P1000 Dash Light for Factory Switches

[czajkaej]

I installed a simple LED light above the middle factory switch, so I could find the darn things in the dark. It’s similar to what modern cars do, single LED shining from above to dimly light an area. This will make it easier to find the switches on night rides.

 

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[Hondasxs]

That's a cool mod.
Thanks for sharing.

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[Darby]

Did You tie into your headlights so this light only comes on when You need light... or is it on all the time? I'm trying to figure out how to do this, with the light(s) tied to turning on headlights......?

 

[czajkaej]

Such a tiny draw, I just have it on all the time (ACC Power). This also has the advantage of I can always find the dome light switch

 

[bumperm]

Indirect panel lighting is often used in aircraft - well, at least for older instruments that don't have internal lighting. They are referred to as panel lights ot post lights. Here's an example that provides indirect lighting and should work well:

panel light

 

[Lee-ster]

Great Idea! But if you want to turn off the led you could try this.
I had one of theses lighted rocker switches left over from a wiring harness.
Waterproof Round Illuminated Rocker Switch
If you use this as the light you can turn if off by flipping the switch off.

 

[Jankyeye]

I used rock lights, switch and dimmer. One in the front center and two at the b pilers.

 

[Darby]

I went this route.... the red directional light up high on the dash is a "key on" light so can see the OEM light switch and tell what gear / drive i'm in.. (red, easier on eyes, and put a little cap on the end to keep from direct light to driver), and 2nd picture shows when headlights are on - the red LED strip lights up to see all the other switches - as well as the glovebox light.

 

[NickInAz]

I went this route.... the red directional light up high on the dash is a "key on" light so can see the OEM light switch and tell what gear / drive i'm in.. (red, easier on eyes, and put a little cap on the end to keep from direct light to driver), and 2nd picture shows when headlights are on - the red LED strip lights up to see all the other switches - as well as the glovebox light.

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Hey Darby, I was looking at that same spot to put my 90* dash light (specifically to illuminate the gear selector). Did you have any issues drilling a hole there? I have a 2021 P1000-5 and when I was looking under the hood it appeared to have a metal backing to the dash plastic. And what are you using for a cap on the light?
This is the 90*LED light I plan on using.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N6HHMDM?tag=sxsweb24-20

 

[Darby]

Nick... there is a metal bracket back there.... i just made sure I didn't drill through it. There is space that is just plastic. Those Ozniums are the same light I used. And I just superglued a little black plastic cap... (don't remember where i got it... but had one hanging around) ... because if I didn't, even with the right angle light, like the ozniums, it had a tendency to shine their brightness into your eye... I didn't want any "direct" light.

 

[NickInAz]

Nick... there is a metal bracket back there.... i just made sure I didn't drill through it. There is space that is just plastic. Those Ozniums are the same light I used. And I just superglued a little black plastic cap... (don't remember where i got it... but had one hanging around) ... because if I didn't, even with the right angle light, like the ozniums, it had a tendency to shine their brightness into your eye... I didn't want any "direct" light.

Ah ok. Thank you!