what I did, add an LED strip under the cargo cover and tapped it into the factory cargo light. I added a quick disconnect whenever I need to remove the cargo cover. This method is super bright and doesn't get in the way. No cutting of factory parts!
Nice. I'll get around to posting pics of mine one of these days.
 
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