Better Interior Lighting (<$25) - 2005 STI

[EJ257]

The OE interior lighting is quite dim. For ~$25 / 10 minutes work, you can replace your map/dome lights with brighter LEDs.

Tools/parts needed (also replaced reverse lights):

3 x 3022-CWHP4 (SuperBrightLEDs) - your bulb may be different
Knife / Flathead Screwdriver
Phillips Screwdriver

Use your knife / flathead to remove dome light cover:


Remove the two screws and disconnect power:



Replace with LED:


Reconnect power, reinstall dome light, and replace cover.

Use your knife / flathead to remove map light cover:


Remove the two screws, then disconnect power:



Replace the OE bulbs with LEDs:


Reconnect power, reinstall map lights, replace cover.

Before/After:


NOTE: The pictures were taken with just the dome lights, since that's what goes on when you unlock / open the door. When you turn the map lights on as well, the difference is even more drastic. The camera does not do the difference justice.

[PartyPizza]

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[EJ257]

Updated with before/after shots

[SD_GR]

This looks worthwhile also, as did your reverse lamp thread. Thanks again. S

[T0rque]

Why disconnect power?

[EJ257]

Why disconnect power?

Whenever I do anything electrical, I disconnect power.

You probably could do the dome light without disconnecting power, but I found the map lights are easier to replace with the unit in your hand (but that may be attributed to me having fat fingers).

[T0rque]

The map light looks a lot easier to remove I get your point there.

[irvin787878]

Looks better also.