LED lights for interior.

[BATTLESTAR]

I recently changed out the map, cargo, and door courtesy lights with LED units and the improvement in light quality is amazing. I got "bulbs" from Amazon very inexpensively. The front maps and cargo were #3175 (31 mm) and the rest were #194, according to the Sylvania chart. Popping out the lenses was creepy the first time but once you do one its's easy.
The #3175's were about six bucks for a twin pack; each "festoon" bulb had nine led elements and the 31 mm size is what fits. The door and passenger maps
were less than ten dollars for a 10-pack. LED'S are polarity sensitive so if it doesn't work, reverse the "bulb". The light is a clean glare-free white. I will try and find the part numbers from Amazon if there is any interest. Sylvania-OSRAM has a bulb list for the 2011 but applies to the 2012 also.
You won't regret doing this.

[TimHodge]

I did mine also, and what a difference. I also changed the license plate lights, a lot nicer white light now.

[BATTLESTAR]

Did the LPL units use the same LED as the maps, the #194? How easy was it to change...I never thought about the LPL.
Thanks.

[meanieme]

so how many of each do we need? and where exactly did you purchase? any direct links would help thanks!

[TimHodge]

I bought mine from Amazon, 11 piece set. Licsnse plate lights are in this set.

Amazon.com: Honda PILOT White Interior LED Package (11 Pieces): Automotive

Amazon.com: Honda PILOT White Interior LED Package (11 Pieces): Automotive

License plate lights are easy, just pry the lens cover off,just like inside covers.

[TypeRx]

Look at my post here. http://www.piloteers.org/forums/82-2...tml#post401165

Just go to the site and search for the parts I mentioned. As long as you are okay waiting about 2 weeks to receive the bulbs you will save a lot of money.

*edit* here are some direct links for you.

Get 6 of these. http://www.banggood.com/Wholesale-Ca...w-p-24597.html
Get 3 of these. http://www.banggood.com/Wholesale-Do...m-p-24598.html

Should be <$14 shipped.

[gujucrave]

can anyone put up some pictures?

[johnnyQ]

I actually just received my led panels

(6) 15 smd LEDs size 23x38mm
(1) 12 smd LEDs size 30x23mm

Of cool white LEDs. I will post pictures when installed and pics of items.

[rsconsulting]

^^^
Agreed.

Installed all the interior lights - HUGE DIFFERENCE in both quantity & quality of lighting. Like daylight when you unlock and all the lights come on. You can actually read a map at night.

I bought locally (and obviously WAY OVERPAID) but it was a last minute thing I wanted to do before my road trip - so I couldn't wait for them to come in.

Rick

[johnnyQ]

Here are some pics I have taken during installation.

[OldMDXer]

Originally Posted by TimHodge

I did mine also, and what a difference. I also changed the license plate lights, a lot nicer white light now.

I was about to replace the license plate lights but had trouble getting the bulb out so thought I better check before breaking it off or something. There's not much bulb there to grab a hold of, all I removed was the clear plastic cover, does more get removed or did you use something to grab the bulb??

[ddta]

Originally Posted by OldMDXer

I was about to replace the license plate lights but had trouble getting the bulb out so thought I better check before breaking it off or something. There's not much bulb there to grab a hold of, all I removed was the clear plastic cover, does more get removed or did you use something to grab the bulb??

Here's a video showing how:

Episode #211 - Honda LED Lighting Installation - YouTube

Episode #211 - Honda LED Lighting Installation - YouTube

The LED package is from College Hills Honda and is the most expensive I've seen so far, but they were nice enough to do a install video.

[slamminrc]

Originally Posted by johnnyQ

I actually just received my led panels

(6) 15 smd LEDs size 23x38mm
(1) 12 smd LEDs size 30x23mm

Of cool white LEDs. I will post pictures when installed and pics of items.

Mind telling me where you purchased these LEDs from? Thanks

[johnnyQ]

Originally Posted by slamminrc

Mind telling me where you purchased these LEDs from? Thanks

I purchased them from DDMtuning.com

I think i paid roughly around $50.00, the thing about them is that their website claims they are in california, but they order from china. I wasn't to happy about that, and it took almost 3 weeks for it to come. I think you can find better deals on ebay or other sites.

just look for (5050) smd leds, in my opinion i think are pretty bright.

[cortina]

Originally Posted by johnnyQ

I purchased them from DDMtuning.com

I think i paid roughly around $50.00, the thing about them is that their website claims they are in california, but they order from china. I wasn't to happy about that, and it took almost 3 weeks for it to come. I think you can find better deals on ebay or other sites.

just look for (5050) smd leds, in my opinion i think are pretty bright.

Hmmm, all the leds come from China, Taiwan and Japan
Halo from Japan is probably the best ( if you are lucky to find originals. There is a lot of fake ones out there now.

I have a couple of halos 194 from six years ago (still working bright).

The halos are exactly like the ones displayed on College Hills Honda website.

The original halos SMDs 194/168 cost about $25 per pair though

Hope this helps.