[erichsieh22]

Another super easy DIY.

Like the European version C-HR ambiance lights? Go get 2 T10 LED lights and spend 1 hour with your c-hr next weekend.>>

 

[TubeMan]

Was expecting to see LED strip lights when I clicked on your thread. Great job on the diy interior lights. Weird it's not a universal thing.

 

[JDM]

Another super easy DIY.

Like the European version C-HR ambiance lights? Go get 2 T10 LED lights and spend 1 hour with your c-hr next weekend.>>

Looks cool! Since I'm not a pro with cars' electronics, can you please share some more details like how to connect it; how to remove cupholder etc.

 

[erichsieh22]

Was expecting to see LED strip lights when I clicked on your thread. Great job on the diy interior lights. Weird it's not a universal thing.

Sorry for let you down.:crying::crying:

I will look for a way to done something like this photo, any idea where can we install this? >>

 

[erichsieh22]

Looks cool! Since I'm not a pro with cars' electronics, can you please share some more details like how to connect it; how to remove cupholder etc.

Here you go, step by step and get the power from the green wire which I pointed at(EPB). You could connect the negative cable wherever you want as long as touch the metal of car body.

 

[DrZeus]

Sweet! Thanx erichsieh22! I LOVE tear-down instructions... Didn't even realize that these things were snap together. I guess they have been for years....just never had the desire to customize my ride to this degree in the past... Your tuts may come in handy!

 

[andrew3]

Here you go, step by step and get the power from the green wire which I pointed at(EPB). You could connect the negative cable wherever you want as long as touch the metal of car body.

Thank you so much for this guideline! As I understood, I need to connect my LED lights to that wire, which is covered under the center panel, right?

 

[erichsieh22]

Thank you so much for this guideline! As I understood, I need to connect my LED lights to that wire, which is covered under the center panel, right?

Exactly, that's EPB's wire. Connect the positive electrode to the green wire, and connect the negative electrode to any screw that is touched the car body.

 

[JDM]

Thank you so much erichsieh22! That's a really good and detailed step by step guide. I'll try it this weekend

 

[maxou723]

I also did my cupholder lighting upgrade. Ended up using white led lights and drew the power from the glovebox light.

 

[sho23]

Exactly, that's EPB's wire. Connect the positive electrode to the green wire, and connect the negative electrode to any screw that is touched the car body.

I hope no one accidentally cross-wired or shorted it... stuck on EPB mode forever?!

 

[Rubyredpearl]

Exactly, that's EPB's wire. Connect the positive electrode to the green wire, and connect the negative electrode to any screw that is touched the car body.

Forgive my ignorance, What is the EPB wire? Is it hot when the car ignition is on or when the headlights are on? Thanks

 

[tuxiburage]

that's awesome. i am finding the alternatives that have lower price. i am also looking for the truck light bar that is able to convert to led.

i concern with the power supply. it would be great if there is tutorial to replace the light.

 

[tuxiburage]

I also want to install the colored truck light bar inside the cabinet and under the car. having the bewitching lighting!

great work. amazon has many similar products.

 

[RoLleRKoaSTeR]

Wow, reviving an old thread here.
Looking at https://www.tochr.net/ for more detailed information on how this was supposed to work. I may look into the proper way to install this.


Any idea on what LED to properly use or is any T10 LED good enough?

 

[RoLleRKoaSTeR]

Getting to that connector on the Main Body ECU which is above the Instrument Cluster box is a pain. It is very cramped in there and the connector is held in by some type of clip I have never seen - do not have pics. But, the connector 26 on the 3D connector is not used, as well as number 27. So, there is no "real" power available - going to have to use the glove box splice as mentioned here. I do not want to connect using the illumination circuit from the Brake circuit.


https://www.tochr.net/1958/ambient_illumination_light_circuit.html

 

[RoLleRKoaSTeR]

I have a suspicion that there is a missing part inside the cupholder assembly. Appears that there may be some type of clear acrylic part that goes inside the white plastic part and makes the light "bend" around the cup holder's perimeter enhancing the light.