ignition key ring light install?

scoobynoobEMT · 04-08-2009, 01:41 PM

anyone know of a write up to install an ignition key ring light into my 2002 WRX sedan?

help, please.

and yes, i've searched..

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toutanje · 04-08-2009, 03:01 PM

02 and 03's dont have them stock? Never knew that... 04+ all have em.

Try searching for an 04+ ignition key ring then and just replace it with current one, should slide right over the ignition key cylinder just fine.

scoobynoobEMT · 04-08-2009, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toutanje

02 and 03's dont have them stock? Never knew that... 04+ all have em.

Try searching for an 04+ ignition key ring then and just replace it with current one, should slide right over the ignition key cylinder just fine.

i have the ring, i just need to know which wires to tap into.

integral_machine · 04-08-2009, 03:35 PM

My 02 has a ring, but as far as I know, they don't illuminate! Does yours have a bulb in it?

EDIT: I see you found one that does. Maybe you can splice off an interior light that lights up on entry?

crpwrx · 04-08-2009, 03:36 PM

How many wires run off of it? Im assuming its power and ground. If so you can get an add a cuircuit from autozone and run it from an accessory power spot that lights up when the interior lights come on, then ground it to the negative terminal on your battery or bare metal somewhere.

crpwrx · 04-08-2009, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by integral_machine

My 02 has a ring, but as far as I know, they don't illuminate! Does yours have a bulb in it???

He has one from a year that came with them. 02 did not but 03 up does.

scoobynoobEMT · 04-08-2009, 03:39 PM

I'm guessing maybe there is a harness that can be tapped into?

toutanje · 04-08-2009, 03:42 PM

The ones that have it from factory, its connects to a harness with only 2 wires being used. LEDs use two wires: power and ground. Ground is self explanatory. Power, splice it into a switched 12 volt wire. All set.

ekw · 04-08-2009, 03:58 PM

you searched, eh?
did you see this?
keylight?

or this even?
Interior Color Change Tutorial: Key Ring
(which gets to your question around post 15)

04-08-2009, 01:41 PM	#1
scoobynoobEMT Scooby Specialist Member#: 199206 Join Date: Jan 2009 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Ft Stewart, GA Vehicle: 2002 WRX wagon EJ257 PSM	ignition key ring light install? anyone know of a write up to install an ignition key ring light into my 2002 WRX sedan? help, please. and yes, i've searched.. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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04-08-2009, 03:01 PM	#2
toutanje Scooby Specialist Member#: 153465 Join Date: Jul 2007 Chapter/Region: South East Location: f l a Vehicle: 2004 Suzuki GSXR 600 WRX now FS!	02 and 03's dont have them stock? Never knew that... 04+ all have em. Try searching for an 04+ ignition key ring then and just replace it with current one, should slide right over the ignition key cylinder just fine.

04-08-2009, 03:35 PM	#4
integral_machine Scooby Newbie Member#: 157016 Join Date: Aug 2007 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Fort Worth, TX. Vehicle: 02 WRX - MBP Invisible...	My 02 has a ring, but as far as I know, they don't illuminate! Does yours have a bulb in it? EDIT: I see you found one that does. Maybe you can splice off an interior light that lights up on entry?

04-08-2009, 03:36 PM	#5
crpwrx Scooby Specialist Member#: 180710 Join Date: May 2008 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Corpus Christi Vehicle: 2006 Sti WRB WFC# 229	How many wires run off of it? Im assuming its power and ground. If so you can get an add a cuircuit from autozone and run it from an accessory power spot that lights up when the interior lights come on, then ground it to the negative terminal on your battery or bare metal somewhere.

04-08-2009, 03:39 PM	#7
scoobynoobEMT Scooby Specialist Member#: 199206 Join Date: Jan 2009 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Ft Stewart, GA Vehicle: 2002 WRX wagon EJ257 PSM	I'm guessing maybe there is a harness that can be tapped into?

04-08-2009, 03:42 PM	#8
toutanje Scooby Specialist Member#: 153465 Join Date: Jul 2007 Chapter/Region: South East Location: f l a Vehicle: 2004 Suzuki GSXR 600 WRX now FS!	The ones that have it from factory, its connects to a harness with only 2 wires being used. LEDs use two wires: power and ground. Ground is self explanatory. Power, splice it into a switched 12 volt wire. All set.

04-08-2009, 03:58 PM	#9
ekw Scooby Specialist Member#: 92141 Join Date: Jul 2005 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: in a guardrail near you Vehicle: 2014 GT-NC-PRHT Zeal Red.	you searched, eh? did you see this? keylight? or this even? Interior Color Change Tutorial: Key Ring (which gets to your question around post 15)