VTEC Light for USDM FIT Completed!
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The wire that I have tapped into the ecu wire that goes to the relay that will be "live" is soldered and heat shrink wrapped to the relay pin (as all the terminals are) They are all wrapped together as a bunch of wires in it's own new custom harness. It's as professional a job as you can get! That's what I do for a living!
Hey is that LED light really bright while driving at night? Is it adjustable wth the rest of the instrument cluster?
I like that it closely matches the stock blue color but I turn my instrument display way down so that it's harder to see me through the window tint at night..."tactical driving"!
I like that it closely matches the stock blue color but I turn my instrument display way down so that it's harder to see me through the window tint at night..."tactical driving"!
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I guess with a higher ohm resister and a smaller LED i used 5mm we can have a less brighter light. But you have to see it first then determine.
I will be doing more studying the VTEC engagement and disengagements today. Will report with daytime video and pics also.
I will be doing more studying the VTEC engagement and disengagements today. Will report with daytime video and pics also.
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Originally Posted by ChrisG
It would seem kind of redundant to have that light on all the time though.
I look at it as a guage like any other. You have engine temp guages..(well the fit doesn't really) for information purposes. The VTEC light is a guage for information as well. If you drive easy you won't go into VTEC and your fuel trip programmed by the computer will more lean, hence using less gas.
On the highway, you can set the cruise control for the highest MPH without Vtec comming on ! Saving gas!
It's a very purposeful guage in my opinion!
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Here are some day photos and one more video up close with the Tachometer.
http://www.zippyvideos.com/5319936356308386/p1010285/
Enjoy!
http://www.zippyvideos.com/5319936356308386/p1010285/
Enjoy!
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Originally Posted by sonorliteman
It would be really cool to put the LED in the blue FIT dot... 
So, now that you have this, can you confirm that VTEC is always on (or off?) while cruising at, say 75 mph?
So, now that you have this, can you confirm that VTEC is always on (or off?) while cruising at, say 75 mph?
If your RPM's are over 3400 no matter what gear you are in, VTEC is on and will not turn off over 3400 rpms.
Now since I have a M/T and the gears are different, I can tell you that I can not go over 68 mph or I will be at 3400 rpms.
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Parts list from Radio Shack
Here is the part list from your local Radio Shack:
P/N: 278-1631A Nylon Wire Ties
P/N: 276-079 Snap-in LED holders
P/N: 278-1226 hook-up wire (tri-color 18 guage)
P/N: 276-311 5mm Blue LED
P/N: 64-3052 Tap-in Squeeze connectors
P/N: 271-1113 330 ohm resistors
P/N: 275-226 30 amp Automotive relay
Electrical tape, rosin core solder, soldering iron, a philips head screw driver, a 1/4" drill bit and drill, and 10mm socket and ratchet.
Here is a pic of the parts: "except those i did not list as part numbers"
P/N: 278-1631A Nylon Wire Ties
P/N: 276-079 Snap-in LED holders
P/N: 278-1226 hook-up wire (tri-color 18 guage)
P/N: 276-311 5mm Blue LED
P/N: 64-3052 Tap-in Squeeze connectors
P/N: 271-1113 330 ohm resistors
P/N: 275-226 30 amp Automotive relay
Electrical tape, rosin core solder, soldering iron, a philips head screw driver, a 1/4" drill bit and drill, and 10mm socket and ratchet.
Here is a pic of the parts: "except those i did not list as part numbers"
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From: Euclid, OH
Originally Posted by gettinafit
I can tell you that I can not go over 68 mph or I will be at 3400 rpms.
I wonder if I can keep it below 68 for a tankful to see how it affects mileage?
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Originally Posted by JonasM
I was trying to figure out the MPH for 3400 today - I couldn't tell for sure whether it was just at 70 or a tick below. Thanks!
I wonder if I can keep it below 68 for a tankful to see how it affects mileage?
JonasM
I wonder if I can keep it below 68 for a tankful to see how it affects mileage?
JonasM
Are you also a manual transmission? the Automotic has a different gear ratio and is at a different speed in its 5th gear.
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Originally Posted by gettinafit
I made it with a 12v relay, and an Led bulb and socket, resister, and a wire tap, and lots of wiring.
I tapped into the VTEC solenoid B+ wire out of the PCM (Powertrain control module) Green wire with Yellow strip connector B.
I took apart the drivers' instrument cluster and other paneling, drilled a 1/4 " hole for the LED socket, and wired it up behind the dashboard tieing up the wires with Tie-wraps. Of course soldering all connections! (All for under $30)
IT's nice, there is also a slight audible click from the power relay when VTEC engages and the signal is sent to the light bulb.
More info on how the car operates tomorrow as I drive it some more and take nitice of things. As well as daytime pics and more videos! Stay posted!
I tapped into the VTEC solenoid B+ wire out of the PCM (Powertrain control module) Green wire with Yellow strip connector B.
I took apart the drivers' instrument cluster and other paneling, drilled a 1/4 " hole for the LED socket, and wired it up behind the dashboard tieing up the wires with Tie-wraps. Of course soldering all connections! (All for under $30)
IT's nice, there is also a slight audible click from the power relay when VTEC engages and the signal is sent to the light bulb.
More info on how the car operates tomorrow as I drive it some more and take nitice of things. As well as daytime pics and more videos! Stay posted!
