LED trunk light install

STiEZY · 04-07-11, 07:07 PM

I got this idea from asukadc and ordered the exact parts he did from zestjdm.

Gotta give credit where it is due.

Original thread:trunk LED light solution, GR hatch DIY

Ordered the wiring harness, 3 led strips, 2 strip connectors, and the 12 LED plate to replace the stock light.

Note: i removed the cargo net hook because I was going to attempt to pull the lower section away too. You can just thread the wire through the hole for the light and grab it.

Stock trunk light is horrible and doesn't light the trunk at all.
Remove the two screws, at the location for the cargo cover, holding the panel

Here are the components of the LED trunk lighting from Zestjdm

Pop the stock trunk light out using a flathead screwdriver. Pry from the right side of the light. Also pull the panel away starting at the left near the second screw, there are hole clips, so just pull till they release.

Pull out the stock bulb and insert the end of the wiring harness that replaces the bulb. If you do not buy the replacement LED panel, there will not be anything spliced into the wires

If you look behind the panel, you can feed the end of the wire to your hand and take it to were you want to run the lights. I ran it up to were asukadc did.

Center the lights, pull the cover off the tap, and apply. I centered the middle strip around the centered headliner clip and fastened to the plastic. Asukadc applied on the headliner.

Clean up the excess wire. I used the twist tie that hold the wiring harness originally.

Push the wire through the hole and reinstall the light

Reinstall the screw fastening the panel and you're done! Finished the install extremely fast, 15 minutes max. Here are some pics in the dark.

http://www.iwsti.com/forums/gr-membe...installed.html

**Wes** · 04-07-11, 07:16 PM

wow... thats pretty bright! Nice job!

asukadc · 04-07-11, 07:40 PM

good job dude, now we have the same kit rolling around, show up to meets and and pop the trunk

STiEZY · 04-07-11, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asukadc

good job dude, now we have the same kit rolling around, show up to meets and and pop the trunk

For sure, that's the first thing I want to show!

***GotSTI?*** · 04-07-11, 08:28 PM

15 minutes? That's nuts. I like it.

STiEZY · 04-07-11, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GotSTI?

15 minutes? That's nuts. I like it.

If that!

fishingfiend · 04-08-11, 07:58 AM

Thanks for sharing! Any thoughts on adding a switch so you can control the light strip separately? Sometimes lighting up the entire trunk area is not such a great idea...

cooldude117 · 04-08-11, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishingfiend

Thanks for sharing! Any thoughts on adding a switch so you can control the light strip separately? Sometimes lighting up the entire trunk area is not such a great idea...

Isn't there a switch right on the factory light that will do that?

fishingfiend · 04-08-11, 08:06 AM

My factory light is hidden behind an AI enclosure with a 10" sub. This is why I'm looking for some options. I'm thinking that adding a simple toggle switch or something should work. Added to my project list.

STiEZY · 04-08-11, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishingfiend

My factory light is hidden behind an AI enclosure with a 10" sub. This is why I'm looking for some options. I'm thinking that adding a simple toggle switch or something should work. Added to my project list.

I'm sure there is some sort of online switch you could do right were the wiring comes out of the panel. Pm zestjdm and see what they say.

04-07-11, 07:07 PM	#1
STiEZY Advanced Contributor Level 5 Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: OBP 2008 STi Fav Mod: To Date: COBB SF Intake / GTSPEC D Shaped Steering Wheel My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Littlefun, Colorado Posts: 515	LED trunk light install I got this idea from asukadc and ordered the exact parts he did from zestjdm. Gotta give credit where it is due. Original thread:trunk LED light solution, GR hatch DIY Ordered the wiring harness, 3 led strips, 2 strip connectors, and the 12 LED plate to replace the stock light. Note: i removed the cargo net hook because I was going to attempt to pull the lower section away too. You can just thread the wire through the hole for the light and grab it. Stock trunk light is horrible and doesn't light the trunk at all. Remove the two screws, at the location for the cargo cover, holding the panel Here are the components of the LED trunk lighting from Zestjdm Pop the stock trunk light out using a flathead screwdriver. Pry from the right side of the light. Also pull the panel away starting at the left near the second screw, there are hole clips, so just pull till they release. Pull out the stock bulb and insert the end of the wiring harness that replaces the bulb. If you do not buy the replacement LED panel, there will not be anything spliced into the wires If you look behind the panel, you can feed the end of the wire to your hand and take it to were you want to run the lights. I ran it up to were asukadc did. Center the lights, pull the cover off the tap, and apply. I centered the middle strip around the centered headliner clip and fastened to the plastic. Asukadc applied on the headliner. Clean up the excess wire. I used the twist tie that hold the wiring harness originally. Push the wire through the hole and reinstall the light Reinstall the screw fastening the panel and you're done! Finished the install extremely fast, 15 minutes max. Here are some pics in the dark. http://www.iwsti.com/forums/gr-membe...installed.html Last edited by STiEZY; 04-07-11 at 07:12 PM.

04-07-11, 07:16 PM	#2
Wes I'm Jim Halpert Feedback Score: 9 reviews My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 7,611	Re: LED trunk light install wow... thats pretty bright! Nice job!

04-07-11, 07:40 PM	#3
asukadc Silver Member Feedback Score: 2 reviews Car: 2010SPW STi BBS/Navi Fav Mod: Pro-tuned by YimiSport My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Socal Posts: 423	Re: LED trunk light install good job dude, now we have the same kit rolling around, show up to meets and and pop the trunk

04-07-11, 08:28 PM	#5
*GotSTI?* Platinum Member Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: 11' SWP Sedan Fav Mod: BC coilovers My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: MASSHOLE Posts: 5,541	Re: LED trunk light install 15 minutes? That's nuts. I like it. __________________ 2011 SWP STI Sedan / Turbo back Invidia Exhaust (dual tip Q300) / Invidia catless downpipe / K&N drop in air filter / triple A pillar gauges (A/F, boost, oil pressure) / Hella tone horns / Bayson R front lip / usdm foglights added / 38% tint / rally armor mud flaps / HT Auto front grill / Hankook 265/35ZR18 Ventus R-S3 tires, Gold Rota DPT wheels 18 x 19.5 / Blox Lugnuts / BC Racing Coilovers / Perrin sways 24F, 22R / Stage 2 / EFI tuned 280 whp / 330 wtq

04-08-11, 07:58 AM	#7
fishingfiend Advanced Contributor Level 4 Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: 08 DGM/BBS My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 477	Re: LED trunk light install Thanks for sharing! Any thoughts on adding a switch so you can control the light strip separately? Sometimes lighting up the entire trunk area is not such a great idea...

04-08-11, 08:06 AM	#9
fishingfiend Advanced Contributor Level 4 Feedback Score: 1 reviews Car: 08 DGM/BBS My: Subaru Parts for sale Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 477	Re: LED trunk light install My factory light is hidden behind an AI enclosure with a 10" sub. This is why I'm looking for some options. I'm thinking that adding a simple toggle switch or something should work. Added to my project list.

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