DIY 9thcivic 2012+ Civic Ambient Lights DIY

[jasonandre]

I guess everyone is also aware that the ambient blue lights in the wheelwells and the console only come on when the headlights are on. I assumed that when you opened the doors the lights would also come on and provide a nice effect. All the switch does is kill the ambient lighting if you don't want them on when you are driving with the headlights on. If what webby says then I can't figure out why the little blue plastic oval is in there. I am going to screw around with them (remove the blue oval or maybe drill the clear plastic cap) to see if it gets any better. I'll update if I find out anything.

Unfortunately the lens also serves as the mount, so you can't really remove it. The best you can do is drill a hole in the center to allow more light through.
That said, I almost want to waste money on a blue ambient kit just so I can try on the semi-clear lenses on my red kit and gauge the results.

 

[hotshot]

That said, I almost want to waste money semi-clear lenses on my red kit and gauge the results.

I think I'm gonna try this. Maybe they'll sell the lights individually.

 

[jasonandre]

I think I'm gonna try this. Maybe they'll sell the lights individually.

Try calling a parts department and asking them. As far as I can tell, the Ambient Light parts are only available in full-kit.

 

[Joshua Moiha]

this is my lights. put them in myself. also have under the front seats so they shine towards the back. and also a the pic at tho top is my strobes.

 

[webby]

is the under dash lighting your own lighting setup?

 

[jasonandre]

Nice Josh. Although those are far from "ambient".

 

[aznboi606]

u have a better pic of the center console. i would like to see a diy for this, looks interesting

 

[Joshua Moiha]

yes. they are 7 color changing LED kit from 'ijdmtoy.com" around 45 bucks or so. i used to have the stock lighting from honda but it was not bright enough for me. i can post more pics soon.

 

[Darkk]

yes. they are 7 color changing LED kit from 'ijdmtoy.com" around 45 bucks or so. i used to have the stock lighting from honda but it was not bright enough for me. i can post more pics soon.

Pretty cool setup. Any luck with the pics?

 

[jasonandre]

You could land a plane with those.

 

[12civic5speed]

awesome man

 

[Ron Flood]

i did the ambient light kit and it was easy dont pay the dealer 150 to install

i never do...... hahahaha

 

[Darkk]

i never do...... hahahaha

Yep. Dealer always charge arm and leg for anything including changing the cabin air filter which you can do in two minutes!

 

[Ron Flood]

Yep. Dealer always charge arm and leg for anything including changing the cabin air filter which you can do in two minutes!

honestly unless its warranty or an alignment, i'll do it myself thank you...

 

[12civic5speed]

Agree

 

[Darkk]

honestly unless its warranty or an alignment, i'll do it myself thank you...

The dealer wanted to charge $130 to change the air cabin filter. I was like really? That much just to lower the glove compartment door and slide out the filter tray to swap with a $12 filter? Unfortunately my ex-gf fell for that twice before I showed her how to do it yourself.

 

[FB2Chris]

I just ordered my ambient light kit It should be here before Christmas, however will not be installed until after depending on my work schedule

 

[Ron Flood]

The dealer wanted to charge $130 to change the air cabin filter. I was like really? That much just to lower the glove compartment door and slide out the filter tray to swap with a $12 filter? Unfortunately my ex-gf fell for that twice before I showed her how to do it yourself.

thats brutal bro..... id rather buy car parts with the money i save doing it myself... lol

 

[12civic5speed]

thats brutal bro..... id rather buy car parts with the money i save doing it myself... lol

i like that idea

 

[Darkk]

thats brutal bro..... id rather buy car parts with the money i save doing it myself... lol

Yep, I try to do all the repairs and maintenance myself unless it's under warranty. I get all the parts online which takes a day to get here including a case of type "A" OEM Honda filters at around $4 each. Type "B" is made by Fram which I stay away from.