This DIY is basically replacing the door switches with 1997-2001 CRV door switches that have a clear lens for the LED light underneath.
The buttons are plug & play, but our cars don't have the LED lights to illuminate the switch
This is where you need to get creative. The hard part is that the lights need to be on the same circuit as other lights that turn on with the first click of the headlight stock. (the running lights)
Here you can see the old switch and new switch side-by-side.
Where the switches go.
How I'm getting the LED's to light the area.
Each LED needs a 12V positive and ground wire. I put a blue LED in here for fun. Since the doors have no "interior light" wire these must be run from inside the cab and through the doors
The results.
I'll probably eliminate the blue, not liking it
The rear door handle switches.
Cheers!
The buttons are plug & play, but our cars don't have the LED lights to illuminate the switch
This is where you need to get creative. The hard part is that the lights need to be on the same circuit as other lights that turn on with the first click of the headlight stock. (the running lights)
Here you can see the old switch and new switch side-by-side.
Where the switches go.
How I'm getting the LED's to light the area.
Each LED needs a 12V positive and ground wire. I put a blue LED in here for fun. Since the doors have no "interior light" wire these must be run from inside the cab and through the doors
The results.
I'll probably eliminate the blue, not liking it
The rear door handle switches.
Cheers!