CT2015Legacy Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 Didn't wanna thread jack so I started another thread. I was searching on the Cars101 page today and noticed the addition of an interior footwell illumination lot for the 2016 Subaru Legacy. Looks like Subaru finally decided to add an OEM option for it. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/04/b65f85b9b1c4d715766b72b6f4bc0c14.jpg Source: http://www.cars101.com/subaru/legacy/legacy2016.html#optionsindividual Looks like color only comes in pale blue and costs $198. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1692 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I have to admit, I'd be curious to see what actually comes in that kit. Almost wouldn't surprise me if it's just some LED lights and a bit of wiring... maybe $10-15 in parts at the most. I also wonder if the $189 includes the charge for installation at the dealership. If not, this is a ridiculous price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT2015Legacy Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share Posted August 4, 2015 Yeah I'm sure it's just that with the overpriced price tag haha. Thought it was interesting that they just decided to do it for the 16's. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradox Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 I have to admit, I'd be curious to see what actually comes in that kit. Almost wouldn't surprise me if it's just some LED lights and a bit of wiring... maybe $10-15 in parts at the most. I also wonder if the $189 includes the charge for installation at the dealership. If not, this is a ridiculous price! According to the screen cap, that's the price for it to be installed from the factory. A dealer price, or item kit price, might be cheaper. I wonder if it's just for the front footwells or for the rear footwells as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1692 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 According to the screen cap, that's the price for it to be installed from the factory. A dealer price, or item kit price, might be cheaper. I wonder if it's just for the front footwells or for the rear footwells as well. If it's both, it's something I wouldn't mind looking into! I know for my fog lights, the dealership wanted to charge $150 for installation, and it took me just over half an hour to do myself. If the wiring is already in there, I'd imagine the parts couldn't be too expensive at all... even at dealership prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda_One Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/showthread.php?p=3110218 Laughing at Oneself and with Other is good for the Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1692 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/showthread.php?p=3110218 Well, that answers that question... especially about the price! $112.46 + $127.50 labor at Heuberger... either way too expensive for me. I happen to know a couple people that work at that dealership (it's where I bought mine from!) and can maybe get some details for what actually comes in the kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda_One Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 The installation diagrams and procedures would be a plus for this forum. Laughing at Oneself and with Other is good for the Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1692 Posted August 4, 2015 Share Posted August 4, 2015 The installation diagrams and procedures would be a plus for this forum. Was hoping it would be on techinfo.subaru.com but it doesn't appear to be yet. Hopefully soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_m Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 I'm chuckling at the comment in the descripton 'a fun option $198'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradox Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Notice that there's no moonroof deflector for the '16 models now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grnlantern1 Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 For that price you can buy 2 or 3 after market kits and have better options.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirBorne1Cav Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 If there is a diagram, this can't be too hard of an install! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastOnRaceDay150 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Found the kit for the 2016 Subaru Legacy Footwell Blue Illumination Kit at http://www.subarugenuineparts.com. I'm liking the $118 price over the previously noted $198! https://www.subarugenuineparts.com/product_info.php?products_id=2515&osCsid=472829903f9ddf96d1003fc88c002955 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securityguy Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 ^^^why spend the $118 when you can do it yourself for under $10:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrupul0us Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 ^^^why spend the $118 when you can do it yourself for under $10:confused: Some folks are more comfortable with OEM stuff and to them, whats $120 to plug-n-play versus "doing electrical work" or possibly voiding your warranty This is my signature, there are many like it but this one is mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrupul0us Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Also for those of you looking for the install guide, BigBopper posted it here: http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/138-gen-5-2015-present/277634-2016-outback-footwell-lighting-4.html#post3165274 Direct PDF link: http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/attachments/gen-5-2015-present/196650d1440117558-2016-outback-footwell-lighting-footwell-illumination_h461sal000.pdf This is my signature, there are many like it but this one is mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securityguy Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 You can't void your warranty by doing this mod and it doesn't take a rocket scientist either but I understand that some may like OEM and feel more "comfortable" with it. I just wish I had money burning a hole in my pocket too;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_m Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Looks no different than the Impreza/Forester kit I installed in my Legacy. The wires are a bit longer and the lights mount a little differently. Harness pass through on the hazard switch is the same. Lots of pieces to disassemble, though. I was able to pop the center vent, plug in the harness, then snake the wires down to the footwells without removing anything. Plug-n-Play! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_l_s Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 DIY for life...wish I could sell $10 in parts for $120 like SoA:lol: Lighting Mods: $10 Footwell Illumination | Tail as Turn | Fog as DRL Diode Dynamics C-Lights | RX350 Bi-Xenon Retrofit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrupul0us Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 You can't void your warranty by doing this mod Back when I had my Ford/Mercury Cougar I recall a few people on forums being fouled up by the dealer blaming their aftermarket LED lighting mods for why their headlights pulsed and refused to do anything about it. In reality, that car had: -a terribly located alternator (very bottom of a trvs mounted v6) that burned them out fast due to them getting wet constantly -poor wiring for the voltage sense to the alternator -insufficient gauge / poor wiring + crappy main fuse on the block carrying power from the alternator to the fuse box -crappy main ground It was a cluster that could only be resolved by rewiring what we called "The Big Three". IF you got yourself a better than basic AAparts alt. you'd be better staving off failures. I personally changed FIVE alternators in the few years I owned that car and rewired my engine bay since the dealer refused to do anything about it. Dealers were able to skirt the repairs on many by blaming mods. Bull$hit if you ask me but a reasonable cause to stick with OEM. That said, this is my first Subaru so I don't really know their position on these things; still learning as I read here on a daily basis This is my signature, there are many like it but this one is mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grnlantern1 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Here is another pic of the Opt 7 Kit.. The kit comes with 2 remotes, 16 Color Options 4 LED Strip and the Option to connect to Door Switch so when doors open lights switch to white and come on.. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/25/5e1da494ea102dd498b95dd52059587b.jpg Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradox Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Back when I had my Ford/Mercury Cougar I recall a few people on forums being fouled up by the dealer blaming their aftermarket LED lighting mods for why their headlights pulsed and refused to do anything about it. When I brought my Legacy in for a repair with the SRVD back at the start of the year or so, a Subaru Engineer was telling me that the LED bulbs I installed in the interior might cause problems with the electrical system. That they were getting those problems with the WRX and STI models, with those who swapped in LED interior lights. He didn't say it would happen with my car, just to be aware of such. No such problems yet, obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securityguy Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 The first thing I did when I bought my car was to swap all my interior lights for LEDs back in February. Now every lamp in the car (interior and exterior) is LED and no issue to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrupul0us Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 IDK why factories are still installing bulbs in anything but the headlights (and even that) You'd think LED would be the obvious choice? This is my signature, there are many like it but this one is mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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