INT : Map light Install LX, DX, and 10th AE

[excalibur02]

LX, DX, and 10th Anniversary Edition Map light install.


Parts list:

cb or cd map light
Paper
Cardboard
Marker
Pen
Flathead Screwdriver
Philips Head Screwdriver
Box Cutter
Wires
Wirecutter
Wire Hanger
Electrical Tape
Desktop Tape
Vacuum





I took a paper that comes in the mail. Its thicker paper so its good for a template. I made the template and made sure it works perfect with the map light.






Then make certain marks on the headliner to line up the template. I taped the template to the headliner and made sure it looked straight as possible.






Then with the template on I took the pen and marked around so i know where to start cutting.






I took the template off and then started using the box cutter. Cut it once around then jam the razor in more since the headliner is pretty thick. Once I felt the cardboard cutting through I used the screw driver to push up the cut more.










Once you have a hole the maplight still will not fit. I made the hole smaller then the maplight since its better to cut around to make it look oem as possible.





Then once the map light is on I kept trimming for about 15 minutes.



I then got it in to fit perfectly. I dont remember the wiring but its not hard to figure out.

I made a custom harness with 3 wires: 1 for ground, 2nd one is the positive, and the 3rd one is the ground for when the door opens.

Yes this map light is set up to turn on when the doors open just like the dome light.

With the harness I taped it up and pushed it back to the dome light with a wire hanger.

Connect the 3 wires.

Once the wiring is done, then put the bracket for the map light and screw it securely.

Its easier to mount the map light if you remove the rear view mirror and 2 sun visors so that you can hold the bracket still while screwing the map light to it

Then vacuum the cardboard stuffing from what was cut.

Good luck


*Disclaimer* Do this mod on your own risk. I do not take responsibilty for your actions.

[excalibur02]

all the above pictures are from when I had a LX grey headliner


These below are from when I went with a LX tan headliner




















Maury

[cvc7chris]

x2 on the wires. i'd figure you'd have to take the whole piece off? or what

[excalibur02]

for the wires its in the diy I made the 3 wire harness then used the wire hanger to push it back to the dome light. With the dome light out then connect the wires to the wires from the dome light.

This mod works with another diy for the map light to recognize the doors open.

[RacH22]

So these work individually and come on when the doors are open? Check out the other thread on how I made mine work individually and both come on with the doors if not.

[excalibur02]

this thread is just for the install. I did not go into wiring.

I have my map light already set up to work individually and to turn both on when the door(s) open.

Your post is to much compared to what I did to have it work with the doors. Thanks but I didnt need it.

[Daheavyking]

Great write up maury!!!!!!

[RacH22]

How did you bridge power to both light bulbs, after the buttons, without rendering them useless as individuals? I'd really like to know.

[Nurega]

I never knew there was an OEM map light. This came on DX, LX, and 10AN models?

[PakaloloHonda]

Maury .. you're the man! Thanks duuude!

Tomi

[excalibur02]

How did you bridge power to both light bulbs, after the buttons, without rendering them useless as individuals? I'd really like to know.

I have to make another DIY for that mod but it was no where what you had done. I have to make sure I make it detailed so I will see what I can do.

I never knew there was an OEM map light. This came on DX, LX, and 10AN models?

Well this is a (Do It Yourself) install. So No this map light did not come in the DX, LX, 10AE, EX, SE, EX-R accords.

If the map light came in the above trims I wouldn't have to do this diy write up

This map light can be found in 96-97 Accord EX or a JDM CB

Great write up maury!!!!!!

Maury .. you're the man! Thanks duuude!

Tomi

Thanks guys! Just want to help others since most people are afraid to do diys but it was fairly easy.

[cp[mike]]

lookin good! now we just need to add some info on the custom 3wire mod

[DJ metadelic]

Awesome DIY!!!

[RacH22]

lookin good! now we just need to add some info on the custom 3wire mod

Certainly do.

I just want to know how you looped the two lights after the switches without losing individuality. The rest is useless info to me.

I really don't care which method is easier or cheaper, my method works and has been for a long time.

[cp[mike]]

Certainly do.

I just want to know how you looped the two lights after the switches without losing individuality. The rest is useless info to me.

I really don't care which method is easier or cheaper, my method works and has been for a long time.

the maplight switches are dual-throw but are set up as regular Normally Open single-throw switches for the maplight circuit. if you use the third pins of the switches (and plug) as a Normally Closed, it can act as a paired ground switch (controlled by the domelight) for both lights, even though their switches are in the "off" position.

ill have to go into detail later...