Door Handle LED DIY with pics

[window_lee]

Finally I have time to take some pics of the DIY. Since my english is very poor, I will use pics instead of speaking. Hope this will help and feel free to ask questions and add comments.

I am having a 5 Dr yaris, so I will start with the front door and you can get the LEDs from Walmart for $10 (4 of them)

1. open the front door and locate the black stuff which cover the screw and remove it

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/window_lee/IMG_2116.jpg

2. unscrew the screw (the screw has something to hold on to it, so no worry it will fall into the door)

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/window_lee/IMG_2118.jpg

3. after you unscrew it, remove the lock and the handle

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/window_lee/IMG_2119.jpg

slide the handle toward the back of the car and remove it

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/window_lee/IMG_2122.jpg

4. drill a hole in the handle and put your LED in it (I used hot glue to keep the LED in place)

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/window_lee/IMG_2124.jpg

5. run the wire in the door and through the wire tube into the car

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/window_lee/IMG_2146.jpg

Now come to the rear door

6. For the rear door, we have to remove the lock in order to get to the screw, so we have to remove the door panel and there are only two screw for the door panel.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/window_lee/IMG_2127.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/window_lee/IMG_2129.jpg

7. remove the cable for the lock and unplug any wire for the power window or whatever u have.

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/window_lee/IMG_2132.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/window_lee/IMG_2134.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/window_lee/IMG_2136.jpg

8. after remove the door panel, u can unplug the wire and remove the lock

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/window_lee/IMG_2137.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/window_lee/IMG_2125.jpg

9. u will be able to see the screw after u remove the lock

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/window_lee/IMG_2141.jpg

10. remove the door handle the same way u do for the front door

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/window_lee/IMG_2142.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/window_lee/IMG_2143.jpg

again run the LED wire through the wire tube into the car



Now u can connect your LED wherever u want. I run the wire to the keyless dome light circuit, so when i open the door, this will come on


Hope u guys like it

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn21/window_lee/272.jpg

[nick.dollimount]

Do you have any pictures of them fully installed and turned on at night?

[nick.dollimount]

That looks wicked!=D

[mrbond]

Where was the keyless dome light circuit in your car? What I mean is, how far did you have to thread the LED wire into the car?

It looks awesome, by the way.

[Sodium Duck]

+1

[window_lee]

Where was the keyless dome light circuit in your car? What I mean is, how far did you have to thread the LED wire into the car?

It looks awesome, by the way.

where I connect my LEDs is very close to the dome light, so the LED wire is long

[the_boss]

[QUOTE=window_lee;378648]Finally I have time to take some pics of the DIY. Since my english is very poor, QUOTE]

Where you from? because your english is not bad at all compared to the people I talk to all day long!

good DIY! might look into this very soon also!:w00t:

[BuildCode]

dude that's awesome, and awesome pics, thank you :)

[window_lee]

[QUOTE=window_lee;378648]Finally I have time to take some pics of the DIY. Since my english is very poor, QUOTE]

Where you from? because your english is not bad at all compared to the people I talk to all day long!

good DIY! might look into this very soon also!:w00t:

I am from Hong Kong and now i am in Canada

[nick.dollimount]

[QUOTE=the_boss;378990]

I am from Hong Kong and now i am in Canada

What part of Canada?:thumbsup:

[JumpmanYaris]

very cool seems easy but i am kinda inpatient for this kinda stuff. How lond did it take u?

[window_lee]

[QUOTE=window_lee;379039]

What part of Canada?:thumbsup:

I am now in Kamloops

[window_lee]

very cool seems easy but i am kinda inpatient for this kinda stuff. How lond did it take u?

It took me half day to get everything done, since I had to remove many stuffs in order to run the wire

[cali yaris]

absolutely BRILLIANT. :clap:

[Red Horse]

How did you come up with this idea? Cause its B E Autiful.

[djgab101]

u can find these lights on the new bmw 135i twin turbo

[window_lee]

How did you come up with this idea? Cause its B E Autiful.

I got this idea from a BMW ahhahaha

[mrbond]

^ this idea was also in the Vitz Hyper Rev. There's a lot of things you can do with LEDs, as y'all can see with the pictures.

[chongopants]

nice, what about the voltage. How did you drop it so it doesn't pop the LED, and what about polarity? Is this a kit. LEDs dont usually take 12v...

[nick.dollimount]

http://www.ledcalculator.net/

[ivanmadeline]

Nice and good DIY

[window_lee]

nice, what about the voltage. How did you drop it so it doesn't pop the LED, and what about polarity? Is this a kit. LEDs dont usually take 12v...

the LED i got is 12V, so no worries about dropping the voltage

[bronsin]

I think in NJ (maybe) you get busted for that. A friend got busted for his bike with neons on the valve caps.

[KCALB SIRAY]

really nice. any pictures with the doors shut?

[enobmort42]

That looks amazing! I think I'm going to go do this today! I saw it on my neighbor's BMW, too, but I didn't even think to do it myself! :D

[Sora65]

I'd do this if i knew where and how to wire and where to get the power from and stuff..
can anyone explain?
im so interested in this

[enobmort42]

I have mine hooked up to the dome wire, so it fades in and out when the doors open and close. It looks pretty pimp! Lol. You can find that wire behind the pull out cubbie on the driver's side. It's the 7-pin plug on the upper left. Connect the + lead to the blue wire and the - to the pink. ^_^

[bosbik]

wow!!..that's amazing!

[Revsson]

If it's not on while you are driving, then I would think it is okay to do.
Nice idea!

[Mr Yarisman]

:drool:
Looks awesome!!!

[Benggolf2]

Great job Window_Lee. :thumbup:

[advocate]

Great DIY and definitely great mod. This looks like it requires a TON of work though. That's good for you since the mod will be unique but bad for us!

[TinyGiant]

i'll be doing this for sure! thanks for the DIY

[YarisSedan]

Looks like i have another mod for my list. Gona attempt this on the drivers doors first and see how it goes. I like the idea if connecting it to the dome light so it fades in and out. So when i press the unlock on my keyfob at night the handles fade in and makes it easier and safer to get in the car and when you start the car they will fade out for a cool effect.

[GeneralDon7]

Looks like i have another mod for my list. Gona attempt this on the drivers doors first and see how it goes. I like the idea if connecting it to the dome light so it fades in and out. So when i press the unlock on my keyfob at night the handles fade in and makes it easier and safer to get in the car and when you start the car they will fade out for a cool effect.

agreed now im wanting to do this too when spring arrives. :biggrin:

[kazama82]

i plan to do this..but quick question, do i need a relay or i can just install the wiring directly to the dome circuit (blue and pink wire.)

[kazama82]

i think if we want to used normal LED, we need 1K ohm resistor install together..

[enobmort42]

I didn't use any resistors. It's straight up plug 'n play. I can't remember where I got the LEDs, but I'm almost 95% certain they're the standard white LEDs from Advance AutoParts.

[tk-421]

If it's not on while you are driving, then I would think it is okay to do.
Nice idea!

Actually, what if the LEDs were wired to the side blinkers? I think it would be sorta functional and look pretty cool (probably have to be in amber to be legal though).

[kazama82]

actually, here we have this kind of handle..dunno if we have it in the states..

http://img.mudah.my/images/13/1386150530.jpg

[kazama82]

I didn't use any resistors. It's straight up plug 'n play. I can't remember where I got the LEDs, but I'm almost 95% certain they're the standard white LEDs from Advance AutoParts.

i will try to asked the shop tomorrow if the LED can sustain 12V..i tot of putting like small o-ring surround the LED as here, we have plenty of rain..afraid i will short something..

[enobmort42]

i will try to asked the shop tomorrow if the LED can sustain 12V..i tot of putting like small o-ring surround the LED as here, we have plenty of rain..afraid i will short something..

That could work. What I've found is you can hot glue it in there, too. It seals it up nice and keeps it from going anywhere. I'm interested to hear back about the resistors, though. While I don't think they're necessary, it doesn't hurt to be 100% :-p

[kazama82]

hi enobmort42, can you snap a picture showing how u hookup the wiring at the blue and pink wire?..do you just tap the wire?

[enobmort42]

Sure, I'll do that in the morning when it's lighter out. It's pretty simple to find..

[RHDVIPbB]

actually, here we have this kind of handle..dunno if we have it in the states..

http://img.mudah.my/images/13/1386150530.jpg

ooh. I want a set of those.

[JumpmanYaris]

ooh. I want a set of those.
How about we get together n do the OPs mod

[RHDVIPbB]

How about we get together n do the OPs mod

hey, I am down. Let me know

[kazama82]

my place, quite cheap..less than USD100..the blue light will connect to small light, the amber will connect to the blinker..very neat..you can always connect the blue light at the dome light if you want..

[bitz767]

Could there be a way to make the handle light up after you press the unlock button on the power lock remote?

[enobmort42]

Could there be a way to make the handle light up after you press the unlock button on the power lock remote?

Does your dome light come on when you unlock your car?

[bitz767]

Does your dome light come on when you unlock your car?

lol, i checked that this morning when I got in the car, and it does.

I think it would be sweet at night to have the handles light up when you go to the car. Being a 3 door, this mod looks very doable...:thumbup:

So you Louisville guys want to get together and do this sometime?

[DandiDani]

i do:tongue:

[kazama82]

i plan to do soon also..:)

[enobmort42]

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=27159&d=1250041800

The connector (4K) on the upper left in this picture, is the feed to the map and dome lights. White with a black stripe ground, Pink is the "door open" switched ground, and blue is 12V fed from the DOME fuse.

To quote a thread I found on another thread. I would have taken this same picture...

[enobmort42]

lol, i checked that this morning when I got in the car, and it does.

I think it would be sweet at night to have the handles light up when you go to the car. Being a 3 door, this mod looks very doable...:thumbup:

So you Louisville guys want to get together and do this sometime?

I have an aftermarket power locks and alarm, so as it stands, mine don't do the fade on when I unlock it. Maybe I'll play around tomorrow and see if I can't get it to work :thumbup:

[bitz767]

To quote a thread I found on another thread. I would have taken this same picture...

Yup, thats the pic that I found as well. Maybe I'll have time to tackle this next week

[kazama82]

To quote a thread I found on another thread. I would have taken this same picture...


i mean how u tap it..?..just slice the wire or put the wire at the connector?

[bitz767]

i was going to use something like this:
http://www.discountcarstereo.com/detail.aspx?ID=723
i bought a big box of them at wally world a few months ago for another project, but this was just a good pic of what i was talking about

[kazama82]

owh..cool..i try to find in local store if they do sell this..to make job much easier..if not, i think just splicing the wire is the only way

[RHDVIPbB]

Those door handles seem like it would be easy. How much do they cost though?

[enobmort42]

i was going to use something like this:
http://www.discountcarstereo.com/detail.aspx?ID=723
i bought a big box of them at wally world a few months ago for another project, but this was just a good pic of what i was talking about

Yup, that's exactly what I used. Worked like a charm!

[kazama82]

just bought blue LEDs..and since it's a 3V LED (said by the shop), i put 1kOhm resistor for each LEDs,..had put it on veroboard..tomorrow will install it..i had bought a 2nd hand handle, so i dont have to drill a hole on mine..:)..had test it this morning on dome circuit, and work like a charm..:)

[GeneralDon7]

just bought blue LEDs..and since it's a 3V LED (said by the shop), i put 1kOhm resistor for each LEDs,..had put it on veroboard..tomorrow will install it..i had bought a 2nd hand handle, so i dont have to drill a hole on mine..:)..had test it this morning on dome circuit, and work like a charm..:)

How much was your 2nd door handle? I'm thinking about doing this on mine in the spring, but I would want a second handle to try it on as well. Good choice on the blue LEDs :thumbup:

[kazama82]

bought for around RM40 so around $11 only..:)..i used blue LEDs since my car is white..:)

[Qmobile]

I like it :)........hmmm and my next mod will be.......:D

[fratzica]

How can I connect the leds from the door handles to the dome light? Do I have to take down the roof liner (or upholstery, I don`t know exactly how you call it)? I`m afraid to do this because of all the window airbags being stuck in there. Is there a separate fuse for the dome light so I can connect directly to it without tearing apart the car?

Thank you!

[Revsson]

How can I connect the leds from the door handles to the dome light? Do I have to take down the roof liner (or upholstery, I don`t know exactly how you call it)? I`m afraid to do this because of all the window airbags being stuck in there. Is there a separate fuse for the dome light so I can connect directly to it without tearing apart the car?

Thank you!

The answer is in this post on page 2:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showpost.php?p=405227&postcount=27

[fratzica]

What is a "cubbie"? :smile:

[Revsson]

Actually, I think that means cubbie hole. I can't find a pic at the moment, but in the
owner's manual, they call it an auxiliary box. It's on the left side underneath the
instrument panel dimmer pot. See page 172 on here:
http://www.etimago.com/yaris/repairmanual/Owner's%20Manual.pdf

Otherwise, maybe CTScott has a pic somewhere on here.

[fratzica]

Oh, i got it. Thanks a lot! Can`t wait to do this mod.

[birdman]

Amazing!

[Kimmy]

Those look really awesome!!

[Malifabian]

Dude props =D

[MGargano]

I tried every local auto parts store and two Radio Shacks and haven't been able to find ANY 12v LEDs in white. They have them in green and red only. Does anyone know where I might find these?

[Yariz]

Finally I have time to take some pics of the DIY. Since my english is very poor, I will use pics instead of speaking. Hope this will help and feel free to ask questions and add comments.

I am having a 5 Dr yaris, so I will start with the front door and you can get the LEDs from Walmart for $10 (4 of them)

1. open the front door and locate the black stuff which cover the screw and remove it
2. unscrew the screw (the screw has something to hold on to it, so no worry it will fall into the door)
3. after you unscrew it, remove the lock and the handle
slide the handle toward the back of the car and remove it
4. drill a hole in the handle and put your LED in it (I used hot glue to keep the LED in place)
5. run the wire in the door and through the wire tube into the car
Now come to the rear door
6. For the rear door, we have to remove the lock in order to get to the screw, so we have to remove the door panel and there are only two screw for the door panel.
7. remove the cable for the lock and unplug any wire for the power window or whatever u have.
8. after remove the door panel, u can unplug the wire and remove the lock
9. u will be able to see the screw after u remove the lock
10. remove the door handle the same way u do for the front door
again run the LED wire through the wire tube into the car
Now u can connect your LED wherever u want. I run the wire to the keyless dome light circuit, so when i open the door, this will come on
Hope u guys like it


(Pix Removed)

First of all GREAT IDEA, and I am sorry your English is not the greatest (Cantonese/Mandirin/Japanese?), but I am going to see if you mind adding some stuff to this how-to? I am doing to create the ultimate how-to, and I could use some help.

Things to add (if you don't mind):

PARTS:


LED's (WHERE EXACTLY YOU GOT THEM, MODEL NM, Description):


Were these LED's individually packaged, or in a kit?(Kit SKU?)
If individually packaged how did you wire them? (LED's require voltage regulation)
Where did you purchase them (department/area of store)

Tape: Kind/How Much
Wire Nuts (or equiv.)


TOOLS:
Screwdriver: Torx (Exact Size)
Power Drill
Drill Bits (size)




Not trying to be rude, this is an awesome how to. But I would like to put it in a big How-To document for the people on here. Not like the ones we have, but more of a detailed instructional how-to. I want to have all the details so you are not looking around for a part or tool after you one and only car is pulled apart (might have happened to me before) :P


If anyone else has something they want to put it let me know, and I will reformat and let you know what is needed if something needs to be added.


Thanks, :w00t::respekt::burnrubber:

[Yariz]

I tried every local auto parts store and two Radio Shacks and haven't been able to find ANY 12v LEDs in white. They have them in green and red only. Does anyone know where I might find these?


Autozone:
http://tinyurl.com/LEDYARIS


I had to shorten it, was long.. But autozone.com and the stores have them. Radioshack carries them, and a few thousand people online. If you need something weird like a tri color or something let me know and I can find it if you need.

[MGargano]

This one (http://www.autozone.com/autozone/catalog/accessories/accProductDetails.jsp?displayName=IndicatorLight&itemId=1077-10&navValue=101077&parentId=367-10&productId=889764&fromString=&itemIdentifier=889764_0_0_&filterByKeyWord=&categoryNValue=&store=1679&skuDisplayName=WhiteIndicatorLightNeon&categoryDisplayName=&_requestid=1267947) looks good, but it isn't available online or for pickup at my local AutoZone.

Both Radio Shacks near me only had red and green, no blue or white. Ideally I'd like a pre-wired white LED with some kind of holder.

Something like this (http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062568), only in white

[Yariz]

This one (http://www.autozone.com/autozone/catalog/accessories/accProductDetails.jsp?displayName=IndicatorLight&itemId=1077-10&navValue=101077&parentId=367-10&productId=889764&fromString=&itemIdentifier=889764_0_0_&filterByKeyWord=&categoryNValue=&store=1679&skuDisplayName=WhiteIndicatorLightNeon&categoryDisplayName=&_requestid=1267947) looks good, but it isn't available online or for pickup at my local AutoZone.

Both Radio Shacks near me only had red and green, no blue or white. Ideally I'd like a pre-wired white LED with some kind of holder.

Something like this (http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062568), only in white


Yeah, I don't know NJ, but in Houston we have Fry's, and EPO. The will have that, but I am not sure you will have anything like that there.:headbang:

[MGargano]

Yeah, I don't know NJ, but in Houston we have Fry's, and EPO. The will have that, but I am not sure you will have anything like that there.:headbang:

Aside from Radio Shack, I'm out of options for electronics stores that I know of. I tried AutoZone, Advance Auto Parts, R&S Strauss on whim, but no dice.

I doubt Target or Best Buy carry these kind of electronics.

[Yariz]

Aside from Radio Shack, I'm out of options for electronics stores that I know of. I tried AutoZone, Advance Auto Parts, R&S Strauss on whim, but no dice.

I doubt Target or Best Buy carry these kind of electronics.



What EXACTLY are you looking for ? If it exists I can tell you where..

[MGargano]

This (http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062568), but with a white LED instead of red.

[Yariz]

Sure thing

http://www.mouser.com/Search (http://www.mouser.com/Search/Refine.aspx?Keyword=White+LED+with+Holder)/Refine.aspx?Keyword=White+LED+with+Holder (http://www.mouser.com/Search/Refine.aspx?Keyword=White+LED+with+Holder)


However, what voltage are you going to put it to?

[MGargano]

Sure thing

http://www.mouser.com/Search (http://www.mouser.com/Search/Refine.aspx?Keyword=White+LED+with+Holder)/Refine.aspx?Keyword=White+LED+with+Holder (http://www.mouser.com/Search/Refine.aspx?Keyword=White+LED+with+Holder)


However, what voltage are you going to put it to?

Looking for something 12 volt so I don't have to worry about resistors when I hook it up to the dome light.

[ryota]

does anyone else who has this done have any pictures? I'm seriously contemplating doing this but would like to see it on other colored cars. I have a meteorite metallic and am trying to figure out the best color. haha I also don't have the super bright lights like the OP so mine wouldn't match like his does (props for that btw)

[TickleTimeTim]

i read this whole post without being able to see pics (work computer) so i reread it on iphone to see pictures...well worth it. Looks awesome.

[teawrecks]

brilliant! it looks great

really good job on this. i am inspired

[kayye]

any tips on how to run the wire through the wire tube in the door?
I took apart my door today just to see what i was working with, but trying to run the wire through the door tube looks really hard...any tips?

[Vinceb]

shrink wrap the wires or electrical tape them together, should make it easier to pull through

[Qmobile]

ok I've decided....I'm gonna do it! been puttin it off long enough

[Armughaan]

Hi, Excellent idea. Did you had to put any current limitting resistors so that they don't burn out?

[packetrace]

of course...

normally we drive 20mA trough a led...


Voltage of resistor = 12V - spec voltage of led normally between 2 and 5...
Resistor = Voltage/Current

R= resistor voltage/0.02A = X ohms resistor...:thumbsup:

[ezhacker1]

i just realized that i started this mod a long time ago, but never finished it, the leds are in place but wires go nowhere. Guess i gave up trying to route the wires.

Must finish now..

[LA Yaris]

This Mod kick-ass :thumbsup:

[packetrace]

I will do it next week for sure :D!

Route the wire via the sealed tube between door and car...it really easy... :)