SIDEMARKER DIY. This Sidemarker install was performed on a 2. Honda Civic Si (coupe) that has the HFP aero kit. Things you will need: Sidemarkers (EP3 (clear), DC5 (amber), FD2 (clear), S2. Amber or clear) will all work, If you use something other than DC5/EP3 markers, you'll have to make your own template. Really, any sidemarker will work, but I've seen these on various cars, and they look good. If you want to make your OWN wiring harness, here's a DIY on making one. Another person is not a necessity, but it helps a LOT)Masking/painter’s tape. Measuring tape (if you can find it, a cloth measuring tape will get you the most accurate measurements. I couldn’t find mine so I made do with the regular metal.)A dremel tool with circular cutting heads. Protective eyewear. Pen/pencil. Wire strippers. Pliers. Electrical tape. Look in the lighting forum, I made a sticky w/ the template attached in PDF form. Prints to scale on 8.5x11. Welcome to the HondaCivicForum.com. Find the center of the Template and line it up with the tape. I remember seeing an exact to-scale template here on T-I a few months ago. Honda OEM side marker lights install guide (with video on the cutting process). Using Lombard0’s side marker template. Honda Integra DIY Guides. Automotive primer. Touch- up paint. Silicone sealant (optional)1. Wire (I used 1. 6 gauge speaker wire- 1. I recommend that much)8 wiretaps/tap splices (buy more unless you know what you are doing, I destroyed several while wiring the first marker A couple zip- ties or some duct tape (optional). Start by cutting the center area of the template out. To my knowledge there isn’t a template made for the FG chassis, so we’ll have to make do with this one. Find great deals on eBay for DC5 Side Markers in Side Marker Lights. Shop with confidence. Page 3- JDM Sidemarker location and template. You should follow this template. Will these measurement work on a 1992 Acura Integra? Does anyone know how to install JDM DC5 side markers for a 06 acura rsx? If you have a 2. 00. Si coupe, there isn’t anything behind the area I used. I would assume that the 2. If you’re unsure, peel back the fender lining enough to check. Run a long piece of tape straight back from the turn signal until it touches the door. Then, from the side mirror “accent” line, run a piece of tape straight down. Where those two pieces of tape intersect is essentially where you want your marker. Although there is no one “right” place on the FG because there is no incarnation of it with sidemarkers, this approximate location is the one used by pretty much everyone who has sidemarkers (on this site). Tape your sidemarker template to your fender, checking it seventeen or more times to make sure that it is level and where you want it. Once you have determined this, use your pen/pencil to shade in the area inside the template and remove it.(sorry for the quality of the pictures, I was doing this at night in my garage. But you get the idea)The measurements that I used WERE: From the edge of the door to the back of the hole I was going to cut: 1 9/1. From the bottom of my cut to the top area of my HFP aero side: 1. TIPS AND REMINDERS FOR DREMEL TOOL USE: Please take a moment to read through these, especially if you are inexperienced with the use of dremel tools. Wear protective eyewear. I can’t stress how important this is- When you are cutting into your fender, the dremel will eject plenty of sparks and pieces of metal. From time to time, a dremel head may self- destruct, and that could hit you in the face as well. You do NOT want that stuff in your eyes! When cutting, move the dremel in slow and precise motions. Remember that it is spinning at speeds upwards of 3. RPM and a quick motion could cause damage where you don’t want it. Also, if you aren’t precise, the dremel can “catch” and drag itself across your paint. NOT something you want. Finally, please remember to check your cutting head periodically, as they wear down. Trying to cut with a tiny and worn down head doesn’t work very well for a myriad of reasons and can cause you to accidentally damage your car because of clearance problems. Remember that you are about to make permanent cuts into your fender, and you want to do the best job that you can. Infinite. 02. 16 took the time to videotape the cutting part of this installation. He is very cautious and demonstrates how to use a dremel tool properly. If you have never used a dremel tool, his video might give you some insight you can use. His video is very long, but if you think watching even part of it will help you out, feel free! Props to him for taking the time to video tape this. You. Tube - DIY Sidemarkers (Cutting) 0. Civic - Part 1. You. Tube - DIY Sidemarkers (Cutting) 0. Civic - Part 2. With all of that being said, we’re ready to go! Begin cutting the shaded area of your template out using your dremel w/circular cutting attachment. Move in precise movements and cut in a clockwise fashion (left moving right) whenever possible. Make the initial cut a square, and then make the necessary small cuts to complete the diagram.(thanks to Tracy, my lovely wife, for holding the flashlight and being my second set of eyes. Eyewear is a must. Once you have all of the cutting done, test fit the sidemarker. To push the sidemarker back out again, you'll need to get a hand inside the fenderwell and squeeze the clip while pushing. PAINT: After you've got all of your cutting done, you'll want to do your primer and touch- up paint on the exposed metal of the cut area so that it doesn't rust. Honda conveniently mounted my HFP sides over some of the clips, so I had to make do with pulling the fender lining down and fighting with it. I could have removed the HFP sides, but I would have had to get 3. M tape, which I didn't have on hand.. Now it's time for the wiring. I was using speaker wire which had one . I did the passenger sidemarker first, and had to hunt through every splice to find out why it wasn't working. In fact, you might want to use your wire strippers to take a cm or so of insulation off of the speaker wire.. I'm sure it's simply because honda just happens to cut holes in their frames for various reasons, but our grommet will fit. You have three options- 1) The sidemarkers will flash in time with the turn signals only. The sidemarkers will be on with the parking lamps only. The sidemarkers will be on with the parking lamps, and when you turn on the signals they will alternate (wig- wag) with the signals (IF THE PARKING LAMPS ARE ON. I tried it today, and it works! Your turn signal bulb has three wires- a red wire for the parking lamp, a black wire that is the ground, and finally a BLUE (left/driver’s side) or BROWN (right/passenger’s side) wire that is for the turn signal. If you want option 1, wire your power wire from the sidemarker to the blue or brown wire and your sidemarker ground wire to the ground on the turn signal. If you want option 2, wire your power wire from the sidemarker to the red wire and your sidemarker ground wire to the ground on the turn signal. If you want option 3, wire your power wire from the sidemarker to the turn signal to the blue or brown wire and your sidemarker ground wire to the red wire. I’m guessing this works because the circuit is still “grounded” via the ground at the turn signal, but I’m not a genius when it comes to electrical. Make your decision and wire it up! Here’s a shot of the passenger side: I wanted turn signals, so I spliced into the turn signal wire. I took this picture, I wrapped those connections in electrical tape for good measure, and then replugged the bulb. If it doesn't work, start hunting through your connections. If you did, feel free to find somewhere to zip- tie the excess wire to, or tape it somewhere clean on your frame. Put everything back together, repeat on the other side, and you're done!
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