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07-27-2009, 01:45 PM | #126 |
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I wish they had a pure white option to make it look similar to the IS 350.
DIY FTW I guess now.
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07-27-2009, 03:04 PM | #127 | |
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07-27-2009, 03:06 PM | #128 |
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Hey guys. I just got my WRX and don't like the blue illumination kit. I really want to change them to red. Does anyone know where I can order just the modules, as all of the wiring is run? Also, if anyone has a red kit and wants to trade I would be open to that, too. Thanks.
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07-28-2009, 01:09 AM | #129 | |
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BJMscot mentioned previously in the thread his kit does the same as mine from the factory. I'm in the US though. |
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07-28-2009, 05:36 AM | #130 | |
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07-28-2009, 01:12 PM | #131 | |
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The OEM STI kit is different. Not only is it wired differently, but it appears to use 3 of the shifter pocket led's instead of two footwells and one pocket led like you get when you buy it after the fact from subaru. Here are the pictures. The OEM LED red casing shown above looks identical, although seemingly longer, to this one shot by Dartholomew So, now that we have established the factory installed footwell lighting on 09 STI's is wired differently than the kit you buy from the dealer, has anyone ever set the STI footwell led's to run with the headlights? |
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07-28-2009, 04:03 PM | #132 | |
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07-28-2009, 04:37 PM | #133 |
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Yeah, I was thinking that same thing, or maybe even just cutting the wires and buying the kit everyone here seems to be installing. My concern though is that the plastic near the led's under the STI dash may be different and the new footwell led's won't have the correct mounting location to install properly.
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07-28-2009, 04:39 PM | #134 |
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They should be able to accept the accessory kit. Just buy the kit and you can have the OEM lights come on with the doors and the kit come on with the headlights it can be found for $40-60 I'm curious now, wonder if my harness has the plugs for that and I can just buy the LED block from the cubby.
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07-28-2009, 07:10 PM | #135 |
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whatssup everyone just bought some cheap-o led strips over at pepboys (dont judge moneys tight + its only a small project to see how its gunna look... im curious as to how i wire it to make it like the dome light where it would slowly shut off or light up when opening ot locking the door?
i remember reading it somewhere, its located somewhere by the door? if sum1 could show pix or something that be great btw its an 06 not sure if it matters |
07-28-2009, 09:15 PM | #136 |
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^ nevermind i went with the mood lighting type of feel and there just on the whole time hooked em up to teh cig lighter n ther awesome only costed me about 25bucks ill post pics soon
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07-29-2009, 05:26 AM | #137 | |
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07-29-2009, 11:33 AM | #138 |
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Weird, I had no idea the STI LEDs were different!
Well, this means if you buy the Subaru kit, you can just install them alongside your existing LED kit, and you can even leave the original harness intact. The new lights will stay on with your shifter pocket light when the headlights are on, and you'll get a little extra brightness on door open/close from the "courtesy lights" of your original kit. Kinda the best of both worlds, and you don't have to change anything. |
07-29-2009, 02:58 PM | #139 | |
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. Also while under there, I found several harness connectors that aren't connected to anything. There's a big connector that looks to go to the ECU but isn't connected. Wonder if that's for keyless entry. |
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07-29-2009, 03:11 PM | #140 |
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Is there a way to buy the OEM STI kit and would it work in the WRX like it does in the STI?
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08-01-2009, 04:36 PM | #141 |
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I think that the STI kit is a much more complicated wiring job than the oem kit you buy from Subaru. I'm sure you could buy the parts and install it, the question would be, is it worth the effort just for the courtesy light when the doors are opened. As Nacron pointed out, the STI kit is wired a little funny for some reason.
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08-04-2009, 11:29 PM | #142 |
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Footwell Illumination
Any ideas if the OEM kit will fit a bugeye?
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08-05-2009, 02:07 PM | #143 |
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I think it would be easy to make it fit (just find a spot to attach the modules with the included washers, nuts and bolts, you can drill your own hole if you need), but since you'd probably have to find and tap the harness into the wiring yourself, it's not plug'n'play. If you've done wiring work before, I think it'd be pretty easy though.
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08-05-2009, 03:24 PM | #144 | |
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08-05-2009, 03:42 PM | #145 |
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Replacing just the cubbyhole light takes about 30 seconds if not less, no tools needed. Just pop out the light, disconnect it from the harness, connect the new light and pop it back in.
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08-06-2009, 03:22 AM | #146 |
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08-06-2009, 08:43 AM | #147 |
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08-16-2009, 02:28 PM | #148 |
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Just did my own using door lights from an old Pontiac. Cost? Free... did the wiring myself. Lights dim when i close the doors and shut off when i turn on the car. Installed in both driver and passenger side. Mind the crappy cell pic.
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08-19-2009, 01:14 PM | #149 |
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Not to beat a dead horse, but I'm hoping this helps a few of you...
I found it MUCH easier to simply remove the glove box to gain access to the passenger side. There was no way i was fitting my hand under to fish that wire through. Removing the glove box is as simple as removing the support peg (simply pull) and pushing the side tabs of the glove box in so it drops out of place. Frees up the entire side to find the wires. |
08-19-2009, 02:21 PM | #150 | |
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Thanks for the update. I'm sure this will help a lot of people. |
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