Cargo LED -Huge Improvement!
#1
Cargo LED -Huge Improvement!
Hey All,
As you may recall in my last post https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/3rd-...bulbs-led.html the LED's I used didn't make a big improvement on brightness for the cargo area, although they were perfect for map, dome, and license plate. Well, I just got this one and its a HUGE improvement. $10 for a single LED was a bit steep but glad I sprang for it as it is much brighter, and has a pretty good build quality to it.
Bulb/LED/Circuit Board/Whatever-you-wanna-call-it used:
**UPDATE 9/9/14** -This appears to be identical to the one used on Amazon: https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...edge-base/214/
Before:
After:
Backside of the board. As you can see it fits perfectly. No trimming needed.
LED's
As you may recall in my last post https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/3rd-...bulbs-led.html the LED's I used didn't make a big improvement on brightness for the cargo area, although they were perfect for map, dome, and license plate. Well, I just got this one and its a HUGE improvement. $10 for a single LED was a bit steep but glad I sprang for it as it is much brighter, and has a pretty good build quality to it.
Bulb/LED/Circuit Board/Whatever-you-wanna-call-it used:
Amazon.com: LEDwholesalers T10 Base 10 SMD 5050 LED White Side Pin10-30V DC Bulb, 1438WH: Automotive
**UPDATE 9/9/14** -This appears to be identical to the one used on Amazon: https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...edge-base/214/
Before:
After:
Backside of the board. As you can see it fits perfectly. No trimming needed.
LED's
Last edited by ADVphotography; 09-09-2014 at 12:33 PM.
#6
Nice work with the "How To", and great photos. An inexpensive, easy to do project with such good results is a no-brainer. My pack of LEDs should be in the mailbox this evening and the larger one for the cargo area is now on order for Wednesday. Thank you!
#8
I actually saw a pic of it installed in the dome light somewhere while looking up LED dome lights on the Fit. So I think it would fit. I got a pair for the trunk and dome light to see how it goes.
#13
The smaller ones in the multi-pack that was listed in the first post in this thread is about right for my needs in the cabin area. I was looking for "a bit brighter" but not a lot because that once-in-a-while when a cabin light needs to be on just for a minute at night while driving (passenger drops something and needs to find it, or whatever) super bright is going to be a problem. Perfect, though, for the cargo area where you really want to see very well.
#14
The smaller ones in the multi-pack that was listed in the first post in this thread is about right for my needs in the cabin area. I was looking for "a bit brighter" but not a lot because that once-in-a-while when a cabin light needs to be on just for a minute at night while driving (passenger drops something and needs to find it, or whatever) super bright is going to be a problem. Perfect, though, for the cargo area where you really want to see very well.
#15
wow, tight fit! since you say it's too bright, ill save money and just order one for the cargo area. thanks for helping us all out
#16
Looks nice. In the cargo area, brigher is better! One mod I've made in my 2008 Fit is to replace the cargo area light with a switched cargo area light. So if I want, I can have the trunk open and the light off. Saves battery, and in some cases, I don't want the light on for other reasons.
I found that the cargo area light module for the Honda Odyssey was a direct drop-in replacement for the Fit, but the Odyssey module has a switch.
I found that the cargo area light module for the Honda Odyssey was a direct drop-in replacement for the Fit, but the Odyssey module has a switch.
#17
Cheaper Source?
This bulb looks quite similar, but 5 for ~$7 and free shipping:
5 X T10 G4 Bulb Spot Light Lamp 5050 12 SMD LED DC 12V Warm - US$6.99
5 X T10 G4 Bulb Spot Light Lamp 5050 12 SMD LED DC 12V Warm - US$6.99
#19
i just got mine and installed it. i LOVE how it's a pure white color and not blue like the JTech bulbs. i want to replace my JTech bulbs with a pure white bulb now also. do you know which LEDwholesaler bulbs from amazon will fit? (map lights and license plate lights)