Good job @Lunarmonkey!

The Ridgeline running boards only have two lights per side, so you actually have more light with the Pilot kit.

 

The Ridgeline running boards only have two lights per side, so you actually have more light with the Pilot kit.

Oh wow I didn't even realize that, that makes it even better. I didn't do any research on them because I knew I wasn't interested. I don't have anything against the running boards, they just weren't for me.

 

How long an install? Was it difficult running the wires and pulling body panels?

I am planning on maybe doing this

 

How long an install? Was it difficult running the wires and pulling body panels?

Install is very simple. Only tools needed are a 10mm and 12mm socket and something to cut the plastic. All interior panels are held on using only clips. I would say total install about 3 hours. As always the second side goes much faster than the first. I'm not sure why, maybe for shipping but the lights are kind of a hobby kit that you have to put together. I did this on my couch while watching TV, only a screwdriver needed.

 

Awesome! That looks really nice and bright.

 

That looks awesome!!! So correct me if I'm wrong they go in the threaded holes where the Running Boards would install into? So say you have the running boards already, these would not work?

Great work attempting this, @Lunarmonkey

 

That looks awesome!!! So correct me if I'm wrong they go in the threaded holes where the Running Boards would install into? So say you have the running boards already, these would not work?

That's correct. From what I can see in the manual each running board bracket attaches at 2 spots. These lights use one of those threaded holes, the outer most, to hold them on. I can only tell you for sure of my experience with no running boards, but I can't see how it would work without modification. I believe the running board bracket needs to go in the same spot that the light is now using.

Here is one more picture taken at dusk, instead of night, that actually shows the truck and how far the light casts.

 

😢 I'm go broke if I keep on this forum lol. I've been wanting to do this since my crew cab s10 I did similar.

I think these will work with aftermarket running boards, since the normal OEM ones don't have the gap between.

 

Cool mod, thanks for the great post / description.

If nothing else, it's interesting to learn that there's a power-feed connector coordinated to dome-light operation available on each end of the dash - that certainly begs all sorts of DIY mod fantasizing, with or without Honda lighting

 

If nothing else, it's interesting to learn that there's a power-feed connector coordinated to dome-light operation available on each end of the dash - that certainly begs all sorts of DIY mod fantasizing, with or without Honda lighting

I totally agree. I also ordered 2 of these harnesses just for that reason

HARNESS, STEP ILLUMINATED

HARNESS, STEP ILLUMINATED

www.bernardiparts.com

I believe the intended use is so that you can connect both the lighted running boards and the illuminated door sills together. Its basically a 18" Y harness that plugs into that factory connector and then gives you 2 outputs. I used one side on the welcome lights and plan to use the other to make some kind of custom interior floor lighting. I think the harness is a good idea for anyone trying to do something custom as Honda put the dash connectors in a terrible spot and the wiring is about 2 inches long.

I got the idea from the thread below.

Easy led footwell lighting

the truck interior is something of a black coal hole for me when i jump into it as mine came with no led lights in the footwells front or rear or below the bench seat in the rear where i have a storage bin. overhead lights are plain awful honda sells separately for ridgeline and pilot a...

www.ridgelineownersclub.com

 

Idk if I’ll do this. Cause of $$$$. But this write up looms ridiculously easy. This one is going to eat at me for a while. Thanks a lot for nothing lunar! Haha


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I wonder how often you need to clean the lenses? I love this but how quickly would road dust make them dim?

 

I have these on my Mini Cooper. The thought of cleaning them never occurred to me until Now

 

Damnit I find this just after I install the running boards with lights

 

if you fi

 

Well darn, after the locking tailgate and rear door hacks on my 2019 BE I thought I was done, now I guess not. Great write up, excellent post..thanks I think.

 

Excellent post. I don’t suppose it would work on a Gen 1 RTL...(?)

 

I read somewhere that the factory lights are too dim and they preffered something after market to adjust intensity or colors as they wish. That’s how I did mine. Maximum brightness in pic. I usually dim about halfway. The door handle was also custom with an led

My 2017 RTLE has blue lights in the floor, cup holders and doors. They are a little dim but get the job done. A friend has a BE and says his are red.

 

Hey Jim would you be able to send me a couple pics of the lights on the doors? I know there’s one by the handle but not certain the exact location of the other. Would you mind posting a couple pics? I’d like to install in similar location to keep the “oem” look. Thanks!

 

This is nice. All running boards do is limit ground clearance. I got a used ridgeline and threw the ones it had away.

 

My ridgeline is slowly transforming into a Pilot... C'mon Honda why do Pilots get all the accessories? I know you want me to buy running boards but not everyone wants those.
I wasn't interested in installing running boards, but did like the idea of the lights they come with. I noticed that the Pilot accessories list just the welcome lights. The instruction's list only the Pilot and Passport. I took a gamble and ordered up the kit. It installs just like the instructions, no need to modify anything on the truck.

Honda Side Welcome Light (Passport, Pilot)

The Honda Side Welcome Light illuminates when your Passport or Pilot is unlocked with key fob or door is opened to provide a luxurious, upscale appearance

www.bernardiparts.com

Kit is pretty basic, 3 lights, hardware, and a harness for each side.
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The plastic under pieces on the sides have the spots marked for where to cut to install running boards, these also work for the lights. Easily trimmed with a razor knife. Lights install in pre tapped holes using supplied bolts.
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There are 3 "A" lights and 3 "B" lights. The instructions for the Pilot say to install ABA on the driver and BAB on the passenger. When I did this the center lights was totally misaligned. I installed AAA on the driver and BBB on the passenger and things looked like they should.
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The wiring runs down the plastic attaching with zip ties. You remove a grommet under the carpet where the floor mat is, and the wiring feeds though, with a new grommet.
Passenger side is visible, Drivers side you need to remove a few pieces of hardware to get inside the plastic shield.
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With the kick panels and door sills removed only one clip needs removed to lift up the carpet.
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New wiring then routes over to the factory wiring under the sills and up to the dash, where there is an unused connector waiting on each side.
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Lights come on anytime the dome light is on, door opened or unlocked with the fob. They light up a pretty large portion of the floor too.
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This is pretty cool. Since I have running boards, I may try to just get some generic lights and mount them to the bottom and feed them back in the same way. I can tie them into the harness for the lighted door sills.

 

I read somewhere that the factory lights are too dim and they preffered something after market to adjust intensity or colors as they wish. That’s how I did mine. Maximum brightness in pic. I usually dim about halfway. The door handle was also custom with an led View attachment 406104

Is it possible to change the dash board light from green to blue?

 

My ridgeline is slowly transforming into a Pilot... C'mon Honda why do Pilots get all the accessories? I know you want me to buy running boards but not everyone wants those.
I wasn't interested in installing running boards, but did like the idea of the lights they come with. I noticed that the Pilot accessories list just the welcome lights. The instruction's list only the Pilot and Passport. I took a gamble and ordered up the kit. It installs just like the instructions, no need to modify anything on the truck.

Honda Side Welcome Light (Passport, Pilot)

The Honda Side Welcome Light illuminates when your Passport or Pilot is unlocked with key fob or door is opened to provide a luxurious, upscale appearance

www.bernardiparts.com

Kit is pretty basic, 3 lights, hardware, and a harness for each side.
View attachment 406084

The plastic under pieces on the sides have the spots marked for where to cut to install running boards, these also work for the lights. Easily trimmed with a razor knife. Lights install in pre tapped holes using supplied bolts.
View attachment 406085
View attachment 406086

There are 3 "A" lights and 3 "B" lights. The instructions for the Pilot say to install ABA on the driver and BAB on the passenger. When I did this the center lights was totally misaligned. I installed AAA on the driver and BBB on the passenger and things looked like they should.
View attachment 406087

The wiring runs down the plastic attaching with zip ties. You remove a grommet under the carpet where the floor mat is, and the wiring feeds though, with a new grommet.
Passenger side is visible, Drivers side you need to remove a few pieces of hardware to get inside the plastic shield.
View attachment 406088
View attachment 406089

With the kick panels and door sills removed only one clip needs removed to lift up the carpet.
View attachment 406090

New wiring then routes over to the factory wiring under the sills and up to the dash, where there is an unused connector waiting on each side.
View attachment 406094

Lights come on anytime the dome light is on, door opened or unlocked with the fob. They light up a pretty large portion of the floor too.
View attachment 406092 View attachment 406093

Can these be put on a 2017 Ridgeline?

 

The lighted running boards show they fit 17-20. Because this uses the electrical and bolt locations from those. I believe this would work for all 2nd gens.

 

Is it possible to change the dash board light from green to blue?

Sure it’s possible. But it is not plug and play.

 

I wonder if the 3rd light would bolt on the rails

 

Is it possible to change the dash board light from green to blue?

Green dashboard light? Where do u have green? Dashboard I know.... just never seen green except speedometer but usually those light are plug and play by changing the bulbs in older cars that I’ve worked on at least

 

Nice Classy Mod, with an excellent write up. Much appreciated!.

It has piqued my interest! Thank you.

 

I wonder if there is a way to make them red for BE models.

 

Since LED's come in various colors it may be possible. @Lunarmonkey would know if the LED's in the lights are accessible. The police might not be too fond of red lighting under your vehicle.

 

I mean, the lighting would only be visible when walking up to and departing the truck. I don't see why the color would make a difference. Lol. @Lunarmonkey I would just stick with stock since they are sealed. Just a thought. Aftermarket rock lights would be better suited for those that want to change colors and be fancy. These pilot lights will be my next mod.

 

Another mod that keeps me holding onto my RTL-T. I'll let you know how the install goes. Hopefully they will arrive before the snow flies.

 

These look awesome. Now I just need to find a set with green LEDs...