DIY: Complete 04 taillight conversion!
hmm...there is this guy....tried PMing him for his question about this DIY...turns out...after my long writing in PM section.....he/she turned off his PM feature....lol....so... can't send my message to him.....
the nickname is TrbEM2, btw...
the nickname is TrbEM2, btw...
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he pm'd me too... i pm'd back and didn't hear from him then.
i think he's trying to sell the 04 tail light conversion.. 'cause i remember seeing a post from him in the for sale forum.
i think he's trying to sell the 04 tail light conversion.. 'cause i remember seeing a post from him in the for sale forum.
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Ok...I have an '04 and have some TYC tails that are made for an '01-03. After reading through all of this. There are a number of ways to hook these up. Is the easiest way to replace my '04 wiring harness with an '01-03 wiring harness? Is there more to it then this?
well, my DIY won't let you do the splicing ****....it's pretty clean overall......but, it might not look that clean for some people...
if you prefer to buy the harness, it's also possible...it's covered in 03-04 DIY switch before my DIY...
the cost of the harness is about $30~$40....not really sure anymore.....one thing though...this harness will actually change the whole harness on the trunk...it's one cable....but it contains a lot of branches...
if you prefer to buy the harness, it's also possible...it's covered in 03-04 DIY switch before my DIY...
the cost of the harness is about $30~$40....not really sure anymore.....one thing though...this harness will actually change the whole harness on the trunk...it's one cable....but it contains a lot of branches...
Originally Posted by Si2NV
Zen_master I've got the 04 wiring harness....would I be able to cut the old harness off and attach the new 04 harness on the existing wires?
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I know this is a semi-old thread and topic but, I couldn't find the adaptaplug thing.......so I just cut the plug to fit the new socket, it took about 45 seconds per plug and now they fit as good as oem ......
^^ i just got my 05 tails today an i was going to buy the adaptaplugs tomorrow but i just saw your post and did it! i used an xacto knife to cut off the plastic and everything fits very tight. i wouldnt say its easier but it sure is cheaper! thanks hurts2bstock
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Originally Posted by Hurts2bStock
I know this is a semi-old thread and topic but, I couldn't find the adaptaplug thing.......so I just cut the plug to fit the new socket, it took about 45 seconds per plug and now they fit as good as oem ......
that's a very interesting way to do it! however, its probably only for those whos willing to cut the pugs.....
btw, just for an update....due to the recent electrical problem in my car, i got the chance to replace the whole wiring into 04-05 wiring!
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Rep Power: 434 they can be found on ebay or from your local honda dealership. there are other sources, but a simple search can help you there.
i'll give you a hint, though. there are online shops that carry them for cheaper than your honda dealership, but they themselves are honda dealerships.
i'll give you a hint, though. there are online shops that carry them for cheaper than your honda dealership, but they themselves are honda dealerships.
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Originally Posted by jdm_veloz
will 05 tailight work as well?
Originally Posted by jdm_veloz
and do u hafto take off the rear bumper to install the tail lights?
when you guys have your lights on at night, is there any light on in the rear other than your license plate lights?
my friend just did the conversion on his 02 civic, and there isn't a light that's on at night, except for his license plate lights. might become a safety issue.
all the lights work though, when braking, signalling, reversing etc.
any help? thanks.
my friend just did the conversion on his 02 civic, and there isn't a light that's on at night, except for his license plate lights. might become a safety issue.
all the lights work though, when braking, signalling, reversing etc.
any help? thanks.
Originally Posted by vacivic2005
when you guys have your lights on at night, is there any light on in the rear other than your license plate lights?
my friend just did the conversion on his 02 civic, and there isn't a light that's on at night, except for his license plate lights. might become a safety issue.
all the lights work though, when braking, signalling, reversing etc.
any help? thanks.
my friend just did the conversion on his 02 civic, and there isn't a light that's on at night, except for his license plate lights. might become a safety issue.
all the lights work though, when braking, signalling, reversing etc.
any help? thanks.
Originally Posted by vietstylez
uhh yea.. the taillights?
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Originally Posted by vacivic2005
my friends don't light up unless he presses the brakes. when you turn your headlights on, the rear tail lights should light up also, and when you press the brake, the light goes on brighter. but in his case, there is no light on when he has headlights on, only when pressing the brake. might be a fuse, i doubt it though, they were working prior to installation.
