Hello. I'd like to replace the cargo lamp in my 2015 EX with something that has an on/off switch. I've seen write-ups for older model Fits, but haven't found any for 2015+. Do any of you know if something like this would still work in a 2015?

Much Thanks!

 

That looks the same as the one I had in my 2008. I know the bulbs are interchangeable, as I used a leftover LED T10 for my 2016.

 

$25 is a lot of money for a croppy plastic light diffuser with no reflector inside, probably, that is similar to the original croppy diffuse. I would just buy a separate switch and make a little hole in the Fit, for mounting it, in a convenient place, not necessarily right next to the diffuser. A rocker switch instead of a slide switch -easier to use, and just as safe from the point of view that it won't pierce your flesh in a collision. Or better yet, a toggle sw with a soft rubber handle.

 

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I know this suggestion won't appeal to most people that want to modify the existing lighting as a hard wire solution.
But what I have done?
I simply bought a LED oval, dome shaped camping light for about $8.99 at my local department store. It's press on, press off. According to the box and literature, it is suppose to offer hundreds of hours per set of replaceable batteries.
I have a against the back seat organizer, with pockets and netting and I simply keep it in there.
When I need or want more light for the back, if I press it it lights up the back like I'm standing in a Vegas Casino. I certainly don't need any more light than it offers.
Plus, since it isn't hard wired and is removable, it has the potential to be used in numerous other situations that could easily happen on the road.
To me? For minimal investment, and nearly no physical adaptation needed, it's a great solution to the problem of not enough light.

Obviously the potential downfall is forgetting to turn off the battery powered unit. But as long as I don't zone out, and leave it on....I'm very happy with it.

 

How about this hanging LED flashlight, free from Harbor Freight. It is bright and allows you flexibility to where you can use the stowed hanger or use the mag base to attach it to any steel surface too. It is a quality light with soft edges, bright concentrated or spread beam. I have two!

 

That might be even better than my camping light, as you can hang them or stick them to metal.

I think about the only drawback to a battery powered light solution is obviously that it is battery powered. Which means you HAVE to remember turn the light off when done using it.

But if you are OK with that reality? It's IMO a great option.

 

I bought around a dozen of those same harbor freight lights for the house. They were supposed to be emergency lights for a power outage, so I stuck one on the wall in each room with velcro, and had a few spare stuck to the fridge.

They lasted about three months before they were all gone, the wife started grabbing them off the wall every time she wanted to use a flashlight, but never put them back. No idea where they went, it's not exactly a big house. They were great lights, but I'm not going to buy more because I know the same thing will happen again.

 

 

I installed a LED lamp too to replace the cargo lamp lightbulb, and I've left the LEDs in both of my map lights on overnight without running down the car battery, however my LEDs get quite hot. Maybe not as hot as an incandescent, but still painfully hot. Probably the first thing I did when I bought the car was replace the indoor incandescents with LEDs.