I recently purchased a 2003 Insight. The interior lighting is very weak and underwhelming. So I decided to change that. I first removed the old bulbs, then found some foil-like tape and coated the front dome light pockets with it. This (in theory) should allow the light to reflect back down on to the interior more. I purchased some cheap LED lights to replace the old incandescents. I popped the new lights in and moved onto the rear cargo light. I also purchased an LED light for this. I simply popped the new one in and closed it up. The new bulbs and reflective tape made a HUGE difference. I can see EVERYTHING now! If you still have the original lights inside your G1 Insight, you should really consider this cheap (<$20) upgrade. I am also going to be replacing the incandescent head and tail lights with more powerful LEDs in the near future, so stay on the lookout!
RabbitCVT
Interior Lighting Upgrades
I recently purchased a 2003 Insight. The interior lighting is very weak and underwhelming. So I decided to change that. I first removed the old bulbs, then found some foil-like tape and coated the front dome light pockets with it. This (in theory) should allow the light to reflect back down on to the interior more. I purchased some cheap LED lights to replace the old incandescents. I popped the new lights in and moved onto the rear cargo light. I also purchased an LED light for this. I simply popped the new one in and closed it up. The new bulbs and reflective tape made a HUGE difference. I can see EVERYTHING now! If you still have the original lights inside your G1 Insight, you should really consider this cheap (<$20) upgrade. I am also going to be replacing the incandescent head and tail lights with more powerful LEDs in the near future, so stay on the lookout!
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LED dome light replacements?
Which LED bulbs did you use for the dome and map lights? I tried some that ended up staying faintly lit all the time, draining the battery. Took 'em out and put in the original.
Which LED bulbs did you use for the dome and map lights? I tried some that ended up staying faintly lit all the time, draining the battery. Took 'em out and put in the original.
Tryingbe, on this forum, offers a "kit" of LEDS. Search for him. Then check his signature block.
Sam
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