Interior Color Change Tutorial: Key Ring - Page 2

some dude · 02-20-2006, 03:25 PM

I have an 06' WRX and the power wire going to the bulb is really short. When they installed in they wrapped it around some other input to the lock cylinder. I broke off on of the tabs on the plastic light housing. And I found out that the car will not stay running with the light housing off of the lock cylinder. My security light stayed on until i put it back on.

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Alan · 02-28-2006, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by some dude

I have an 06' WRX and the power wire going to the bulb is really short. When they installed in they wrapped it around some other input to the lock cylinder. I broke off on of the tabs on the plastic light housing. And I found out that the car will not stay running with the light housing off of the lock cylinder. My security light stayed on until i put it back on.

I'd bet the new security key chip receiver is inside that light housing.

spritefiend · 10-12-2006, 04:12 PM

I just did this last night on my 06 sti and it was slightly different than the posted directions.

the yellow circle shows where the bottom half is attached to the steering column.. the red circles are the 2 screw that hold the top half to the steering column.

remove them and you can lift the top half up; which makes it a hellova lot easier to remove the ring.

as stated earlier, the wire is reallllly short, and wrapped around another. its the green pair of wires, and after you remove the bulb from the ring, you can untangle it from the other connector, makes it a little easier to get around.

Hope this helps

John.

1st Scooby · 11-14-2006, 04:13 PM

Thanks spritefiend...I have a 07 STi Limited. I will be diving into this tonight. great pics.

1 thing though.. not realted to your write-up, but what's with the damn Mitsu logo on the pert label on the ring? Damn it....hehehehe

Jim

spritefiend · 11-14-2006, 06:06 PM

^ hahahhahahaha i never noticed that.

have fun with it, removing the top of the column will make it easier

John.

06STIGO13 · 11-30-2006, 06:38 AM

Just wanted to bring light to another great write up, and Spritefiend, thanks for the MY06+ addition... that made all the difference. I was able to do the key ring mod (green --> red) as well as the cigarette lighter next to the aux in plug (also green --> red) so when my Ipod is plugged in that ring is now red as well. NASIOC ftw!

loudaccord · 02-23-2007, 12:00 PM

Doing mine this weekend(06)... I gotta get my camera back and if I do, I'll take more pics

silverwolf · 03-26-2007, 06:27 PM

thank you so much! nice tutorial.

Sti King · 08-04-2007, 07:38 PM

Thanks alot for this.

Spider96 · 11-23-2007, 11:53 PM

Don't know if anyone will still read this thread but I have a 2007 STI and can't get the ring out to change the bulb in the key ring. Any help would be appreciated.

DrD · 11-24-2007, 11:21 AM

On the newer ones (with the antenna in them for the key transponder) there is a screw which holds them in place - if you pull the covers around the steering column you should see it - then it comes off by opening up the clips on either side (which go around the "tabs" which stick out of the ignition cylinder) - where the keylight assembly is held onto one of the tabs, there is a screw (I forget which one) - I don't know if you can remove the bulb housing without removing the keylight assembly from the ignition cylinder - it's pretty cramped back there.

Spider96 · 11-24-2007, 02:32 PM

Yeah, I can see that screw and there is NO way to access that screw without pretty much removing the wheel and all the **** behind it (windshield wiper controls, etc.)

UTKaviator · 12-08-2007, 03:35 PM

I replaced my 07 WRX with a blue LED in place of the factory one....works great! if anyone needs some info PM me

UTKaviator · 12-08-2007, 03:37 PM

another quick note, on the newer models (at least my 07), you dont need to pull the whole key ring light assy off, just twist and pull the bulb out....remove the little black piece that helps shroud and direct its light, then rotate the bulb about 90 degrees and it should come out....the use your condom, replace with LED, or whatever else...good luck

Spider96 · 12-11-2007, 06:06 PM

The litle black piece comes right off? Any tricks to it?

alex.rides.bikes · 11-10-2008, 05:37 AM

any specific part numbers for a red LED instead of just a bulb cover?

Jncominco2 · 12-05-2008, 10:15 AM

NVM
found it

nti_hazard88 · 06-04-2009, 12:10 AM

holy sh**.. this is an old thread... does anyone know what bulb size it is? If I'm to do this, I'll probably just replace the bulb with a color of my liking.

06mattsti · 06-10-2009, 12:11 PM

Parts-express no longer has the covers, I can't find them anywhere.

nti_hazard88 · 06-10-2009, 12:40 PM

Just switch out the bulb for wide-angle LED's man. I've found out the proper bulb size now. For the key ring and gauge cluster, it's 74. The HVAC is #24 (slightly larger than 74, slightly smaller than 194 - people have been known to "shave" 194 to make it fit)

W0R7Xsubi · 06-11-2009, 03:53 PM

i need to do that asap

Rextion · 06-12-2009, 06:02 PM

Would any of you have a spare key ring that you would be willing to sell to me??? My '02 WRX doesn't an illuminated key ring

fail....

alphaomega0 · 09-22-2009, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nti_hazard88

Just switch out the bulb for wide-angle LED's man. I've found out the proper bulb size now. For the key ring and gauge cluster, it's 74. The HVAC is #24 (slightly larger than 74, slightly smaller than 194 - people have been known to "shave" 194 to make it fit)

did you just put an led light or did you have to do any soldering ?

jdmimprez · 07-01-2010, 05:15 PM

<<<<<<< is doing this tomorrow!

tyscat · 07-08-2010, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nti_hazard88

Just switch out the bulb for wide-angle LED's man. I've found out the proper bulb size now. For the key ring and gauge cluster, it's 74. The HVAC is #24 (slightly larger than 74, slightly smaller than 194 - people have been known to "shave" 194 to make it fit)

This is excellent info. Can you provide a little more info on the type of bulb? For example, is the #74 one of the types listed here:

http://www.superbrightleds.com/cgi-b...ini-wedge.html

I think the option of installing a new bulb instead of a cover is a lot better (especially since red covers are not available anymore). Thoughts anyone?

10-12-2006, 04:12 PM	#28
spritefiend Scooby Specialist Member#: 101190 Join Date: Nov 2005 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: 805 Vehicle: 2016 WRX Limited WRB	2006 STi I just did this last night on my 06 sti and it was slightly different than the posted directions. the yellow circle shows where the bottom half is attached to the steering column.. the red circles are the 2 screw that hold the top half to the steering column. remove them and you can lift the top half up; which makes it a hellova lot easier to remove the ring. as stated earlier, the wire is reallllly short, and wrapped around another. its the green pair of wires, and after you remove the bulb from the ring, you can untangle it from the other connector, makes it a little easier to get around. Hope this helps John.

12-08-2007, 03:35 PM	#38
UTKaviator Scooby Newbie Member#: 165102 Join Date: Nov 2007 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle, WA Vehicle: 2007 Subaru WRX Ltd WR Blue Pearl :)	Blue 07 WRX I replaced my 07 WRX with a blue LED in place of the factory one....works great! if anyone needs some info PM me

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some dude Scooby Specialist Member#: 100300 Join Date: Nov 2005 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: MIC\|-\|IG/\N Vehicle: 06 WRX CGM	I have an 06' WRX and the power wire going to the bulb is really short. When they installed in they wrapped it around some other input to the lock cylinder. I broke off on of the tabs on the plastic light housing. And I found out that the car will not stay running with the light housing off of the lock cylinder. My security light stayed on until i put it back on. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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1st Scooby Scooby Newbie Member#: 36395 Join Date: May 2003 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Macomb Township, Michigan Vehicle: 2007 STI Ltd 159/800 "Urban Grey Metallic"	Thanks spritefiend...I have a 07 STi Limited. I will be diving into this tonight. great pics. 1 thing though.. not realted to your write-up, but what's with the damn Mitsu logo on the pert label on the ring? Damn it....hehehehe Jim

11-14-2006, 06:06 PM	#30
spritefiend Scooby Specialist Member#: 101190 Join Date: Nov 2005 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: 805 Vehicle: 2016 WRX Limited WRB	^ hahahhahahaha i never noticed that. have fun with it, removing the top of the column will make it easier John.

11-30-2006, 06:38 AM	#31
06STIGO13 Scooby Specialist Member#: 110526 Join Date: Mar 2006 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: St. Louis(Chesterfield), MO Vehicle: 2007 STI Ltd 306 UGM 2008 STI Nav & BBS AW	Just wanted to bring light to another great write up, and Spritefiend, thanks for the MY06+ addition... that made all the difference. I was able to do the key ring mod (green --> red) as well as the cigarette lighter next to the aux in plug (also green --> red) so when my Ipod is plugged in that ring is now red as well. NASIOC ftw!

02-23-2007, 12:00 PM	#32
loudaccord Scooby Newbie Member#: 99489 Join Date: Oct 2005 Chapter/Region: NESIC Vehicle: The Black Pearl Yarr!!	Doing mine this weekend(06)... I gotta get my camera back and if I do, I'll take more pics

03-26-2007, 06:27 PM	#33
silverwolf Scooby Newbie Member#: 47559 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Essex, NJ Vehicle: 02 WRX Silver	thank you so much! nice tutorial.

08-04-2007, 07:38 PM	#34
Sti King Scooby Newbie Member#: 125594 Join Date: Sep 2006	Thanks alot for this.

11-23-2007, 11:53 PM	#35
Spider96 Scooby Specialist Member#: 156059 Join Date: Aug 2007 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Dutchess County, NY Vehicle: 2015 WRX Crystal White Pearl	Don't know if anyone will still read this thread but I have a 2007 STI and can't get the ring out to change the bulb in the key ring. Any help would be appreciated.

11-24-2007, 11:21 AM	#36
DrD Scooby Guru Member#: 22412 Join Date: Aug 2002 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Albuquerque, NM Vehicle: 2012 Legacy 2.5GT Ice Silver Metallic	On the newer ones (with the antenna in them for the key transponder) there is a screw which holds them in place - if you pull the covers around the steering column you should see it - then it comes off by opening up the clips on either side (which go around the "tabs" which stick out of the ignition cylinder) - where the keylight assembly is held onto one of the tabs, there is a screw (I forget which one) - I don't know if you can remove the bulb housing without removing the keylight assembly from the ignition cylinder - it's pretty cramped back there.

11-24-2007, 02:32 PM	#37
Spider96 Scooby Specialist Member#: 156059 Join Date: Aug 2007 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Dutchess County, NY Vehicle: 2015 WRX Crystal White Pearl	Yeah, I can see that screw and there is NO way to access that screw without pretty much removing the wheel and all the **** behind it (windshield wiper controls, etc.)

12-08-2007, 03:37 PM	#39
UTKaviator Scooby Newbie Member#: 165102 Join Date: Nov 2007 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle, WA Vehicle: 2007 Subaru WRX Ltd WR Blue Pearl :)	another quick note, on the newer models (at least my 07), you dont need to pull the whole key ring light assy off, just twist and pull the bulb out....remove the little black piece that helps shroud and direct its light, then rotate the bulb about 90 degrees and it should come out....the use your condom, replace with LED, or whatever else...good luck

12-11-2007, 06:06 PM	#40
Spider96 Scooby Specialist Member#: 156059 Join Date: Aug 2007 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Dutchess County, NY Vehicle: 2015 WRX Crystal White Pearl	The litle black piece comes right off? Any tricks to it?

11-10-2008, 05:37 AM	#41
alex.rides.bikes Scooby Newbie Member#: 151816 Join Date: Jun 2007 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Oak Park, Ca Vehicle: '05 STI	any specific part numbers for a red LED instead of just a bulb cover?

12-05-2008, 10:15 AM	#42
Jncominco2 Scooby Specialist Member#: 170212 Join Date: Jan 2008 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: West Haven, Utah	NVM found it

06-04-2009, 12:10 AM	#43
nti_hazard88 Scooby Newbie Member#: 212379 Join Date: May 2009 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Lansing, MI Vehicle: 2011 WRX Limited 4dr Spark Silver Metallic	holy sh**.. this is an old thread... does anyone know what bulb size it is? If I'm to do this, I'll probably just replace the bulb with a color of my liking.

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06mattsti Scooby Specialist Member#: 174796 Join Date: Mar 2008 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Tampa, FL Vehicle: 2006 STI Aspen White	Parts-express no longer has the covers, I can't find them anywhere.

06-10-2009, 12:40 PM	#45
nti_hazard88 Scooby Newbie Member#: 212379 Join Date: May 2009 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Lansing, MI Vehicle: 2011 WRX Limited 4dr Spark Silver Metallic	Just switch out the bulb for wide-angle LED's man. I've found out the proper bulb size now. For the key ring and gauge cluster, it's 74. The HVAC is #24 (slightly larger than 74, slightly smaller than 194 - people have been known to "shave" 194 to make it fit)

06-11-2009, 03:53 PM	#46
W0R7Xsubi Scooby Specialist Member#: 148853 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Sebastian, FL Vehicle: 2018 Tacoma RIP Edwin fingerpoint	i need to do that asap

06-12-2009, 06:02 PM	#47
Rextion Scooby Newbie Member#: 212790 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bismarck Vehicle: 2002 Built WRX World Rally Bule	Would any of you have a spare key ring that you would be willing to sell to me??? My '02 WRX doesn't an illuminated key ring fail....

07-01-2010, 05:15 PM	#49
jdmimprez Scooby Specialist Member#: 153318 Join Date: Jul 2007 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Hurlburt Field FL Vehicle: 08 EVO X GSR	<<<<<<< is doing this tomorrow!