Door Handle lights..

[cjsaccord]

Someone fianlly did it!
I have thought about doing this before, but I agree they are a tad too bright since they are just supposed create a glow effect to the door handle.
I would recommend just using a single warm white l.e.d so it wouldn't as bright as a dome light.

 

[Jephu]

Just a single 3mm led would be sufficient.

 

[mart1n]

Ok after a little youtube research... I finally decided to get some led dimmers..
link is.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqeycLRNkYc

Site of dimmer - pretty cool also has a memory to remember what setting was last used.

http://www.flexfireleds.com/144w-single-color-mini-led-dimmer-controller/#reviews

So the set up will be both led wires will meet in some point, then add the dimmer then straight to dome wires...

should I add a fuse?? Just in case?

 

[chaby_91]

I wouldn't.

Good luck. Can't wait to see the result.

 

[DrOwZee]

I was thinking about doing this aswell. Keep us posted. i agree with everyone else, would nice alot nicer if it was a tad bit dimmer.

 

[Ghost Ryder]

Putting a fuse in line is a good precaution. Wouldn't hurt. If you don't know what amps they will draw, try starting with something low. 5 amp or less. Maybe even 1.5 amp? I guess it depends on how they are wired. But if you can use an Ohm meter to find out before you wire them up, that would probably be best.

 

[mart1n]

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[mart1n]

Wish i had the dimmer controls already.. Sigh...

 

[Sil2DrV6]

I also thought this would be a nice feature to have for our cars, ever since I saw BMW's. Thanks for the write up, and looking fwd to seeing the completion. GL!

 

[LeAccord]

Saw this feature on my friends BMW a while back too. I was going to attempt it before I stopped modding my accord.
However I was going to do it with a single led actually drilled/moulded under and into the door handle, as how they are on the BMW's, and tap it into whatever wire/fuse turns on the Parker lights so when I unlock my doors they would light up too (some trim levels).

This way, they are pretty much completely hidden/unnoticed when you put your hand on the handle and not too bright, just bright enough so that you can find the handle if you parked in a dark place.

GL with your method though!