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Title: [GD] Super bright Boot Light [20 mins mod]
Post by: WesleyLau99 on October 19, 2015, 12:45:31 AM
Hi All, my first post  :)

Today I put a super bright COB LED strip in my Honda Jazz GD boot. Got that ideal from http://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-interior-exterior-illumination/90453-putting-led-s-cargo-area.html (http://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-interior-exterior-illumination/90453-putting-led-s-cargo-area.html). But I used a 12V 4W super bright COB LED strip instead, the result is amazingly useful boot light.

Cost = 99p COB LED + led connector female & male Plug (99p for 5) + a bit of cable = £1.20  ;D

First solder a long length of  twin cable to the LED strip then solder half of the LED connector at the end, then tap it under the boot cover
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(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/NQUWKxEQuefZ_jRJYibg9wdqx6etgXgaEhgl4_IMug_zyiF1ZgFcAXQcaEzmDpgSgikTPKVVLrGo0dQo4yObMOyEhg9sSNch-u6TFKkvhH-wJ_9K8Dj9TXQciXs29PA_HObeLA8A5Ra8uxwv5FCxqhYUVwcAmz9gh67Sk1iHOZ8_0vdKfyx_67AOpGRK1qVt2f_Jw9PNnA8I57E2csfd06FqcKzfe7YQFHpnoOeFfOmih1oJP7rmPOU_1dnyq2bLR6txY9b4_1NI7qhpDLKKjqe6Q8wKXX4G6iL7RArpk2oensscH13IG5wIwAN1UbbxpetjASJHxNbLTg9pna0O5s_BGFZymeiThk7KjgTQ2djiupk6BsEM67WVzp-1xrvp3Jlg9JfpR-js366Vf6M0QDK8BN1V-27g23cBQzXEe1D-V78L7YrRUwz42xtvWjafBRA0edJ4v5ZvBy-Q9fRh2wDm-uEX0QdhR_gdwJnT24IFwiabLo5Wfu8Ej9PwCsHtl0Pe2QmuYxPDJ-GLkTnjAJWHlmSKWt-JecjQRviB78Y=w729-h971-no)

Close up pic at the end
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Then prepare the other half of the connector
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(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/S6gb4IGxM-mcmXnAINRq9WQTwDIry9SgdZnhQTeQrblM3ai4rOS4zzcQ4-jBQtP8kg6ALogZ1iCYD4JddV4qFXJuZINGWzlnuqbuKsY8SkbgxA45g5RtRzKi9CLifQ5Fwb5_9lYT1OaYpRl0mOVG9hU5vLGK9CKdfqD263mMSh7c4z49bfI30isvSK7gm2Dj5YRKSmziJpYkjvVE-yE96NCSzyLnWqtbwkCVySqLradSuDDhXUj0E8qHmNDVysQVbaBwkRTXNzLCsiBHlDhOw5AYYGHdNIgH9422P5QttJjhLdTpXaY1WnXH06zzJZZlpUALuSJHrBJkaCaIzHeSKGQzjkoHcbmakiTky_Gs-cmnyv0gjfM0RSuLPwyzs5aw_VvsCV5Zu9y4ta_Tv0KqqqUrESAks9Rs0gt5ioxUbI4H47O9N_E5RjqNAHAmt-VOe7WNe3r6652_b54Wj2GVUlVcgObNNC_4lJ0ZsuHvv-i4endWb0DZvmRCQNoF3rBiHVVjyvZxD9_ao4OKr44d4MBdhZ74_HuCY5jpteHobVU=w729-h971-no)

Close up pic at the other end cable with a spare 501 led plastic holder
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/1ai6tzAm5PPkz_EfQwkie-mgxPEOYwCu2DBT2if3PH9d1a2lJ8X02UqXGaFzp4d7T6qBw3VxtTwtp9Fz2niPRd5vuBrlJ3fiLJ4iPtZ_5X6JAfaCc-jOZyXo-QG1URggW7J7MeYcDtzIsefm3WGHwPODHPvwhc3W_1T2G_E3cPX6CKttDTKROKgUPZtfLgeTwgz_xn85cjncm4iKHesRdQ3RHxSmbkbV_2zs_VpQnk-gMA1UqsuBOAHVMytlpN5gVxrH3jbNX2deeHC5j3fRi10szZjBZzIOXE3E7p8TdG6U41SBdNoMpMU-hzX3XOCZzMiwMOHUXCOAsBkMERglJa_P2ltkxgJJ7l8VyyaOe2rOYmdsbYfcYIYyRBy-mXb39Pp4wMub9QQE42DM1t_7EB2-_6NT2DQ41sj0QZMTutVamzY__tAUdzaTK6D44Ind417HeTyKFI6RyZCqq2msLyub3pV5QS8sBuSgAXlOji57U5LnrNakJpdkCB3V08IRq8QjkBazQY8TlWDc03iY09WGxxYe6YxeWJWFg7SVJro=w729-h971-no)

Insert it though the boot side plastic trim (unscrew 2 screws)
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Catch the other end though the original boot light hole, then plug in the led holder end to the boot light holder. Plug the socket back to the boot light holder.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/A6gkhhSdOW0oK4doZPvnyGk78xbhPxJbu3pn94Pa5XbqaW_hQhbSaFXAUFcblnrDgEwiAKYAFV_mlvSLFQz5saEqNIvHQwKtCbsTkZZ22HCvL0F200ON5EBK36wd1ik2ZI0lQZfDaVxpZpToJMY6PpmLNPjDumJIwOXIKEy9UvtRMrsDGubFhvFzsKCNS5IhZ0CD1CUYfuEqC6mpWPSX3GtzFmh2mksLNsoPZnGDdELLFs9xp6JWzE-dPHBr371Xv2fAmt4rbYFfmqOwIF4dFDBkz8bmcSJjMBC-Pq-CzsJetcAUksnY_DU1IyfwyBGbqYs9cqiYMXdmpxZv6kJQeCJ8xdlWHdx67CuQH80bqy8TvtmERBWJYo9e-kF6eMMqfj7DIer9E_PB-kxvkDFkN2ov782GUkVKu1RRZaYwQmek97pvmNUea70cLWELm1_uTskboPT-Tb9hKK_E4B4qc317fJiQeTpHZyoJMMddpX_HV74nEqivY8V4dlEKxuc2OdT1aiUrECkcfu5PuNh5YsjtrINIDZkP6gqgxMu-VY4=w729-h971-no)

At the end only small piece cable exposes above the boot cover,  no cutting of factory parts. Also can remove the boot cover anytime.
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Final result  :o
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PSPi-WRKSrikqQzNhH2aU6eewbGirjkE8IMYh4eBTS7YH828qEbDCCQc5rqtMigNQdU7x4oDYv-C5rYEzvMYVwm8XIYGFzlyRXDkk76dZNcC3ga7QU-1_miCvvjgwvmikNj7YvgV6DDHq2vhV0Vlg9v2AbhQ5w17bWBDF4xs4Rx0aJHKxi21gOsO1nFTiI1QhiiLmdzRDI0oLD3jU85qwCk6c2hC98T2iMdA93VvedF6_faferTDdJBpRW28-CAZAfNKKmn62arfOPENap9OKBFPZYDqpI4YOxmbPhaQLiYkWRekZ9RV3eKdxF-958rOQavaeTVAvtyM0RX6rUUZapdgWtQhQn0aeMkeMaxyGnGr9JaldWFYgk23FXJZ55zLBRtKCAWseoWSJdivuwcw4EWMMAnsC1Lie0OtfrVuNQUXrnooGKFKp7yoZMogas2bauBZHeDTW-Ihf0C_IsySJjllY8JqnilebUb1H4WtwkOsQjkXQ-X33v5fxxOXibeimOF9w6Pxpp9ag8BukQ0bHQ2Ag_6Tkke0aQQz2GOf0c=w1295-h971-no)
Title: Re: [GD] Super bright Boot Light [20 mins mod]
Post by: guest5589 on October 19, 2015, 09:22:50 AM
clever stuff! any possibility of listing eBay links of the said parts?
Title: Re: [GD] Super bright Boot Light [20 mins mod]
Post by: Garyman on October 19, 2015, 10:50:13 AM
Very cool "light" mod  :P 8)
Title: Re: [GD] Super bright Boot Light [20 mins mod]
Post by: WesleyLau99 on October 19, 2015, 08:21:11 PM
clever stuff! any possibility of listing eBay links of the said parts?
No problem at all
Super Bright COB LED Energy Saving 4W Strip
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262002518971?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262002518971?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)

LED Light Connector Female & Male Plug
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191146716260?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/191146716260?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
Title: Re: [GD] Super bright Boot Light [20 mins mod]
Post by: Mr Onion on December 30, 2015, 12:00:39 PM
I have taken your idea and run with it.  I used the same LED strips as Wesley, and the plug/socket was from AliExpress (http://www.aliexpress.com/item/5-Pairs-Male-Female-EC3-3mm-Type-Battery-Connector-Gold-Bullet-Plug-FCI/32540302550.html). Cable, Ties and DuckTape was from my stock of bits and bobs. Total cost under a fiver. I put the label on the shelf to remind myself and warn others. I don't want all my hard work ripped out.

(http://s19.postimg.org/k4ephkvmr/fixing_kit.jpg)

(http://s19.postimg.org/y9kije4o3/shelf_under.png)

(http://s19.postimg.org/iljbclp2b/shelf_plug.png)

(http://s19.postimg.org/9ch52hg6b/shelf_unplugged.png)

(http://s19.postimg.org/hkj2nh82r/shelf_plugged_in.png)
Title: Re: [GD] Super bright Boot Light [20 mins mod]
Post by: guest5079 on December 31, 2015, 03:50:53 PM
Sorry to be a DUNCE but how do you deal with Ali Express, whenever I look at their site it doesn't make it clear how one deals from the UK
As I said I am a bit of a Dunce in these matter.
Title: Re: [GD] Super bright Boot Light [20 mins mod]
Post by: Mr Onion on December 31, 2015, 03:57:53 PM
Sorry to be a DUNCE but how do you deal with Ali Express, whenever I look at their site it doesn't make it clear how one deals from the UK
As I said I am a bit of a Dunce in these matter.

I have never had a problem. Just register on the site, change the currency to £ and off you go.
Title: Re: [GD] Super bright Boot Light [20 mins mod]
Post by: guest5079 on January 01, 2016, 01:55:12 PM
Thank you Mr Onion.
Title: Re: [GD] Super bright Boot Light [20 mins mod]
Post by: jazzway on January 15, 2016, 10:53:55 PM
Love this idea and i sure can use some more light in the back. Only i removed the boot cover because we have fold down one of the rear seats for a doggy crate. The original boot light is not more than a candle light... ;)
Title: Re: [GD] Super bright Boot Light [20 mins mod]
Post by: Skyrider on July 27, 2018, 05:52:18 PM
You may find this a simpler and very effective option.

https://www.aurorabulbs.com/collections/honda/products/honda-civic-jazz-accord-18-led-replacement-oem-boot-light
Title: Re: [GD] Super bright Boot Light [20 mins mod]
Post by: John Ratsey on August 03, 2018, 05:52:58 PM
You may find this a simpler and very effective option.

https://www.aurorabulbs.com/collections/honda/products/honda-civic-jazz-accord-18-led-replacement-oem-boot-light
That one seems expensive. One of these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1X-12V-W5W-T10-5W5-9-LED-5730-Canbus-Error-Free-Door-Marker-light-Foglight-DRL-/132653295138 improved the illumination in my HR-V's boot and I changed the reversing light bulbs to these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/T10-w5w-3014-CANBUS-ERROR-FREE-24-SMD-LED-SIDELIGHT-BULBS-LAMP-SUPER-BRIGHT-12V-/183179486107 (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/T10-w5w-3014-CANBUS-ERROR-FREE-24-SMD-LED-SIDELIGHT-BULBS-LAMP-SUPER-BRIGHT-12V-/183179486107).