How To: LED Festoon map lights

fesersoft · 04-23-2006, 02:27 PM

I purchased the 9 LED feestoon lights from Super Bright Leds

http://www.superbrightleds.com/festoon.html

There is a little indent where you need to pry a small screwdriver to remove the covers.

You have to put the light in on a slight angle do to the tight area it is contained. make sure you did not reverse the direction before replacing the lens.

The right is the old 4 LED festoon bulb which I felt was not bright enough.
The left is the 9 LED bulb.

Close up of the front of the LED bulb.

Close up of the back of the LED bulb.

Picture showing both lights.

test the lights and replace the lens.

The rear light has two spots to remove the lens cover and it took a little work to remove it.

**ethlar** · 04-23-2006, 05:49 PM

hows the light output on the 9-led over the 4-led?

wavetekcivic · 04-23-2006, 07:27 PM

Nice mod. What type of bulb should use for a LX sedan.

fesersoft · 04-24-2006, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ethlar

hows the light output on the 9-led over the 4-led?

The 4 led is a disappointment. The 9 is as bright as the OEM

fesersoft · 04-24-2006, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by wavetekcivic

Nice mod. What type of bulb should use for a LX sedan.

Same as the EX

9 led Festoon

http://www.superbrightleds.com/festoon.html

31 x 10 mm Festoon base with 9 LEDS

3022-x9 LED Festoon bulb
30x10mm (1.181 inches long)12 VDC Festoon Base Bulb with 9 LEDS

maximus20895 · 04-24-2006, 09:06 PM

this is exactly what I needed, thx.

basmoq · 04-25-2006, 12:12 PM

Just ordered 3 of the 9led blue lights to match my blue car and interior :) Thanks for the great mod suggestion!!!!!

basmoq · 05-02-2006, 06:32 PM

Wow, these things are great, I'm gonna have to find out what type the wedge bulb is in the trunk and turn it blue as well! I'll post pics if I remember to take them.

spunkin82 · 05-15-2006, 11:02 AM

Do they offer them in white? i checked the site but wasnt sure if they were sold out or something. or what color is the one in the pictures?

**dentrecords** · 05-15-2006, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by basmoq

Wow, these things are great, I'm gonna have to find out what type the wedge bulb is in the trunk and turn it blue as well! I'll post pics if I remember to take them.

Did the trunk light, it's a 194/168 bulb. You can get the trunk light cover out with a flathead screwdriver - pry it out gently from the driver's side.

One thing to be aware of is the bulb is mounted horizontally, so you might want to make a reflector to put overtop of the bulb, or get a wide spectrum bulb so the light shines down into your trunk, instead of into your speaker tray. I made a reflector out of the inside of a coke can.

wneddanc

**dentrecords** · 05-15-2006, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by spunkin82

Do they offer them in white? i checked the site but wasnt sure if they were sold out or something. or what color is the one in the pictures?

White is the type in the pictures. Choose your colour from the drop down menu. They have a slightly purplish hue to them. I think they really enhance the feel of the interior, but my girlfriend calls them ricey.

Here's a link to the store:

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b....19218&next=50

fesersoft · 05-15-2006, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by spunkin82

Do they offer them in white? i checked the site but wasnt sure if they were sold out or something. or what color is the one in the pictures?

Mine are white

they are on back order

http://www.superbrightleds.com/nostock_newleds.htm

3022-W9 White 9-LED 30mm Festoon Bulb 05/30/06

**dentrecords** · 05-15-2006, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by fesersoft

Mine are white

they are on back order

Good job, 8thcivic.com!

spunkin82 · 05-15-2006, 11:48 AM

Thanks for the info, im looking around to find it somewhere else because they dont offer the white ones.

spunkin82 · 05-15-2006, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dentrecords

White is the type in the pictures. Choose your colour from the drop down menu. They have a slightly purplish hue to them. I think they really enhance the feel of the interior, but my girlfriend calls them ricey.

Here's a link to the store:

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b....19218&next=50

my gf actually wants me to change them into white, so it works out for me!

**dentrecords** · 05-15-2006, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by spunkin82

Thanks for the info, im looking around to find it somewhere else because they dont offer the white ones.

Try e-mailing sales@superbrightleds.com

spunkin82 · 05-15-2006, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dentrecords

Try e-mailing sales@superbrightleds.com

Sent an email, but did you guys also changed them for the rear map lights? and if i want to change them as well, are they the same bulb? and is there one or two bulbs inside them?

Thanks guys

never mind, i read the other posts! i be purchasing 3 in total.

basmoq · 05-15-2006, 12:36 PM

rear bulb, singular, yes it's the same festoon bulb. The only bulb that is different is the trunk light, which is a wedge bulb. I forgot to order the trunk bulb in blue, so i ordered it yesterday with bulbs for my bro's car (saves shipping). If your gonna get them, get them all, shippings a killer.

martinez_josh · 05-15-2006, 04:01 PM

I got those for all 3 inside lights about a week a ago, but now they don't work. Any idea why not? What size do I have to get for the Si?

fesersoft · 05-15-2006, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by martinez_josh

I got those for all 3 inside lights about a week a ago, but now they don't work. Any idea why not? What size do I have to get for the Si?

The bulbs may be in backwards try reversing them.

04-23-2006, 02:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
fesersoft Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 36 Posts: 302 iTrader: 0 / 0%	How To: LED Festoon map lights I purchased the 9 LED feestoon lights from Super Bright Leds http://www.superbrightleds.com/festoon.html There is a little indent where you need to pry a small screwdriver to remove the covers. You have to put the light in on a slight angle do to the tight area it is contained. make sure you did not reverse the direction before replacing the lens. The right is the old 4 LED festoon bulb which I felt was not bright enough. The left is the 9 LED bulb. Close up of the front of the LED bulb. Close up of the back of the LED bulb. Picture showing both lights. test the lights and replace the lens. The rear light has two spots to remove the lens cover and it took a little work to remove it.

04-23-2006, 05:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
ethlar ______ Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 8,476 iTrader: 3 / 100%	hows the light output on the 9-led over the 4-led? __________________ 8thCivic FAQ

04-23-2006, 07:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
wavetekcivic Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Portsmouth, VA Posts: 8 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Cool Mod Nice mod. What type of bulb should use for a LX sedan.

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maximus20895 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Age: 18 Posts: 1,154 iTrader: 0 / 0%	this is exactly what I needed, thx.

04-25-2006, 12:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
basmoq Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lakewood, OH Age: 25 Posts: 292 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Just ordered 3 of the 9led blue lights to match my blue car and interior :) Thanks for the great mod suggestion!!!!!

05-02-2006, 06:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
basmoq Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lakewood, OH Age: 25 Posts: 292 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Wow, these things are great, I'm gonna have to find out what type the wedge bulb is in the trunk and turn it blue as well! I'll post pics if I remember to take them.

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spunkin82 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 111 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Do they offer them in white? i checked the site but wasnt sure if they were sold out or something. or what color is the one in the pictures?

05-15-2006, 11:48 AM	#14 (permalink)
spunkin82 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 111 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks for the info, im looking around to find it somewhere else because they dont offer the white ones.

05-15-2006, 12:36 PM	#18 (permalink)
basmoq Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lakewood, OH Age: 25 Posts: 292 iTrader: 1 / 100%	rear bulb, singular, yes it's the same festoon bulb. The only bulb that is different is the trunk light, which is a wedge bulb. I forgot to order the trunk bulb in blue, so i ordered it yesterday with bulbs for my bro's car (saves shipping). If your gonna get them, get them all, shippings a killer.

05-15-2006, 04:01 PM	#19 (permalink)
martinez_josh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Albuquerque NM Age: 21 Posts: 328 Josh iTrader: 0 / 0%	I got those for all 3 inside lights about a week a ago, but now they don't work. Any idea why not? What size do I have to get for the Si?