Hyundai Accent - Auto Dimming Interior Light

thedreamcatcher · 7th July 2009, 13:32

Hi Guys, I have a 2008 Accent GLE and have noticed that the Executive has the auto dimming interior light feature which I really like. I am interested in getting the same installed in my car.

Just want to know how to get it done?

Is this an aftermarket part, can it be a DIY and where can I get this in Gurgaon and any idea on the cost

esteem_lover · 7th July 2009, 14:15

Contact your Hyundai Service Centre. If it is a feature in the new accent, I am sure it would be available with your dealer. And please let me know the costs etc. sounds good.

thedreamcatcher · 7th July 2009, 14:16

Need you help and advice on the same

gpa · 7th July 2009, 14:58

Go to your dealer/H.A.S.S and he will change the light to the dimming one. Might be a high cost involved. If the part is available then you can buy it and then DIY.

greenhorn · 7th July 2009, 17:17

In case of the indica, the lamp assembly for the ones with the fader and without are the same. the actual dimming occurs somewhere within the electricals. The process may not be as straightforward as swapping the lamp assembly itself

passion4cars · 7th July 2009, 19:16

Hi Guys just wondering any update ?

brat001 · 7th July 2009, 22:47

heard that there is a unit made by roots .do check with your local spares shop regd the same.I remember seeing an ad sometime back in a mag mentioning the auto dimming module.

ghpk · 8th July 2009, 02:29

If anyone wishes to try this on own, there's a Small Light dimmer circuit which involves a power transistor and a capacitor which gradually discharges when circuit/door is closed.

there are popular circuits for D.I.Y types.
one

two (many on web confirmed this works fine)

Someone has it on Getz with L.E.D.

Video Here

thedreamcatcher · 8th July 2009, 13:19

Thanks Guys

Any inputs on where I can get this done. I called up the service center yesterday (Safdarganj Hyundai) and the guys did not understand what I was talking about. Anyways they said they will call me later, which I doubt they will.

So guys, I am waiting for an answer

ghpk · 9th July 2009, 00:27

I am sure there should be a Light dimmer module available for some cars.But it would be expensive as compared to the Do-It-Yourself.

I'll check if i can get you details of any such module, if comes as a spare in market.

Else you can ask any electronic part/ repairer to build the circuit linked above, he'll charge you some money apart from the parts.

predatorwheelz · 9th July 2009, 12:22

@thedreamcatcher - The feature you're talking about is available on both the Accent Executive and the Verna SX. As GHPK pointed out, it involves a capacitator that gradually discharges when the doors are closed.

The entire assembly will have to be changed. It should be a straight fit from the executive/Verna part bin. Inform the service centre accordingly, and they should understand. But please also take into account that yours is a 2008 car. Will it not void the electricals warranty if you change the wiring assembly from stock?

thedreamcatcher · 10th July 2009, 14:08

I guess it might void the warranty. Not sure about this. Will chekc it out with the dealership tomorrow

Any idea on the tentative cost

predatorwheelz · 10th July 2009, 14:39

Can you give me a day's time? I'm going to the local Hyundai Service center tomorrow morning for a diesel filter change on my car. Will ask them about the change (whether its possible), warranty and price. Should be useful information for other users of this thread as well.

thedreamcatcher · 10th July 2009, 22:10

thanks

even I am planning a vist tomorrow

WanderNomad · 11th July 2009, 00:14

Hey I noticed this just two days ago and missed it so much in my Accent. Anyways I have seen the auto delay components in a Scorpio and its a relay plus some other stuff. I was quite keen on putting it in my Scorpio but from the look of it I could make out that its not simple plug and play. Since I didnt want to mess with the wiring, I just dropped the idea.

7th July 2009, 13:32	#1
thedreamcatcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,204 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	Hyundai Accent - Auto Dimming Interior Light Hi Guys, I have a 2008 Accent GLE and have noticed that the Executive has the auto dimming interior light feature which I really like. I am interested in getting the same installed in my car. Just want to know how to get it done? Is this an aftermarket part, can it be a DIY and where can I get this in Gurgaon and any idea on the cost
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esteem_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madras/Py Posts: 7,556 Thanked: 502 Times View My Garage	Contact your Hyundai Service Centre. If it is a feature in the new accent, I am sure it would be available with your dealer. And please let me know the costs etc. sounds good.
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thedreamcatcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,204 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	Hellooo Guys, Responses Please Need you help and advice on the same
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gpa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,789 Thanked: 340 Times	Go to your dealer/H.A.S.S and he will change the light to the dimming one. Might be a high cost involved. If the part is available then you can buy it and then DIY.
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greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,744 Thanked: 4,387 Times View My Garage	In case of the indica, the lamp assembly for the ones with the fader and without are the same. the actual dimming occurs somewhere within the electricals. The process may not be as straightforward as swapping the lamp assembly itself
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passion4cars BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 156 Thanked: 6 Times	Hi Guys just wondering any update ?
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7th July 2009, 22:47	#7
brat001 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 155 Thanked: 33 Times	heard that there is a unit made by roots .do check with your local spares shop regd the same.I remember seeing an ad sometime back in a mag mentioning the auto dimming module.
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thedreamcatcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,204 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	Thanks Guys Any inputs on where I can get this done. I called up the service center yesterday (Safdarganj Hyundai) and the guys did not understand what I was talking about. Anyways they said they will call me later, which I doubt they will. So guys, I am waiting for an answer Last edited by thedreamcatcher : 8th July 2009 at 13:20. Reason: Accidently clicked some shortcut that posted the message
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9th July 2009, 00:27	#10
ghpk BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 870 Thanked: 211 Times	I am sure there should be a Light dimmer module available for some cars.But it would be expensive as compared to the Do-It-Yourself. I'll check if i can get you details of any such module, if comes as a spare in market. Else you can ask any electronic part/ repairer to build the circuit linked above, he'll charge you some money apart from the parts.
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9th July 2009, 12:22	#11
predatorwheelz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Delhi/Kolkata Posts: 1,716 Thanked: 1,829 Times View My Garage	@thedreamcatcher - The feature you're talking about is available on both the Accent Executive and the Verna SX. As GHPK pointed out, it involves a capacitator that gradually discharges when the doors are closed. The entire assembly will have to be changed. It should be a straight fit from the executive/Verna part bin. Inform the service centre accordingly, and they should understand. But please also take into account that yours is a 2008 car. Will it not void the electricals warranty if you change the wiring assembly from stock?
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10th July 2009, 14:08	#12
thedreamcatcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,204 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	I guess it might void the warranty. Not sure about this. Will chekc it out with the dealership tomorrow Any idea on the tentative cost
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10th July 2009, 14:39	#13
predatorwheelz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Delhi/Kolkata Posts: 1,716 Thanked: 1,829 Times View My Garage	Can you give me a day's time? I'm going to the local Hyundai Service center tomorrow morning for a diesel filter change on my car. Will ask them about the change (whether its possible), warranty and price. Should be useful information for other users of this thread as well.
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10th July 2009, 22:10	#14
thedreamcatcher Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,204 Thanked: 66 Times View My Garage	thanks even I am planning a vist tomorrow
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11th July 2009, 00:14	#15
WanderNomad BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 271 Thanked: 11 Times	Hey I noticed this just two days ago and missed it so much in my Accent. Anyways I have seen the auto delay components in a Scorpio and its a relay plus some other stuff. I was quite keen on putting it in my Scorpio but from the look of it I could make out that its not simple plug and play. Since I didnt want to mess with the wiring, I just dropped the idea.
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