Ambient Footwell lights

dgpatel180 · Dec 18, 2017

I followed the OP's steps described in the link below to modify the Footwell lights on my 2016 Touring. It was an easy fix and worked well to brighten the ambient footwell lights.

I now have a 2018 Elite, and the stock footwell lights are definitely better than the stock 2016's, but not quite as bright as the modified 2016 lights.

Has anyone looked into doing this modification on the '18? Just wanted to seek feedback before I start disassembling. Thanks in advance!

2011+ Ambient Footwell Modification

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dgpatel180 · Dec 18, 2017

I went ahead and did the mod. The steps are essentially the same as the 2011-17's in the link above so I won't repeat. If anything the '18 seemed a bit easier.

One difference I noticed was that the cap over the blue LED is whiteish-gray, which explains why I felt the stock light was slightly better than the previous model.

I highly recommend this easy mod to anyone that likes the blue glow. The only negative I see is that the glow on the driver side is offset to the left, while the passenger side is too far back. This makes the light unevenly distributed. But oh well.

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serega12 · Jan 24, 2020

Reviving an old thread rather than starting a new one. Has it been confirmed that the light comes out uneven? Or is it acceptable?

ainoa808 · Jan 24, 2020

It's due to the position of the light mounting locations themselves, not the modification which makes them brighter. Driver's side to the left of center, passenger to the front of van.

zhr47 · Jan 24, 2020

ainoa808 said:
It's due to the position of the light mounting locations themselves, not the modification which makes them brighter. Driver's side to the left of center, passenger to the front of van.

Can confirm, the lights are not positioned in the center so no matter how much or how little shines it will not be centered. If it means anything the ambient lights in my Tesla Model 3 aren't centered either.

F&HODY · Jan 24, 2020

For my 2019 I used these an to dim it i taped over one of the led in the housing. Use the OEM slot.

KYRGYZ · Jan 24, 2020

F&HODY said:
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For my 2019 I used these an to dim it i taped over one of the led in the housing. Use the OEM slot.

posting links will do a better job tbh

serega12 · Jan 24, 2020

KYRGYZ said:
posting links will do a better job tbh

I'm pretty sure he means these...

BRIGHTEST Light Bolt - Flush Mount 12V LED Light for Bumper, Grille, Cars Interior, Dash, Ambient Lighting, Motorcycle w/SLEEK Aluminum Housing & Screw Nut (6 mm Black, Blue LED) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AFU4QF4

KYRGYZ · Jan 24, 2020

serega12 said:
I'm pretty sure he means these...

BRIGHTEST Light Bolt - Flush Mount 12V LED Light for Bumper, Grille, Cars Interior, Dash, Ambient Lighting, Motorcycle w/SLEEK Aluminum Housing & Screw Nut (6 mm Black, Blue LED) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AFU4QF4

does it mean I can just slice in or tap into the existing honda footwell lighting?

serega12 · Jan 25, 2020

KYRGYZ said:
does it mean I can just slice in or tap into the existing honda footwell lighting?

You could. I just received the Honda OEM foot lights last night and will test them when it gets dark tonight. I'll see if they're any good before drilling the cover.

The plastic seems to be white or light blue, so may be enough to get light through.

serega12 · Jan 25, 2020

Bright enough without drilling!

Bullgator · Jan 30, 2020

zhr47 said:
Can confirm, the lights are not positioned in the center so no matter how much or how little shines it will not be centered. If it means anything the ambient lights in my Tesla Model 3 aren't centered either.

Thumbs up for a fellow Tesla M3/Honda Odyssey owner.

Bullgator · Jan 31, 2020

serega12 said:
Bright enough without drilling!

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You have a EX-L trim, right? Does it have the wiring set up for the footwell lights or did you splice into existing wiring to make it work?

Did you just order these? Ambient Lighting Kit

KYRGYZ · Jan 31, 2020

Bullgator said:
You have a EX-L trim, right? Does it have the wiring set up for the footwell lights or did you splice into existing wiring to make it work?

Did you just order these? Ambient Lighting Kit

I believe all trims are prewired, EX-L is prewired for sure

Bullgator · Jan 31, 2020

KYRGYZ said:
I believe all trims are prewired, EX-L is prewired for sure

Thanks. I will definitely think about doing this. If it is prewired, do I just need the lights I linked above? It's kinda crazy that those two lights are $75, since the wiring harness is already there, per the installation instructions. Are there any aftermarket items that anyone has tried and liked?

KYRGYZ · Jan 31, 2020

Bullgator said:
Thanks. I will definitely think about doing this. If it is prewired, do I just need the lights I linked above? It's kinda crazy that those two lights are $75, since the wiring harness is already there, per the installation instructions. Are there any aftermarket items that anyone has tried and liked?

some used amazon leds and had good results, definitely brighter, but for most these are fine. I don't like them tbh, not a huge fan of blue lights anywhere near my car lol
you need just lights, they are plug and play.
Search on ebay for above part numbers, see Serega's pics for part number, those are cheaper on ebay
Sorry @serega12 for hijacking the thread lol

serega12 · Jan 31, 2020

Bullgator said:
You have a EX-L trim, right? Does it have the wiring set up for the footwell lights or did you splice into existing wiring to make it work?

Did you just order these? Ambient Lighting Kit

I ordered two of these: 34760-SZT-003 - Honda Parts Now
You don't need to order a kit. All it is are these instructions here: http://www.collegehillshonda.com/instructions/odyssey/2020/interiorilluminationkit.pdf

KYRGYZ · Feb 27, 2020

@serega12 quick question, I checked the wiring and seems like they are secured to other wires behind the glove box, didn't check driver side but assuming the same case there too, do I need to cut the tape to take the wire out so it reaches the installation spot?

zhr47 · Feb 27, 2020

Cut the tape to release the wires and plug into the light. Cutting the tape to release the wire on the drivers side is the hardest part. Good luck.

KYRGYZ · Feb 27, 2020

zhr47 said:
Cut the tape to release the wires and plug into the light. Cutting the tape to release the wire on the drivers side is the hardest part. Good luck.

thanks, that is what I thought, even passenger side is pretty hard to see all wires

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