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    INT: Illuminated Window Switches

    I have been wanting to illuminate my passenger window switches to match my Legend illuminated master switch panel. After coming across a CR-V in the junkyard with an illuminated master switch(only certain years are), I finally have the means to do it. After that I did the Accord master switch.

    Tools
    • Philips Screwdriver
    • Flat Blade Screwdriver
    • Soldering Iron and Solder
    • Drill and Drill Bits
    • Wire Cutter and Wire Stripper
    • CA Glue
    • Shrink Tube and Electrical Tape



    Parts
    • 2 CR-V Master Window Switches
    • 7 3mm Leds
    • 7 Resistors To Match Leds
    • 22g Wire




    Start by removing the door panels http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=198613. On the passenger and rear doors remove the single Philips screw from behind armpull and push out window switch.

    On drivers door remove Philips screws and spring clips to remove armrest. Then remove the Philips screws holding switch assembly to armrest. Finally remove Philips screw holding to front trim and separate the switch.

    Remove the 2 Philips screws from passenger and rear switches then remove front trim


    Remove the dust seal


    With the dust seal removed you will be able to see the actuator pivots. Carefully pry out the actuator.


    This is what it looks like apart



    The CR-V actuators have the same mounting points




    Install the CR-V actuators into the Accord switch



    To illuminate the CR-V actuator, drill a hole for a 3mm led. Don't drill too big or it will need to be glued in.


    Press in led and reassemble switch.




    To wire the leds there are a couple methods. The proper way to do it is to run 2 new wires into each door and connect to the dimmer. The led positive goes to Red/Blk and led negative goes to Red. This turns on switch backlighting with the lights and dims/brightens with dash dimmer

    For those who do not want to run wires nor care if it dims, connect the led positive to window switch ignition feed inside door and ground the led negative wire inside the door.
    LF door + wht/yel
    RF door + blu/blk
    LR door + grn/blk
    RR door + yel/blk
    ground - blk

    Switch burning bright


    Moving on to the driver's master switch.

    Remove dust seal from switch




    The drivers master passenger actuators come apart just like the rear.
    The auto switch has a shaft that slides out. It is shaped different from the others but CR-V matches the Accord.








    Drill holes for 3mm leds as shown for passenger and rear actuators. The driver's auto led needs to be placed closer to the actuator so cut the plastic and glue led in. Use CA glue not hot glue as pictured. You will need to power the led and make sure it illuminates properly while gluing.



    Run wires out to the side and reinstall the dust seal. Wire to car as desired.

    Front finished. I ran out of blue leds so the auto received a red one.


    Last edited by excalibur02; 01-05-2018, 05:02 PM.
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    #2
    Wow you sir, are talented.

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      #3
      yeah, THIS is cool. I love that no matter how old these cars get and how much has been done, more can always be found to do.

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        #4
        wow this is cool! . Definitely something I am going to do for myself! Excellent work figuring that out.


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        - 1993 Accord EX - White sedan (wrecked)
        - 1991 Accord EX - White sedan (sold)
        - 1990 Accord EX - Grey sedan (sold)
        - 1993 Accord EX - White sedan (sold)
        - 1992 Accord EX - White coupe (sold)
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        - 1993 Accord SE - Gold coupe (sold)
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          #5
          This looks a lot easier, and with a better final product, than my Legend window switches. Good job!
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            #6
            What year was the crv these came from?

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              #7
              very very well done ..




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                #8
                Sweet mod man.

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                  #9
                  way to go. I actually messed around with my rear defrost switch last night. For some reason every bulb I get for it from the junk yard is blown, so I fashioned in a blue led just to see if i could do it, and it works great. A little out of place with everything else being greenish/blue, but its was a great way to learn. Awesome MOD and a great write up!!!! will be doing this in the future.
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                    #10
                    anything different on a coupe? I assume everything would still fit the same correct? Awesome DIY though
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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Jarrett View Post
                      This looks a lot easier, and with a better final product, than my Legend window switches. Good job!
                      Yes, much easier. I wanted to do this before I did the legend ones but did not want to pay ebay prices to try.

                      Originally posted by c91bse7
                      What year was the crv these came from?
                      1st gen cr-v later years 99-01

                      Originally posted by ambientwater
                      anything different on a coupe? I assume everything would still fit the same correct? Awesome DIY though
                      I don't know. If they are sourced from different manufacturers then maybe not. I know 7 gen civic coupe actuators are different from the 4 doors, rsx is same as coupe but 2nd gen cr-v use the same as 4 door civic.
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                        #12
                        Very cool..Rep given.


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                          #13
                          TTT great mod!



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                            #14
                            in case the LED wiring is unclear to anybody:

                            Each LED should be wired to the 12-volt "illumination" power source, by way of its own resistor. A resistor reduces the power leading to the LED to a range it can handle, so it doesn't burn out.

                            These tiny 3mm LEDs tend to require a voltage range around 2-3 volts, but as a general ballpark, usually a 560 Ohm resistor would work fine. 560-ohm resistors come in various sizes/wattages. In this case, a 1/4-watt resistor would be fine. The resistor can be connected to either pin of the LED, inline between the LED and the power source. Here's a wiring diagram as an example:

                            Last edited by cp[mike]; 02-04-2015, 07:26 PM.


                            - 1993 Accord LX - White sedan (sold)
                            - 1993 Accord EX - White sedan (wrecked)
                            - 1991 Accord EX - White sedan (sold)
                            - 1990 Accord EX - Grey sedan (sold)
                            - 1993 Accord EX - White sedan (sold)
                            - 1992 Accord EX - White coupe (sold)
                            - 1993 Accord EX - Grey coupe (stolen)
                            - 1993 Accord SE - Gold coupe (sold)
                            Current cars:
                            - 2005 Subaru Legacy GT Wagon - Daily driver
                            - 2004 Chevrolet Express AWD - Camper conversion

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                              #15
                              Great thread, really interesting. So only certain models have the "AUTO" letters on drivers switch illuminated? Is there a way to tell if it lights up by just looking at it on pics uninstalled?


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