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Show me your Map Lights
Found a few threads mentioning this subject, but not a lot of pictures...
So, Please if you installed Maplights in your Fit (oem/jdm/retro-fit/etc) please post pix and tell me what model of honda/acura/or other vehicle that you got them from....... any help and pix greatly appreciated... :wavey: |
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i plan to install these DA map lights soon
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installed Map lights that i got from an Element at the junkyard today, pain in the ass dealing with the junkyards with the newer vehicles (im fairly certain they think the beat up, snow soaked, haggard, possibly not working parts are made of solid gold)...
Element map lights same as JDM ones... http://www.icbmotorsport.com/jdmfitgd3map.html anyways made a custom bracket as there is no place to mount the Map Lights, which you would think there is since these map lights supposedly come stock in Fits in Japan, anyways after researching a bit- I didn't find any real easy/clear way to mount them up.... so here is what i came up with... clean junkyard lights up... Attachment 29108 make a template Attachment 29109 cut a hole- make sure not to measure anything- measuring is for pussys... Attachment 29110 run a wire from dome light to map lights with a hanger... wire up plug (thats the nice part about getting one from the junkyard no need to solder wires to map lights- you get the plug) Attachment 29111 this fine ass piece of engineering... mounts to where the rear view mirror is "was" http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...e/7acd58f4.jpg had to trim up the foam piece that was there previously so ^the above could mount to rear view mirror location... (once you do or have done this mod- you will know what foam piece im talking about) Attachment 29112 put trimmed blocks back up Attachment 29113 install everything Attachment 29114 Attachment 29115 Attachment 29116 Attachment 29117 hope this helps someone out- it was a very long process for me, lot of installing, un-installing- cutting, measuring etc... :wavey: |
Nice job. The fit sure does need map lights. I will have to consider paying a visit to the wrecking yard.
Chris |
You can order the OEM map lights from CFL for like $30. Uses oem mounting which is already there and wiring is just done by soldering a wire from the power wire of the dome light.
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My post from this thread ---> https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...ort-w-nav.html
Originally Posted by FitStir
(Post 1052567)
Here's the pics:
You can see the pieces of wood I cut. I decided the 2" height was a little too much, so I recut them at 1 3/4". http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/5280/dscn1215f.jpg I also gave them a slight taper from 1 3/4" to 1 5/8" to form to the angle between the roof and the headliner. It really wasn't necessary, but I wanted it as flush as possible. http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/7238/dscn1214d.jpg In order to minimize the "drop" in height of the roof liner I had to snap off the 2 tabs that helped secure the original map light (seen bent out on previous pics). I tried to fit them between the map light & console (similiar location to where they were on the existing map light), but they're too long and push the console further down. Here they are on top of the piece of roof liner that was cut out. http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/5412/dscn1256g.jpg Here's the finished install. http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/6108/dscn1220m.jpg and a wider shot. http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/5096/dscn1255o.jpg As I mentioned in my previous post the mounting/grounding bolts are slightly short. I still haven't got the longer ones, but I will soon to correct the slight crease toward the front by the maplight, might add a spacer depending on the fit. http://img827.imageshack.us/img827/6427/dscn1253p.jpg As it is now it's extremely secure even though I didn't secure the sunglass section to the roof, and it's still flush. After I get the longer bolts, I will attach some velcro or double stick tape to the back of the sunglass holder part to be more secure to the roof. I don't want anything permanent cause they will have to move the console forward whenever I get the sunroof installed. |
Originally Posted by Jamy
(Post 1067188)
You can order the OEM map lights from CFL for like $30. Uses oem mounting which is already there and wiring is just done by soldering a wire from the power wire of the dome light.
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I've got the one in the cealing and two in the bottom of the mirror...
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/pict...pictureid=4020 |
Originally Posted by billboard
(Post 1067233)
There is no OEM mounting in GD.... Right?
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Originally Posted by Jamy
(Post 1067240)
Hmmmmm I'm not sure about that.
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Originally Posted by billboard
(Post 1067246)
im pretty positive there is no where to mount maplights in GD, i didnt see any when i cut a hole anyways...
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Originally Posted by Jamy
(Post 1067250)
Ah well then disregard that for GD applications. Did the GD not have a map lights option? That would be the only reason I could think of for it not having the mounting spots.
but im thinking it is a lie, it doesnt make sense to me that the mounting points dont exist... JDM Fit GD3 Map Lights |
wait what? there are fits that come with no map lights?
edit. ahh never mind i just realize you guys were talking about the GD. |
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