DIY-added LED's to roof handle's

[Torq]

I had this thread on ScionLife and thought I would post it here.


I didn't get into the wiring but all I did was run the wires down the middle piller then along the carpet and so on and tapped into the switch I had for my under dash and seat lights.

Usual disclaimer: Mod at your own risk.

1. I used Oznium 4.7inch Flex Leds. This is what the package looks like.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k285/gottorque/led7.jpg


2. Next I used an old screw driver that I had sharpened along time ago to remove the center rib in the handle. The end was sharp enough that I used hand pressure to make cuts and remove pieces along the rib. You can see some of the pieces in the pic.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k285/gottorque/led2.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k285/gottorque/led1.jpg

3. This is the rib removed.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k285/gottorque/led3.jpg

4. Then I used a 3/16 Dremel bit to smooth the center out.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k285/gottorque/led4.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k285/gottorque/led5.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k285/gottorque/led6.jpg

5. Now its time to install the led's. You don't need to use the double sided tape. The led fits in the groove perfectly and tight.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k285/gottorque/led8.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k285/gottorque/led9.jpg

6. The handle has holes that work perfectly for the wiring.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k285/gottorque/led10.jpg

7. Some pics of the led's installed in the handle. The led's could go down into the groove more if you forced them or trimmed some of the rubber, but I like the way they looked as is.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k285/gottorque/led13.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k285/gottorque/led12.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k285/gottorque/led11.jpg

8. Some pics installed in the Xb.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k285/gottorque/led15.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k285/gottorque/led16.jpg
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k285/gottorque/led14.jpg

9. Still functional and best of all since they are rubber coated they are kid proof.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k285/gottorque/led18.jpg

10. Day shot but you get the idea.
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k285/gottorque/led17.jpg

[indylowbox]

Any night pics yet?

[diknaBox]

Any night pics yet?

Here is a pic of mine at night for anyone interested in doing this... also the dome light is on as well

[Tonkatoy02]

So dope. I just got all the necessary leds for my interior job. Cant wait to start. Awesome DIY.

[JDMonster]

I like this mod

[nedmac]

this has made me want to do it to mine just put on underglow and interior ones but this is sweet.

[Bud-D]

Got the 16-LED dome light installed (blue) - just finished removing the center 'rib' from each handle ;)

This DIY made it look so simple that I just HAD to order the 4.7" LED's from Oznium and do thins ;)

THANKS DOOD!!!! :)

[orangecrush]

I did my grab handles with just two 5mm orange LED's they fit almost perfectly with little modification to the handles as the LED fits on either sides of the handles thru where they bolt onto the car. I will take pics tomorrow to show in case you want an easier install with less cutting.

[xBaby 9.0]

I'm loving this ;) thanks