TRIZ

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Allright guys, heres a question

I want to put a lighted ring around my keyhole in the steering column.

Heard maybe an accord has the lighted ring around the ignition.

I'm looking for something thats pretty clean looking- not a circular glowstick and superglue. I heard there have been a few people who have done this. Maybe some links to DIY if it exists. If not... how do I go about doing this?

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

um civic already comes with that.

7thGenerasianCivic

iTrader: (13)

Do they? I'll have to check, brb.

okay, they do, but it is so small and dim... geez

DDragon7

Im surprised that people dont notice it when they turn on their car.

burnhard88

iTrader: (-1)

i see it always when i turn on my car

RHCP0801

iTrader: (3)

its not like its in a weird place either, i dont even look i just stick the key in

TRIZ

iTrader: (14)

2001 LX... wtf... I'm going to have to take a second look!




Doesnt light up on mine.... any help 2 tech heads?

v8eaterokv6

iTrader: (3)

maybe look at an ex it might be an ex lx thing

CraigW

iTrader: (1)

Only the EXs have the lighted cylinders.

To the OP, I have a lighted ring that I made that goes around the outside of the cylinder. It uses a white plastic ring used by plumbers and about 8, 630mcd LED's. You could make it just about any color you want with the LEDs.

You may want to grind the LEDs to diffuse the light and prevent hot spots.

The wires you need are at the the ignitions connectors.

Pin # 5 = WHT/BLK (should be +)
Pin # 6 = WHT/BLU (should be -)

Getting the lower column cover off without breaking it is a challenge.

bOoStEd042dr

iTrader: (2)

i can never notice mine cause it's so dim....but then again i never have problems findinf the hole...lol

AmbulanceMonkee

iTrader: (5)

It would look cool, but it sounds like a lot of work to take things apart and get it in there. I manage just fine without a lighted ring on my DX. Now if i could get one of those for my g/f.......

gearbox

iTrader: (95)

it is. and i dont like my stupid green one either now that my dash is all red.

DDragon7

Never knew the other tirms didnt have it, hmm...

But mine is in orange.

RHCP0801

iTrader: (3)

i never even looked

Hurts2bStock

Roll her in flour and look for the wet spot.......thats how you find the hole......

TRIZ

iTrader: (14)

thats too much.

CraigW- hmm... happen to have a more detailed description like a DIY??

anyone else know if you can drop one in from an accord or acura or other civic?

ramcosca

I remember that thread!!! Was that here or...? Anyways, bwahahahhaah...

CraigW

iTrader: (1)

^^^ On the EX models it is part of the ignition switch itself, not an easy swap.

I have some pictures if you (or anyone) want them. PM with E-Mail.

The ring is a perfect fit on the cars ignition switches outer plastic circle. I did some sanding of the ring to make it flush and help with the light diffusion.

You will need to make the round opening a bit larger but you may get by with small adjustment. I made mine quite large so I could see the entire ring from drivers seat. Be careful with the plastic cover, it will mark easily.

The 8 LEDs are glued into the lower column cover spaced evenly with them pointing into the ignition switches opening. Leave the LEDs a bit loose and they can be adjusted around to position. (I use Goop brand glue) I ran the wires tight against the bottom and the sides of the lower cover and cover with tape. (all low voltage, the resistors are towards the back) Use a 2 pin plug/connector for easy hook up once you are done working and tweaking LEDs position.

I bought a new cover for $14 + $5 shipping. I had another light on my old cover and it was not bright enough, and I broke the clips on the original cover.

It was a good challenge, but not too bad. I have had an obsession with lighted key cylinders dating back to a long since gone 85 Mazda 626. It has never faded for me.

And I do think the Hondas all black color makes it tough to locate the opening without some light.

dj02

iTrader: (8)

my 02 lx has it

TRIZ

iTrader: (14)

rediculous. not on the 01, but on the 02... geeze. Does anyone know if I can buy the parts from honda to do this cleanly from the 02 to the 01? Or if its part of the actual ignition? If no1 knows, I'll ask honda the next time I drive by

electric130

iTrader: (44)

mine doesn't

CraigW

iTrader: (1)

The "latches" on the lower column cover is easily broken during disassembly !!

More pix included.

EM2 Shinobi

iTrader: (11)

I can find the hole in the dark just fine
i have an ex and i didnt even know i had one lol, ill have to go check

CraigW

iTrader: (1)

During warranty work they loaned me an Accord EX with the lighted cylinder. The factory light is located very near the actual key entrance and not very bright. I could really only see it when I parked in the garage at work.

As with most of these lights (including mine, somewhat) the slightest bit of external light washes it out.

genexrocket

iTrader: (1)

i totally forgot i even had that, the only times i realized i had lighted key ignition was when i got the car and just now.. haha