Acura CL Maplights w/Homelink install
I couldn't get one without the sunglasses compartment here in Canada, so I thought I'll give this bulky one a try... and it worked! 
Hope this helps for whoever is interested 
Bought this one off ebay, it's taken from a Honda Pilot. I soldered a connector.
ps. it's a b!tch to solder wires in that tiny space, get a connector if you can.
Got it cut like this. Mine didn't come with a bracket, so I use wood
So here's the trick to make it fit: I use two foam blocks to push the headliner out a bit, on mine it's pushed out by roughly 5mm. Just enough so that there's no gap between the unit and the headliner.
I didn't want to mess with the dome light wires, so I made myself some wire connectors, these are very common molex 4pin connectors found in computers.
I hooked the wires up like this, wire is clipped with the light bulb. If you do it this way, by switching the dome light to ON it will also turn on your map light! If you don't like that behaviour then just tap into the dome light wires.
Red - 12V
Black - Gnd
Yellow - Door switched Gnd
the black plastic behind is the molex connector
Now put everything back together... Done!
Hope this helps for whoever is interested Bought this one off ebay, it's taken from a Honda Pilot. I soldered a connector.
ps. it's a b!tch to solder wires in that tiny space, get a connector if you can.
Got it cut like this. Mine didn't come with a bracket, so I use wood
So here's the trick to make it fit: I use two foam blocks to push the headliner out a bit, on mine it's pushed out by roughly 5mm. Just enough so that there's no gap between the unit and the headliner.
I didn't want to mess with the dome light wires, so I made myself some wire connectors, these are very common molex 4pin connectors found in computers.
I hooked the wires up like this, wire is clipped with the light bulb. If you do it this way, by switching the dome light to ON it will also turn on your map light! If you don't like that behaviour then just tap into the dome light wires.
Red - 12V
Black - Gnd
Yellow - Door switched Gnd
the black plastic behind is the molex connector
Now put everything back together... Done!
Great work looks awesome.
and everyone said it didn't fit. PFFF.
+rep to you sir.
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Steve.
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I use 3M heave duty mounting tape, pretty damn strong 
http://www.oppictures.com/SINGLEIMAG...MM4011_1_2.JPG
http://www.oppictures.com/SINGLEIMAG...MM4011_1_2.JPG
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Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Sylvania, Ohio
That is totally sweet!!!!!!!!!! Wish I would have tried it with the sunglass compartment, would have love to have the compartment to put things in. Way to strike out on your own, no matter what the naysayers say!!
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From: Troy, OH, USA
I use 3M heave duty mounting tape, pretty damn strong
http://www.oppictures.com/SINGLEIMAG...MM4011_1_2.JPG
http://www.oppictures.com/SINGLEIMAG...MM4011_1_2.JPG
FINALLY got my maplights w/ Homelink installed...
Thanks to those that posted a write-up. The wiring diagrams and step-by-steps were spot on!
...now what am I gonna do with the spare I bought???
Thanks to those that posted a write-up. The wiring diagrams and step-by-steps were spot on!
...now what am I gonna do with the spare I bought???
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Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 172
From: Pensacola, Fl
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Posts: 219
From: Vancouver
I sourced two from eBay, but if you saw some of the recent posts you'll notice the one with the sunglass holder possibly fits too...
I just received my map light w/ homelink and sunglass holder (from 00 odyssey) and the connections on the back only has two prongs (missing the middle prong). I am guessing that I can only wire it without the door switch. Does anyone know which prong is pos and neg?
I couldn't get one without the sunglasses compartment here in Canada, so I thought I'll give this bulky one a try... and it worked! Hope this helps for whoever is interested
Bought this one off ebay, it's taken from a Honda Pilot. I soldered a connector.
ps. it's a b!tch to solder wires in that tiny space, get a connector if you can.
Got it cut like this. Mine didn't come with a bracket, so I use wood
So here's the trick to make it fit: I use two foam blocks to push the headliner out a bit, on mine it's pushed out by roughly 5mm. Just enough so that there's no gap between the unit and the headliner.
I didn't want to mess with the dome light wires, so I made myself some wire connectors, these are very common molex 4pin connectors found in computers.
I hooked the wires up like this, wire is clipped with the light bulb. If you do it this way, by switching the dome light to ON it will also turn on your map light! If you don't like that behaviour then just tap into the dome light wires.
Red - 12V
Black - Gnd
Yellow - Door switched Gnd
the black plastic behind is the molex connector
Now put everything back together... Done!
Hope this helps for whoever is interested Bought this one off ebay, it's taken from a Honda Pilot. I soldered a connector.
ps. it's a b!tch to solder wires in that tiny space, get a connector if you can.
Got it cut like this. Mine didn't come with a bracket, so I use wood
So here's the trick to make it fit: I use two foam blocks to push the headliner out a bit, on mine it's pushed out by roughly 5mm. Just enough so that there's no gap between the unit and the headliner.
I didn't want to mess with the dome light wires, so I made myself some wire connectors, these are very common molex 4pin connectors found in computers.
I hooked the wires up like this, wire is clipped with the light bulb. If you do it this way, by switching the dome light to ON it will also turn on your map light! If you don't like that behaviour then just tap into the dome light wires.
Red - 12V
Black - Gnd
Yellow - Door switched Gnd
the black plastic behind is the molex connector
Now put everything back together... Done!
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Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 33
From: Calgary, Canada
I simply followed the picture in post #55. u can always test with a 12V battery before installing
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anybody else have issues programming homelink
i haven't permanently installed anything yet, just running 12v to the console to test the lights and the homelink buttons and it appears EVERYTHING is working properly....
When i hold the buttons they flash and I press my garage remote and it starts flashing rapidly and locks on in about 3-4 seconds.
then when i try to press it again it seems to have reset.
i might have gotten it to work once...but that's it.
I pulled a maplight/sunglasses console from an elantra last week at the junkyard when i was picking up some extra parts for my girlfriend, and then i found out that i could do the same thing and have homelink.
went to the junkyard today and only found a 99 CL without the glasses holder and bought it anyway...and thats the one i'm trying to get to work.
if I can't figure it out I'll cut the hole for the elantra one to go in...maybe someday upgrade to a homelink w/ sunglasses from an 02 CL or a mid 2000s TSX/accord/odyssey.
any tips from anybody?
i haven't permanently installed anything yet, just running 12v to the console to test the lights and the homelink buttons and it appears EVERYTHING is working properly....
When i hold the buttons they flash and I press my garage remote and it starts flashing rapidly and locks on in about 3-4 seconds.
then when i try to press it again it seems to have reset.
i might have gotten it to work once...but that's it.
I pulled a maplight/sunglasses console from an elantra last week at the junkyard when i was picking up some extra parts for my girlfriend, and then i found out that i could do the same thing and have homelink.
went to the junkyard today and only found a 99 CL without the glasses holder and bought it anyway...and thats the one i'm trying to get to work.
if I can't figure it out I'll cut the hole for the elantra one to go in...maybe someday upgrade to a homelink w/ sunglasses from an 02 CL or a mid 2000s TSX/accord/odyssey.
any tips from anybody?
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I couldn't get one without the sunglasses compartment here in Canada, so I thought I'll give this bulky one a try... and it worked! Hope this helps for whoever is interested
Bought this one off ebay, it's taken from a Honda Pilot. I soldered a connector.
ps. it's a b!tch to solder wires in that tiny space, get a connector if you can.
Got it cut like this. Mine didn't come with a bracket, so I use wood
So here's the trick to make it fit: I use two foam blocks to push the headliner out a bit, on mine it's pushed out by roughly 5mm. Just enough so that there's no gap between the unit and the headliner.
I didn't want to mess with the dome light wires, so I made myself some wire connectors, these are very common molex 4pin connectors found in computers.
I hooked the wires up like this, wire is clipped with the light bulb. If you do it this way, by switching the dome light to ON it will also turn on your map light! If you don't like that behaviour then just tap into the dome light wires.
Red - 12V
Black - Gnd
Yellow - Door switched Gnd
the black plastic behind is the molex connector
Now put everything back together... Done!
Hope this helps for whoever is interested Bought this one off ebay, it's taken from a Honda Pilot. I soldered a connector.
ps. it's a b!tch to solder wires in that tiny space, get a connector if you can.
Got it cut like this. Mine didn't come with a bracket, so I use wood
So here's the trick to make it fit: I use two foam blocks to push the headliner out a bit, on mine it's pushed out by roughly 5mm. Just enough so that there's no gap between the unit and the headliner.
I didn't want to mess with the dome light wires, so I made myself some wire connectors, these are very common molex 4pin connectors found in computers.
I hooked the wires up like this, wire is clipped with the light bulb. If you do it this way, by switching the dome light to ON it will also turn on your map light! If you don't like that behaviour then just tap into the dome light wires.
Red - 12V
Black - Gnd
Yellow - Door switched Gnd
the black plastic behind is the molex connector
Now put everything back together... Done!
Dude that looks pretty good
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From: Atlanta, GA
These photos got me thinking (often dangerous): Would there be any noise insulation benefit to removing the overhead light, and shooting some "Great Stuff" urethane foam between the head liner and the roof? There is obviously quite a bit of empty space there. Not the entire thing, just the area immediately around the overhead light. I'm thinking this might dampen roof vibration a little, as the metal is pretty thin and noisy in a rain storm. Possible down side: urethane foam expands a lot as it cures, and could deform the head liner. It would also bond the headliner to the roof, which might introduce sound conduction issues. Maybe just fill that area with a bunch of styrofoam beads... Then I would be faced with the challenge of getting the styrofoam beads off the Fit upholstery.
VERY NICE! I didnt think that sucker would fit otherwise I would have chosen that one instead of the CL one. Good job man!
I couldn't get one without the sunglasses compartment here in Canada, so I thought I'll give this bulky one a try... and it worked! Hope this helps for whoever is interested
Bought this one off ebay, it's taken from a Honda Pilot. I soldered a connector.
ps. it's a b!tch to solder wires in that tiny space, get a connector if you can.
Got it cut like this. Mine didn't come with a bracket, so I use wood
So here's the trick to make it fit: I use two foam blocks to push the headliner out a bit, on mine it's pushed out by roughly 5mm. Just enough so that there's no gap between the unit and the headliner.
I didn't want to mess with the dome light wires, so I made myself some wire connectors, these are very common molex 4pin connectors found in computers.
I hooked the wires up like this, wire is clipped with the light bulb. If you do it this way, by switching the dome light to ON it will also turn on your map light! If you don't like that behaviour then just tap into the dome light wires.
Red - 12V
Black - Gnd
Yellow - Door switched Gnd
the black plastic behind is the molex connector
Now put everything back together... Done!
Hope this helps for whoever is interested Bought this one off ebay, it's taken from a Honda Pilot. I soldered a connector.
ps. it's a b!tch to solder wires in that tiny space, get a connector if you can.
Got it cut like this. Mine didn't come with a bracket, so I use wood
So here's the trick to make it fit: I use two foam blocks to push the headliner out a bit, on mine it's pushed out by roughly 5mm. Just enough so that there's no gap between the unit and the headliner.
I didn't want to mess with the dome light wires, so I made myself some wire connectors, these are very common molex 4pin connectors found in computers.
I hooked the wires up like this, wire is clipped with the light bulb. If you do it this way, by switching the dome light to ON it will also turn on your map light! If you don't like that behaviour then just tap into the dome light wires.
Red - 12V
Black - Gnd
Yellow - Door switched Gnd
the black plastic behind is the molex connector
Now put everything back together... Done!
looks great if you could give me a hand and tell me how the spring fits into the sunglasses holder htat would be great. i took mine apart to color match it. and the spring for hte sunglasses compartment fell out and now i can't put it back together..
